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.
May 4, 2016
Investigation
Police: Fairhill man responsible for Olney arson that killed family in 2003
The Philadelphia Police Department has revived a 13-year-old arson cold-case that left five people dead in Olney after a "Molotov cocktail-style" bombing allegedly ignited a rowhome after a pre-dawn bar fight in November 2003.May 4, 2016
On The Market
Ryan Howard's Blue Bell home hits the market
Ryan Howard's Montgomery County home hits the marketMay 4, 2016
Protests
Philly soda tax protesters descend on City Hall for opposition rally
A large crowd of citizens, local businesses and elected officials rallied outside City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to protest Mayor Jim Kenney's proposed 3-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages in Philadelphia, which has inspired a heated publicity war over a plan to funding universal pre-K, parks improvements and community schools.May 3, 2016
Politics
Michael Bloomberg to fund campaign for Philly soda tax
Billionaire philanthropist and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg will reportedly provide financial support for the divisive campaign to introduce a sugary-drinks tax in Philadelphia.May 3, 2016
Inspirations
Pennsylvania teen with 37 dates crowned prom king
After sixteen years in his school district, a 21-year-old Pennsylvania man on the verge of graduating high school was crowned prom king when 37 supportive ladies joined him as dates for the annual dance.May 3, 2016
Amusement Parks
Knoebels named 'best family park' in United States
The season for adrenaline-filled amusement park visits has arrived, and while there are plenty of options throughout the region, families may want to plan a road trip to Elysburg this year to experience the classic atmosphere at Knoebels, whose full history stretches back to 1775.May 2, 2016
Lawsuits
FOP sues former Philly officer-turned-whistleblower over online allegations
The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police has filed a defamation lawsuit against a former Philadelphia police officer whose Facebook account attempts to expose alleged crimes committed by multiple active police officers.May 2, 2016
Transportation
PennDOT unveils new flashing yellow left turn signal
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Monday that it is implementing a safer, more efficient left turn signal in various traffic lights across the state, beginning with a deployment in Lower Allen Township in Cumberland County.May 2, 2016
Environment
Reports: Oil sheen spotted in Schuylkill River in Philadelphia
Officials with the Philadelphia police and fire departments are investigating after an oil sheen was reportedly spotted Monday afternoon in the Schuylkill River in Center City.May 2, 2016
Arrests
Philly Jesus arrested at Apple Store in Center City
Michael Grant, Philadelphia's best known Jesus Christ impersonator, was arrested Monday night at the Apple Store in Center City, according to multiple reports.Just In
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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