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.
July 25, 2016
Weather
First day of DNC in Philly marked by severe weather
On a sweltering and humid Monday to kick off the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the clouds finally gathered late in the afternoon and burst with torrential rains.July 21, 2016
Crime
Man charged in armed robbery of popular Center City tavern
A man who allegedly robbed a popular Center City tavern at gunpoint in May faces multiple charges, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.July 21, 2016
Restaurants
Philadelphia restaurant named among best new spots in United States
Philadelphia's thriving restaurant scene just received another feather in its cap after Eater critic Bill Addison placed Queen Village's Kanella South on his 2016 list of the Best New Restaurants America.July 21, 2016
Wildlife
WATCH: Group of sharks spotted at Monmouth Beach
With summer 2016 in full swing, many have been on the looking out for stinging jellyfish, dolphins and sharks approaching the shoreline.July 21, 2016
Development
Penn Medicine plans new tower for healthcare technology
The University of Pennsylvania has confirmed plans to build a office towers in West Philadelphia that will be dedicated to Penn Medicine corporate functions and childcare for employees of the health system.July 20, 2016
Rescues
Firefighters rescue N.J. Pokémonger from cemetery tree
About two weeks into the Pokémon Go frenzy, many of us have been driven up a wall and out of the tree, so to speak. There was a time when people deliberately used to say Pokeman just to infuriate the game's most avid fans. Today, these same snide critics are running around with smartphones looking for virtual characters when the only one absolutely worth it is Psyduck.July 20, 2016
Police
Here's how much drugs Pennsylvania State Police have seized in 2016
Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday released updated second quarter numbers on statewide prohibited drug seizures, revealing a likely decline in 2016 weight and value compared to the previous year.July 20, 2016
Wildlife
WATCH: N.J. wildlife expert defends freedom of Pedals the bear
Who needs Bigfoot, sasquatches or the Jersey Devil when we've got a very photogenic Pedals the bear practically right in our backyard?July 20, 2016
Politics
Twitter users question existence of Melania Trump's speechwriter
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says Meredith McIver is the speechwriter behind Melania Trump's controversial remarks on Monday night.July 20, 2016
Cities
Wildwood mayor livid about North Wildwood's potential name change
A vocal group of residents in North Wildwood wants to ditch its place in South Jersey's four-town club that includes Wildwood, Wildwood West and Wildwood Crest.Just In
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