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.
April 24, 2016
Musicians
WATCH: The Roots' 'Black Thought' busts out freestyle at Harvard talk
Last October, Jimmy Fallon came to the City of Brotherly Love to toast The Roots as they entered the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, entering an illustrious class that includes jazz icon Billie Holliday and the Trammps.April 24, 2016
Cities
Study: Philly's 'livability' makes it second most undervalued city in U.S.
Practically everywhere we look in Philadelphia in 2016, attractive new developments are on the rise and future projects call for expansive plans to build out the city's residential and commercial capacity.April 22, 2016
Police
Police seek help in identifying suspect in attempted rape in South Philly
Police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in the attempted rape of a young woman on Wednesday in South Philadelphia.April 21, 2016
CHOP
CHOP, Eagles raise more than $40K for autism research
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Eagles announced Thursday that last weekend's 6th Annual Huddle Up for Autism Event, held April 17 at Lincoln Financial Field, raised more than $40,000 to support research at CHOP's Center for Autism Research.April 21, 2016
Politics
Hillary Clinton 'very supportive' of Kenney's soda tax proposal in Philly
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she is "very supportive" of Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's proposal to levy a tax on sugary beverages in order to fund universal pre-kindergarten, part of a $4.17 billion 2017 budget plan revealed last month.April 21, 2016
Investigation
Report: Prince treated for drug overdose six days before death
In the wake of pop superstar Prince's untimely death at 57 years old, a TMZ report has emerged that the multigenerational icon was admitted to an Illinois hospital to be treated for a drug overdose six days before he was found dead Thursday in an elevator at his suburban Minneapolis home.April 21, 2016
Rescues
Firefighters rescue New Jersey dog from ledge of building
Firefighters in Hoboken, New Jersey saved a lucky dog from the precipice of death Thursday morning after the pet wandered on to the ledge of its owner's apartment building.April 21, 2016
Transportation
Indego reveals ACCESS Pass for lower-income riders, 24 new stations
One year after its debut at 60 stations citywide, Philadelphia's bike share program Indego announced Thursday that it will soon open another 24 stations and provide a discounted monthly pass for residents who hold a Pennsylvania ACCESS card.April 21, 2016
Closures
Kmart in Northeast Philly one of 68 to close this summer
Sears Holdings announced Thursday that the Kmart on 8800 Frankford Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia will be among 68 locations and another 10 Sears stores to close this summer.April 20, 2016
Maps
Map: Philadelphia releases 2017 property tax assessments
The City of Philadelphia's Office of Property Assessment on Wednesday released a visual heat map and corresponding data that reflects a shift in market valuation based on land ratherJust In
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