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.
August 27, 2015
Crime
New Jersey doctor charged in alleged biting and groping of staff, patient
A New Jersey doctor is facing multiple charges after an investigation of claims made by several employees and a patient that he bit and touched them inappropriately in July.August 27, 2015
Interior Design
Top five Philly-area antique shops
Next to the fridge and the kitchen cabinet, the most valuable and eye-catching features of any home are its distinctive ornaments and conversation pieces. Taken as a collection, a well-curated set of rare or one-of-a-kind antiques can make all the difference between nice and memorable homes.August 27, 2015
Flea Market
South Street Whole Foods hosting rooftop flea market
With sunny skies hitting the area this weekend, it's a great time to head to a flea market and enjoy shopping in the open air. Might as well make it a roof, while you're at it.August 27, 2015
Legislation
Pa. legislator unveils bill to legalize Uber, Lyft in Philadelphia
Popular rideshare services Uber and Lyft have emerged as key players in Philadelphia's transportation system despite their prohibition by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. While temporary authority was granted to both companies by the Pennsylvania Utilities Commission to operate freely in 66 of 67 Pennsylvania counties, the exception being Philly, where the PPA still reserves the right to impound vehicles and levy fines against Uber and Lyft drivers.August 27, 2015
Social Media
Instagram announces landscape, portrait formats
Visual storytelling comes in all shapes and sizes. When Instagram hit the scene as a mobile photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking service in 2010, it's signature display format was the square photo, which has remained the case through its acquisition by Facebook in 2012.August 27, 2015
Weather
Weekend weather: Philadelphia, Jersey Shore, Rehoboth Beach
After celebrating National Dog Day earlier this week, it's fair to say that the dog days of summer are on their way out, with cooler temperatures are shorter days to arrive in the coming month.August 27, 2015
Investigations
Police: Car of Temple Law grad found dead had 'substantial amount of marijuana' inside
Police in New Castle County revealed Thursday night that the car in which Temple University law graduate Shazim Uppal was found dead carried a substantial amount of marijuana in it, suggesting it was likely a targeted attack.August 26, 2015
Accidents
Boy hospitalized after vehicle strikes him in Germantown
Philadelphia police say a boy around the age of 12 is in the hospital Wednesday night after he was struck by a vehicle in Germantown.August 26, 2015
Infrastructure
City announces North Broad Streetscape initiative
Brighter days are ahead for North Broad Street after the city announced Wednesday an $8.7 million improvement initiative that will install decorative lighting and landscaping along a 2.5-mile stretch of the historic thoroughfare.August 26, 2015
Events
GlobalPhilly 2015 presents 150 fall events to raise city's international profile
The summer in Philadelphia may be winding down, but that doesn't mean there won't be plenty of events to keep you occupied throughout the coming fall season.Just In
- Report: Sixers signing MarJon Beauchamp to two-way contract, waiving rookie Hunter Sallis
- Sea Isle City hot sauce company hopes partnership with Jason Kelce will heat up expansion
- Philadelphia sues pharmacy benefit managers, drug makers for inflating insulin prices
- Lil Uzi Vert plays a famous fashion designer in music video for new single 'What You Saying'
- Philly issues over 80 stop work orders to contractor it says created an 'alter ego' company to evade penalties
- Ben Simmons is into pro fishing now
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