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 28, 2016
Transportation
Analysis: Philly public transportation ranks ninth in the United States
A new analysis of public transportation systems in cities across the United States places Philadelphia at number nine, citing its high volume of work commuters and a full suite of options including underground subways, street-level trolleys, buses, and commuter rails.February 28, 2016
Development
PEC to construct low-income housing for artists in West Philly
After a decade of work to obtain financing and approval, Philadelphia-based People's Emergency Center has received the go-ahead to construct 20 units of affordable housing in West Philadelphia for artists and others in need.February 28, 2016
Lifestyle
National Skee-Ball league coming to Philly
We may have reached the end of an era last week when Skee-Ball Inc., the Bucks County-based company that invented the arcade hit in 1909, was sold to Wisconsin-based rival Bay Tek Games.February 28, 2016
Investigation
Two employees wounded in stabbings at West Philadelphia bar
Philadelphia police are investigating after two employees of a West Philadelphia bar were stabbed early Sunday morning following a pair of altercations.February 28, 2016
Investigation
Police: Two teens shot by drive-by gunmen in Grays Ferry
Philadelphia police are investigating after two teenagers were targeted in a drive-by shooting Sunday afternoon in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.February 27, 2016
Marriage
Pa. teen marries high school sweetheart after terminal cancer diagnosis
A Pennsylvania teenager who was diagnosed with terminal cancer tied the knot with the love of his life last week after receiving a strong show of support from his family and community in Canonsberg.February 27, 2016
Investigation
Police: Woman stabbed inside SEPTA elevator in Kensington
Philadelphia police are investigating after a woman was stabbed Saturday afternoon inside an elevator at SEPTA's Huntingdon El station in Kensington.February 27, 2016
Beer
Licensed Pennsylvania breweries have nearly doubled in three years
Pennsylvania beer lovers, rejoice: the number of licensed breweries in the Keystone State has nearly doubled over the last three years, providing further proof that we're in the midst of a sudsy boom.February 27, 2016
Skateboarding
Pop-up skateboarding park to illuminate Drexel's Leonard Pearlstein Gallery
As the skateboarding community in Philadelphia and beyond begins to envision life after LOVE Park, Drexel University's Leonard Pearlstein Gallery is preparing to transform into an illuminated, multimedia skate park for an upcoming pop-up gallery that will be free and open to the public this spring.February 27, 2016
Courts
New Jersey duo pleads guilty to role in international carjacking ring
A pair of New Jersey men have pleaded guilty to charges in connection with an international carjacking ring that shipped luxury vehicles stolen in the United States to West Africa in a haul valued at more than $8 million.Just In
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