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 2, 2016
Odd News
Eagle hater, ex-Giants punter Steve Weatherford shunned from Planet Fitness
Former New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford, a man who mocked Eagles fans by crappily Photoshopping his jersey on the Rocky statue, recently got kicked out of a Planet Fitness in New Jersey for breathing too heavily and conducting himself like a terrible bro.June 2, 2016
Real Estate
Unbuilt penthouse becomes priciest residential sale in Philadelphia history
An agreement of sale on Philadelphia's most expensive residential purchase in history just took place for a vaunted property that doesn't yet exist.June 2, 2016
Investigation
D.A. identifies woman found tied to cinder block in Chester County pond
The body of a woman found tied to a cinder block at the bottom of an East Coventry pond has been identified as a 24-year-old pre-kindergarten teacher, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday afternoon.June 2, 2016
Trails
MLK Drive Trail on track for $1.5 million restoration
Philadelphia's scenic Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Trail, a 4-mile stretch from the Falls Bridge up across the Schuylkill River, appears on track for a much-needed restoration after the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission approved $500,000 toward the project.June 2, 2016
Investigations
Police: No charges in near-drowning at Wildwood Crest motel pool
The Wildwood Crest Police Department announced Thursday that there will be no charges against the Aztec Motel after a man nearly drowned in its swimming pool last Saturday night.June 1, 2016
Investigation
Former St. John's basketball prospect arrested in North Philly shooting
Former Philadelphia high school basketball star Rysheed Jordan, a five-star recruit who went on to play guard for St. John's University in New York City, was arrested Wednesday in connection with an attempted murder in North Philadelphia.June 1, 2016
Automobiles
Pennsylvania creates task force for autonomous vehicle development
Pennsylvania legislators, PennDOT officials and transportation industry leaders convened in Pittsburgh on Wednesday to pledge the state's ongoing commitment to the development of autonomous vehicles, which they believe represent the future of travel safety, mobility and environmental protection.June 1, 2016
Entertainment
Thrillist predictably ranks Philly the angriest city in America
An extremely predictable listicle published by Thrillist on Wednesday named Philadelphia the angriest city in the United States.June 1, 2016
Reunions
Elton John song reunites Philly teacher with father after 43 years
Over Memorial Day weekend, Amoreena "Amy" Olaya, a Philadelphia history and English teacher, reunited with her father a full 43 years after she was put up for adoption in 1974June 1, 2016
Real Estate
Bruce Springsteen selling 'Boss Acres' farmhouse where he wrote 'The River'
The legendary Holmdel farmhouse where Bruce Springsteen wrote his famed 1980 double-album "The River" has been placed on the market for a price of $3.299 million.Just In
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