Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

July 16, 2015

PECO

Service restored after major power outage along University City commercial strip

72 buildings affected by major PECO power outage in University City

July 15, 2015

Politics

Street artist Hanksy's Trump posters found at former Triangle Park

Donald Trump may have grabbed the lead among Republicans in a recent CNN poll, but despite the unseemly surge in momentum, it's safe to say a propaganda poster designed by New York City-based street artist Hanksy isn't really an endorsement of the real estate mogul's presidential aspirations.

July 15, 2015

Landmarks

Jersey Shore's 'Lucy the Elephant' turning 134 with birthday bash

If you're heading to the Jersey Shore this weekend and looking for a way to keep the kids occupied, there's a very special birthday party scheduled in Margate at a can't-miss National Historic Landmark.

July 15, 2015

Awards

Mo'ne Davis awarded ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete

The long list of accomplishments and larger than life lessons learned by Mo'ne Davis just got a bit longer after the star of Philadelphia's Taney Dragons was awarded an ESPY on Wednesday night for Best Breakthrough Athlete.

July 15, 2015

Awards

Leah and Devon Still recognized with ESPY award for perseverance

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still has never wavered in support of his daughter through her battle with cancer. Now, Leah and Devon have been honored with the Jimmy V. Perseverance Award at Wednesday night's ESPY Awards.

July 15, 2015

Museums

National Civil War Museum under fire after accusations against ex-Harrisburg mayor

In the aftermath of former Harrisburg mayor Stephen Reed's arraignment on Tuesday for hundreds of criminal counts including theft, bribery and evidence tampering, a debate has been reignited in Pennsylvania's state capital over whether National Civil War Museum should be closed in light of the allegations.

July 15, 2015

Humor

Gorilla flips photographer the bird at England zoo

Gorilla flips photographer the bird at zoo

July 12, 2015

Pop Up Spaces

Art market coming to Point Breeze pop up garden

An art market event at Point Breeze pop up garden will host more than 15 local artists and boutiques selling ceramics, photography, jewelry, paintings, and other crafts on July 18, 2015.

July 12, 2015

Accidents

Police investigating fatal hit and run of biker in North Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly hit and run that took place at 2nd and Erie Avenue in North Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.

July 12, 2015

Television

'American Pickers' headed to New Jersey, seeking leads

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the antique-collecting duo of The History Channel's hit series 'American Pickers', are coming to the Garden State to film in early August and they are looking for leads to your discard staging pile.

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