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.
March 6, 2016
Politics
Louis C.K. pleads with fans not to vote for 'insane bigot' Donald Trump
As Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stumped on Super Saturday to pick up Louisiana and Kentucky, giving him twelve primary victories to date, American comedy heavyweight Louis C.K. lit into the real estate mogul in an email to fans registered at his website.March 5, 2016
Entertainment
'It's Always Sunny' star Kaitlin Olson to lead in comedy pilot 'The Mick'
As a Paddy's Pub bartender in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' Deandre "Sweet Dee" Reynolds is an aspiring actress who can't seem to get out of her own way. The gang calls her a bird, yet she can't seem to take flight on that elusive Hollywood career. Instead, she's constantly wrapped up in the manic idiocy of her cohorts, offering them moral support despite their routine disregard for her clever ideas.March 5, 2016
Transportation
Philadelphia receives $33 million from PennDOT for infrastructure repairs
On the heels of a report that determined Pennsylvania has the second highest number of structurally deficient bridges in the United States – an improvement on the previous year's rock bottom rank – PennDOT this week distributed nearly $445.3 million to certified municipalities statewide as part of the "liquid fuels payments" provided by the Act 89 transportation plan. Philadelphia received $33,462,089.33 in payments, part of an overall 16 percent ($64 million) annual increase in payments through the liquid fuels provision, which covers roadways formally adopted by municipalities as public streets. Those roadways must also meet dimension requirements and safely accommodate drivers at speeds above 15 mph.March 5, 2016
CHOP
CHOP staffers eye Philly tech partnerships at SXSW
Among a standout cast of local leaders who will represent Philadelphia at this year's South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, three employees of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will be out building partnerships to help commercialize its new technologies.March 5, 2016
Lottery
Pennsylvania judge wins $291 million Powerball jackpot after Florida vacation whim
Returning from a vacation is almost always an unpleasant reality check: laundry, work, an empty refrigerator, a few extra pounds. Even if it's nice to be back, it's pretty tough to resume business as usual. Not so for a Pennsylvania state magistrate who, after wrapping up his annual monthlong trip to Florida with a couple of friends, discovered he's now a multimillionaire.March 5, 2016
Courts
Pennsylvania woman pleads guilty to assault of school psychologist
A Jamestown, Pennsylvania woman could spend up to five years in jail after pleading guilty this week to assaulting an elementary school psychologist who restrained her unruly grandson.March 5, 2016
Accidents
Two teenage girls critically injured in Burlington County ATV crash
Two New Jersey teenagers are fighting for their lives after they were critically injured in an ATV crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in Tabernacle Township.March 5, 2016
Economy
What are Philly's most in-demand gigs in 2016?
Philadelphia jobseekers and entrepreneurial types may find some helpful direction with the recent publication of a study by consumer service site Thumbtack, which broke down queries from more than 15,000 professionals locally registered in its online marketplace.March 4, 2016
Courts
Ukrainian man who faked identity at Pa. high school seeks reduced bail
An attorney representing Artur Samarin, the 23-year-old Ukrainian man who posed as a teenager at a Pennsylvania high school – drawing praise for his academic promise and community service – has asked a Dauphin County judge to reduce his client's bail from $240,000 to $50,000 following his arrest on Feb. 23.March 4, 2016
Rescue
SEPTA officials, medics respond to cardiac arrest patient on Philly subway
SEPTA officials and Philadelphia Fire Department medics rushed to respond to a patient who suffered cardiac arrest Friday afternoon on a subway at the Market-Frankford line's 13th Street Station.Just In
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