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 16, 2016

Politics

Penn student withdraws petition to scratch Kasich from Pennsylvania primary ballot

University of Pennsylvania sophomore Nathaniel Rome has formally withdrawn his Commonwealth Court petition to remove Republican presidential candidate John Kasich from the GOP ballot in Pennsylvania's April 26 primary election.

March 16, 2016

Events

'Game of Thrones' kingdoms coming to Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia is undergoing a brief transformation into the Westeros kingdoms found in HBO's "Game of Thrones," and if you're not too familiar with that fictional universe, then your confusion is fully understood.

March 16, 2016

Investigation

Police: Teen stabbed by elderly man while exiting SEPTA bus in Delco

Authorities in Delaware County have a suspect in custody after a teenager was stabbed in the neck Wednesday afternoon as he exited a SEPTA bus in Springfield Township.

March 16, 2016

Museums

Please Touch Museum, debt-free through fundraiser, exits bankruptcy

Six months after entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Philadelphia's Please Touch Museum announced Wednesday that it is officially debt-free as a result of a successful fundraiser held during the transition plan for new CEO Trish Wellenbach.

March 16, 2016

Development

Lincoln Square development proposed at Broad and Washington

With Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein's megaproject at Broad and Washington stalled by the Civic Design Review Board, the focus has now shifted to the northwest corner of the intersection, where Alterra Property Group and MIS Capital, LLC have proposed a $100 million mixed-use project called Lincoln Square. 

March 16, 2016

Videos

WATCH: N.J. high schoolers produce viral lip-syncing music video

A New Jersey high school has set a high bar for promotional videos after releasing an extravagant lip-syncing ensemble that quickly picked up more than 20,000 views following its Monday release on YouTube.

March 13, 2016

Development

Councilman Domb proposes 20-year tax abatement for properties under $250,000

Philadelphia City Councilman Alan Domb has proposed a 20-year tax abatement properties citywide that are valued under $250,000, part of an initiative to incentivize development and eliminate blight. 

March 13, 2016

Investigation

Philadelphia police seize 53 ATV's and dirtbikes in citywide sweep

The Philadelphia Police Department announced Sunday that it seized 53 ATV's dirtbikes in a citywide sweep to eliminate the banned vehicles.

March 13, 2016

Entertainment

Philly rapper Boone says Katt Williams was 'tripping out' before Troc brawl

In the aftermath of a fight involving comedian Katt Williams at the Trocadero Theatre earlier this month, West Philadelphia rapper Boone has suggested the troubled entertainer was "trippin' out" and may have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. 

March 13, 2016

Investigation

Police: Two men stabbed in Center City at Broad and Arch streets

Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were stabbed Sunday night in Center City on the same day that a 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Rittenhouse Square.

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