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
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
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
Lawsuits
Pennsylvania sues Delaware over $10.3 million in uncashed checks
The state of Pennsylvania has filed a federal lawsuit against Delaware claiming that its southern neighbor is holding $10.3 million in uncashed MoneyGram checks that should be returned as unclaimed property.February 28, 2016
Restaurants
Jaxon BYOB will bring farm to Northern Liberties
Northern Liberties will soon be getting a new BYOB to replace the former Il Cantuccio at the corner of North Third St. and Fairmount Avenue.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 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 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
2016 Presidential Race
Penn student seeks to remove John Kasich from Pennsylvania Republican primary ballot
Nathanial Rome, a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, has filed a petition in the Commonwealth Court to remove Republican presidential candidate John Kasich from the GOP nomination in the state's April 26 primary election on grounds that Kasich allegedly did not meet the statutory requirement of 2000-minimum signatures to appear on the ballot.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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- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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