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
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
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
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
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
Investigation
Girl, 10, grazed by bullet at playground near Philadelphia Zoo
A 10-year-old girl at a playground in West Philadelphia was grazed by a bullet Wednesday afternoon after a gunman opened fire nearby the Philadelphia Zoo, injuring two others as they attempted to flee, police said.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.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
Fast Food
Burger King's 'McWhopper' truce rejected by McDonald's
For next month's International Day of Peace on September 21, the world will reflect on the ideal of nonviolent conflict resolution and cooperation both within and among all peoples and nations.August 22, 2015
Art
"Mary, Undoer of Knots": artists collect 130K knots to draw Pope Francis
Symbolic public art project collected more than 130,000 knots with messages of personal struggle from around the worldJust In
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