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 4, 2016
Marriage
Philly tech couple gets engaged in heartwarming moment at El Bar
The wonderful El Bar in Fishtown is a rare exception to the rule that if you repeat the same actions over and over again, you shouldn't expect different results. Pleasantly unusual things tend to happen at the N. Front Street watering hole on a nightly basis, and last week it was a marriage proposal between two members of Philadelphia's thriving tech community.February 4, 2016
Arrests
Two women in custody after police raid Main Line massage parlor
Police in Radnor Township took two women into custody Thursday after conducting a raid on a Main Line massage parlor, officials said.February 4, 2016
NASA
NASA reveals discovery of icebergs on Pluto
For much of the past year, scientists on NASA's New Horizons mission have scoured through images of Pluto to analyze the geographical features of the dwarf planet. After publishing shots of mountain ranges, craters and possible ice volcanoes, the space agency on Thursday released what appears to be evidence of several large iceberg clusters.February 3, 2016
Transportation
Sources: NJ Transit rail workers likely to go on strike
After five years of unsuccessful negotiations with NJ Transit, a coalition of 17 rail unions appears to be on the brink of a "soft strike" in March, marking potentially the first NJ Transit work stoppage since March 1983 when employees walked off for 34 days.February 3, 2016
Restaurants
Five great spots for dim sum in Philly
The Cantonese traditional cuisine dim sum has its roots in historical roadside establishments that served Chinese travelers and rural workers tea and dumplings to keep them energized through their journeys and labor. In its modern form, dim sum is an inviting meal format in which dumplings, buns, meats, and vegetables are served from roving steam table trolleys, allowing for a taste of the many variations on ancient Chinese specialties. Next time you're in the mood for Chinese food, let the thirty or so menus you have lay where they lie and try out these four great Philly dim sum restaurants.February 3, 2016
Marriage
At Philly restaurant, Bills LB proposes to girlfriend with terminal cancer
On Monday, less than two months after Brittany Burns was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, she died an engaged woman who led a campaign to create a charity for others facing similar hardships.February 3, 2016
Investigation
Philadelphia controller finds systemic delays in Mail Distribution Center
A new report from the Philadelphia Controller's Office details systemic mismanagement in the city's Mail Distribution Center that has impacted tens of thousands of Philadelphians, according to estimates.February 3, 2016
Entertainment
Danny DeVito nearly drowns during 'It's Always Sunny' shoot
The "incredibly buoyant" Danny DeVito, as described by 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' co-star Charlie Day, nearly drowned during filming for an episode in the recently debuted season 11 of the FXX comedy.February 3, 2016
Social Media
Facebook shuts down New Jersey medical marijuana pages
Less than one week after Facebook cracked down on private firearms sales, the world's largest social network has shut down three of New Jersey's five medical marijuana dispensaries as part of its policy banning promotion of drug use.January 31, 2016
Footwear
Reebok unveils original Question 'Prototype' for Iverson anniversary line
The Philadelphia 76ers may be getting better after giving the vaunted Golden State Warriors a run for their money on Saturday night, but the glory days of the Allen Iverson era continue to be a major selling point for hoops fans. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic "Question Mid," Reebok this week unveiled "The Prototype," one of twenty different iterations the company plans to release in the coming year.Just In
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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