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 16, 2016
Politics
Philadelphia City Council formally denounces Donald Trump
On Thursday, Philadelphia City Council formally passed a resolution denouncing presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.June 15, 2016
Politics
Wolf orders Confederate flag removed after dispute at Harrisburg exhibit
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered the removal Wednesday of a Confederate flag put on display in Harrisburg this week as part of a summer exhibit curated by the Hanover Area Historical Society (HAHS).June 15, 2016
Historical Buildings
Fishtown's PECO Delaware Station nominated for Historic Register
Fishtown's PECO Delaware Station, a 99-year-old electrical power plant that operated until 2004, has been unanimously recommended by the Philadelphia Historical Commission for addition to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.June 15, 2016
Orlando Shooting
Anonymous hackers hoax ISIS Twitter accounts with gay pride messages
In the wake of last week's deadly massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the Anonymous hacker collective has exacted a bit of revenge on terrorist organization Islamic StateJune 15, 2016
Marijuana
Recreational pot in Atlantic City? Assemblyman seeks ballot question
New Jersey Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-15) will introduce a bill Thursday proposing a statewide ballot to legalize recreational marijuana in cash-strapped Atlantic City.June 14, 2016
Development
Philadelphia Mills completes $30 million renovation in Northeast Philly
The Philadelphia Mills has wrapped up a multimillion dollar renovation project encompassing a range of facility upgrades and the arrival of the arrival of several new retailers at the complex on Woodhaven Road in Northeast Philadelphia.June 14, 2016
Investigation
Woman struck by SEPTA bus dies after Chestnut Hill incident
One of two female pedestrians struck by a SEPTA bus in Chestnut Hill last Thursday has died of her injuries, authorities announced on Tuesday.June 14, 2016
Development
Drexel breaks ground on $16 million Korman Center expansion
Drexel University broke ground Tuesday on a $16 million project to expand the landmark Korman Center and redesign the surrounding quad, a popular student hangout, into a campus green space.June 14, 2016
Orlando Shooting
Ben Franklin Bridge lighting up for Orlando shooting victims
The Delaware River Port Authority announced Tuesday that the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will light up for several days to honor the victims of the Orlando shooting massacre at Pulse nightclub.June 14, 2016
Politics
Christie assails critical caller during appearance on Boomer & Carton Show
If New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is angling at an opportunity to be Donald Trump's Republican running mate, he's certainly putting up with a lot of daily ridicule to get there.Just In
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