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.
January 3, 2016
Transportation
Rate increase, 'cashless' tolling take effect on Pennsylvania Turnpike
A scheduled toll increase on the Pennsylvania Turnpike took effect Sunday morning, implementing new rates for both E-ZPass and cash customers.January 3, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man in parked car fatally shot in Kensington
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was fatally shot early Sunday morning in Kensington.January 3, 2016
Investigation
Police: Man critically injured in shooting outside West Philly SEPTA station
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday afternoon outside a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.January 3, 2016
Weather
Montgomery County declares 'Code Blue' weather emergency
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners have declared a "Code Blue" Weather Emergency at the urging of the county's Department of Public Safety after reviewing forecasts from the National Weather Service.January 3, 2016
Economy
As Trans-Pacific Partnership looms, interests of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh diverge
As the 2016 U.S. Presidential race begins to come into sharper focus, the impending fate of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, an international trade agreement between the U.S. and 11 other Pacific Rim countries, has underscored the industrial divide between Pennsylvania's two biggest cities, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.January 1, 2016
Video
Pa. man fired for racist tirade at anti-fracking protest says his comments were 'stupid'
A Pennsylvania man has been fired from his job with a land management company after a video surfaced online showing him spew racial insults at a peaceful protest held by anti-fracking activists against a controversial drilling project in Butler County.December 31, 2015
Real Estate
Study: Fishtown homebuyers faced Philly's steepest competition in 2015
Over the past several years, Fishtown has rapidly become one of Philadelphia's most prized neighborhoods, from its booming restaurant scene to live entertainment, accessibility and, for the most part, safety.December 31, 2015
Politics
In farewell address, Nutter announces Delaware River waterfront study
With just a few days remaining before Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter hands over the reigns to Jim Kenney, the state of the city was a focal point in his final press conference held Thursday afternoon.December 31, 2015
Lifestyle
Newlyweds hit all 50 states in RV, taking jobs at each stop
As everyone looks ahead to the New Year, it's common to make all sorts of resolutions that sometimes amount to a full-on bucket list.December 31, 2015
Fights
Fight breaks out at anti-violence rally in Newark
The Newark Police Department is investigating a scuffle that broke out Wednesday afternoon between two groups of anti-violence activists who gathered for a rally to urge Mayor Ras Baraka to address the city's alarming level of violence.Just In
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