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

March 2, 2016

Arrests

Police: Man arrested for posing as N.J. trooper, stalking dancer

Police in Fairfield, New Jersey have arrested a man who allegedly impersonated a New Jersey State Police trooper and attempted to pull over a dancer at a gentleman's club in Vineland.

March 2, 2016

Development

Drexel partners with Brandywine Realty Trust on visionary Schuylkill Yards project

Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust have announced a partnership on a major development in University City that will transform a 14-acre corridor into an innovation hub combining entrepreneurial ventures, educational facilities, hospitality and cultural venues, and open public spaces. 

March 2, 2016

Investigation

Man struck in N.J. Turnpike hit-and-run provides clues to police

New Jersey State Police have released a sketch of suspected hit-and-run driver who critically injured a man last month on the New Jersey Turnpike.

March 2, 2016

Lifestyle

Five Old City activities for National 'Old Stuff' Day

It will almost certainly come as news, even if you don't live under a rock, that the United States unofficially celebrates March 2 as National Old Stuff Day. The people who produce these calendars are not really sure why, but, hey, why not?

February 28, 2016

Transportation

Analysis: Philly public transportation ranks ninth in the United States

A new analysis of public transportation systems in cities across the United States places Philadelphia at number nine, citing its high volume of work commuters and a full suite of options including underground subways, street-level trolleys, buses, and commuter rails. 

February 28, 2016

Restaurants

Jaxon BYOB will bring farm to Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties will soon be getting a new BYOB to replace the former Il Cantuccio at the corner of North Third St. and Fairmount Avenue.

February 28, 2016

Investigation

Police: Two teens shot by drive-by gunmen in Grays Ferry

Philadelphia police are investigating after two teenagers were targeted in a drive-by shooting Sunday afternoon in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.

February 28, 2016

Investigation

Two employees wounded in stabbings at West Philadelphia bar

Philadelphia police are investigating after two employees of a West Philadelphia bar were stabbed early Sunday morning following a pair of altercations.

February 28, 2016

Lawsuits

Pennsylvania sues Delaware over $10.3 million in uncashed checks

The state of Pennsylvania has filed a federal lawsuit against Delaware claiming that its southern neighbor is holding $10.3 million in uncashed MoneyGram checks that should be returned as unclaimed property. 

February 28, 2016

Lifestyle

National Skee-Ball league coming to Philly

We may have reached the end of an era last week when Skee-Ball Inc., the Bucks County-based company that invented the arcade hit in 1909, was sold to Wisconsin-based rival Bay Tek Games.

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