Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

May 15, 2016

Investigation

Report: Girl hospitalized after group assault at Willow Grove carnival

Abington Township police are investigating after a girl was hospitalized Saturday night following a fight among several teenagers at a carnival in Willow Grove.

May 15, 2016

Movies

'Creed' star Michael B. Jordan joins cast of Marvel's 'Black Panther'

Just as Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" draws rave reviews, surpassing $800 million at the worldwide box office, a follow-up to the superhero thriller will feature none other than "Creed" star Michael B. Jordan in a reunion with director Ryan Coogler.

May 15, 2016

Streets

Should Philly consider 'muralizing' some of its bike lanes?

While the city's walls and storefronts continue to fill up with beautiful collaborations, one area that hasn't been tapped, here or elsewhere, is urban bike lanes.

May 15, 2016

Restaurants

Pinefish seafood bistro coming to Washington Square West

Philadelphia residents will soon have another seafood restaurant to try out when Pinefish arrives at Washington Square West by the end of May.

May 15, 2016

Politics

Trump, Christie spoofed on 'SNL' in search for VP candidate

Ever since New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stepped out first among Republican leaders to endorse Donald Trump, albeit awkwardly, the possibility of him stepping into the role of running mate has been a persistent theme.

May 15, 2016

Investigation

Police seek armed gunman in robbery of Center City tavern

Philadelphia police are seeking a suspect after a tavern was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning in Center City.

May 13, 2016

Police

Update: Google decal on surveillance van just officers 'being creative,' Philly police say

Philadelphia police brass said Friday that officers were just "being creative" when they attached a large Google Maps logo to a surveillance van in an apparent attempt to disguise it as one of the company's street-filming cars.

May 12, 2016

Courts

New Jersey groomer acquitted in dog's mysterious death

The owner of a Burlington County pet grooming salon has been acquitted of all charges in the mysterious death of a dog following an appointment last February at the Bordentown business.

May 12, 2016

Accidents

Two injured in crash between SEPTA trolley, SUV

At least two people were injured Thursday afternoon in a crash between a SEPTA trolley and an SUV in the Ludlow section of North Philadelphia.

May 12, 2016

Collectors

Suburban Pa. dad shows off sprawling collection of 30,000 toy cars

Everybody's got something that makes them tick, an obsession that could germinate as a hobby and then bloom into a full-blown collection whose every detail is committed to memory. Some people like stamps, others like coins, and then there are the fans of bobbleheads, magazines, art, whatever.

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