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.
September 19, 2016
Agriculture
Customs: 'Destructive' beetle larvae found in Philadelphia rice shipment
Agriculture specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Monday that they intercepted a Philadelphia-bound rice shipment containing live larvae of the invasive Khapra beetle sent by a family from Saudi Arabia.September 18, 2016
Politics
Philadelphia police union endorses Donald Trump for president
The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police announced Sunday night that it is officially endorsing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the 2016 election.September 18, 2016
Wildlife
Report: Humans likely caused death of beached whale at Jersey Shore
A massive humpback whale that washed ashore in Sea Isle City on Friday likely became ill and eventually died as a result of contact with human civilization, according to marine life experts.September 18, 2016
Investigation
Police investigating wooden cross, gas tank left at Center City church
Philadelphia police are actively investigating after a wooden cross and a full tank of gasoline were found leaning against the stone facade of First Baptist Church in Center City.September 18, 2016
Musicians
Springsteen on depression: 'It sneaks up on you'
It's been a marathon year for multigenerational rock icon Bruce Springsteen, who will turn 67 years old on Friday.September 18, 2016
Music
Kevin Hart, aka Chocolate Droppa, releases first rap single featuring T.I., Migos
At the infamous roast of Justin Bieber in 2015, Natasha Leggero told Philly-born superstar Kevin Hart that he looks like 50 Cent got put in a dryer. Well, Hart must have taken that to heart.September 18, 2016
Development
Liberty Square project back on radar in South Kensington
A massive project in South Kensington that had seemingly fallen off the map is evidently ready to move forward, potentially reviving another plan that generated backlash last year among local neighborhood activists.September 18, 2016
Amusement Parks
Gigantic Nickelodeon theme park coming to New Jersey's 'American Dream'
The American Dream is real — and all of your favorite Nickelodeon characters will be there at northern New Jersey's mega-mall project in the making.September 15, 2016
Politics
Hillary Clinton to address Millennials in Philadelphia
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will return to Philadelphia on Monday for a campaign stop that will emphasize the stakes of the 2016 election for America's Millennial population.September 15, 2016
Pizza
Connor Barwin will only eat from this pizza place in Philly
There are few things more fulfilling in life than good pizza. Ask the Ninja Turtles, ask SpongeBob, ask Wayne Campbell, ask everyone in this mash-up of pizza on the silver screen.Just In
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- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Former Sixer Robert Covington lists his Cherry Hill home for $2.9 million
- Mayor Parker orders review of Philly's foster care system following the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford
- Police investigate video of officer shoving man in dispute over social media posts
- Full injury report for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Shady Brook Farm to end traditional drive-through holiday light show after 30 years
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