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 31, 2016
Jersey Shore
Wildwood mayor blames millennials for trashy beach party
The mayor of Wildwood has weighed in on the Memorial Day weekend bacchanalia that left several beaches covered in red solo cups and other debris from the holiday ruckus.May 31, 2016
Police
Sources: Kenney mulling Philly police move to old Inquirer building
The Philadelphia Police Department will eventually leave its current headquarters at the Roundhouse on 7th and Race streets, but it may not happen when and where expected.May 31, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man dies after fall from I-95 overpass in South Philadelphia
Philadelphia police announced Tuesday that a 40-year-old man fell to his death from an I-95 overpass in South Philadelphia, causing traffic delays for miles on the highway.May 31, 2016
Zika Virus
Woman in N.J. gives birth to baby with region's first Zika-linked birth defect
A New Jersey woman infected with the Zika virus gave birth on Tuesday to the region's first child diagnosed with a condition linked to the disease.May 29, 2016
Crime
Camden death toll climbs to ten in May alone
Camden County police are searching for answers to a recent spike in crime after another fatal shooting on Saturday became the city's tenth homicide in May alone.May 29, 2016
Real Estate
Fishtown historian strangely nominates two garages for Historic Register
A local Fishtown historian has nominated two Frankford Avenue garages for Historic Nomination with the Philadelphia Historic Register, a move that could possibly block a proposed condo development.May 29, 2016
Opinion
SEPTA's El is way better for Craigslist 'Missed Connections' than Wawa
Let me start this off with three quick disclaimers:May 29, 2016
Accidents
Pennsylvania teen killed in N.J. rodeo show accident
A Pennsylvania teenager tragically died Saturday night during a rodeo performance in New Jersey, according to State Police.May 29, 2016
Groceries
Reading Terminal Market debuts storage space, plans valet service
As every shopper at Reading Terminal Market knows, planning a 20-minute mission almost always unravels into an hour or more of perusing and picking up irresistible items. It's the nature of the beast and it's money well spent.May 26, 2016
Cities
Report: Philly ranks eighth in U.S. for digital innovation readiness
Predicting the course of innovation is a tricky proposition when a single breakthrough — something like Facebook, for example — can open the floodgates to developments across multiple industries that would otherwise not have been considered feasible. Yet advances in digital technology over the last 30 years have penetrated markets to such an extent that we now have a much better grasp on the factors that create a climate of innovation in and between cities.Just In
- City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- How much has the cost of Thanksgiving dinner gone up over the past 50 years?
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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