Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
June 26, 2016
Murals
Electric light mural shines first in South Philly's mysterious 'Percy Street Project'
If you enjoy shiny things and South Philadelphia, this illuminated neon mural was made for you.June 26, 2016
Politics
Young, low-income delegates feeling the squeeze of DNC in Philly
The 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia is just under a month away, and while Mayor Kenney has urged locals to stick around for the fanfare, many delegates for both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are struggling to afford the costs of attendance.June 26, 2016
Children
Philadelphia recognized for progress in reducing childhood obesity
Philadelphia reported a 6.5 relative decline in childhood obesity during the period between 2006-2007 and 2012-13, earning the city praise and recognition in the "Signs of Progress" report released this week by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation.June 23, 2016
Development
Fishtown residents vote to approve mixed-use development on Frankford Avenue
Fishtown residents and business owners voted 71-68 at a community meeting on Thursday to approve a tightly contested mixed-use development on Frankford Avenue.June 23, 2016
Weather
NWS: Actually, 'meteotsunami' did not strike off coast of Jersey Shore, Delaware
The U.S. National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has walked back an initial graph analysis that led them to conclude a meteostunami occurred Tuesday afternoon off the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware.June 23, 2016
Comedy
WATCH: Southerner Jeanne Robertson says 'don't mess with Philadelphia'
Remember when comedy was largely about knocking on doors and chickens crossing roads? For North Carolina comedienne Jeanne Robertson, those days are alive and kicking. In fact, they're perfect material for a Thursday Throwback — with a punchline at Philadelphia's expense.June 23, 2016
Eagles
Vote: Best classic Eagles game you want uploaded on YouTube
This is the worst point in the NFL offseason. We all know that. We watch the bottom line for any news of any significance and all we get is a scrolling list of the top 100 NFL players, according to NFL players. It never seems to make any sense and yet somehow we should all feel grateful that Fletcher Cox cracked the top 50.June 22, 2016
Investigation
DA: Philadelphia man charged in Pottstown woman's fentanyl overdose
A Philadelphia man is facing a criminal homicide charge in the January death of a Pottstown woman who overdosed on heroin, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced.June 22, 2016
Education
UPenn hires former state DEP chief who resigned amid email controversy
The University of Pennsylvania announced on Wednesday that John Quigly, the former head of the state Department of Environmental Protection, will join the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the School of Design.June 22, 2016
Soda Tax
Food Trust statement on soda tax advocates more water fountains at Philly schools
Nearly a week has passed since Philadelphia City Council passed a sugar-sweetened beverage tax that will raise an estimated $410 million in tax revenues to support various initiatives over the next five years.Just In
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