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.
February 11, 2016
Business
Philadelphia's RevZilla, Cycle Gear join forces under new holding company
After a week of feverish speculation about a rumored acquisition of Philadelphia-based motorcycle gear retailer Revzilla, the company announced Thursday it has completed an agreement to form a new holding company that will own both Revzilla and Cycle Gear, which had reportedly been pursuing a multimillion-dollar acquisition.February 11, 2016
Emergency
Five buildings evacuated after transformer explodes in Center City
Five buildings in Center City were evacuated late Thursday afternoon after an underground transformer explosion caused an electrical fire and sent smoke billowing up from the sidewalk at 23rd and Walnut streets.February 11, 2016
PennDOT
PennDOT to eliminate Pennsylvania registration stickers in 2017
The Pennsylvania Department of Transporation announced Thursday a plan to eliminate registration stickers statewide and implement Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology that will aid law enforcement efforts and provide greater convenience to drivers.February 11, 2016
Suburbs
Lansdale tops RoadSnacks ranking of Philadelphia's worst suburbs
The city of Philadelphia offers what many consider to be the best of both worlds: enduring historical significance and present-day desirability, both from an economic and cultural standpoint. Just this week, Lonely Planet named Philly the best place to visit in the United States. That's high praise, but travelers wouldn't have to venture too far outside city limits to encounter suburban towns that display a steep drop off from the bustlingFebruary 10, 2016
Food
Five Philly-area chocolatiers for Valentine's Day sweets
Every February, no matter how stable and healthy our relationships may be, the approach of Valentine's Day throws everything we hold dear into a grand test of affection and creativity. What kind of message will my gift send? Would a night at a nice restaurant or a home-cooked meal make for a more special occasion? No matter what you do to make the right impression, it's crucial to remember the chocolate.February 10, 2016
Transportation
Water taxis suggested as bridge to Broad Street Line extension
As South Philadelphia's isolated Navy Yard continues to undergo rapid economic development, the challenge of making the complex more accessible to commuters has spurred new momentum behind proposals to extend SEPTA's Broad Street Line south beyond the final stop at Broad and Pattison streets.February 10, 2016
Wrestling
Pa. wrestling coaches engage in skirmish during rivalry match
A pair of coaches for two Harrisburg-area high school wrestling teams have been disciplined by their respective schools after engaging in a physical altercation Monday night during the preliminary round of the PIAA Team Wrestling Championship.February 10, 2016
Restaurants
Philly's Zahav makes Yelp top 100 places to eat in U.S. for 2016
One day after Lonely Planet crowned Philadelphia the best place to visit in the United States, travelers to the City of Brotherly Love now have an immediate dining suggestion from Yelp, which listed Old City's modern Israeli restaurant Zahav among the top 100 places to eat in the United States for 2016.February 10, 2016
Infrastructure
Fabric Row gets LED street lamps through $1.3 million city grant
The quality of light along Fabric Row in Queen Village will now make for more navigable nights after the district received 38 new lampposts as part of a city grant for streetscape improvements.February 10, 2016
Arrests
Philadelphia police arrest suspect in eight December robberies
Philadelphia police have announced the arrest of a suspect in a string of December robberies that led investigators to pick up a on a pattern common in the descriptions provided by victims in each incident.Just In
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