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.
October 26, 2018
Transportation
Zooming 311-mph Maglev train with Philly stop 'can be done,' backers insist
Proponents of the high-speed maglev "bullet" train that grabbed headlines a few years ago believe that a 30-minute trip between Philadelphia and New York City is a very real prospect a the not-too-distant part of this century.October 26, 2018
Television
Exton native's award-winning 'American Vandal' canceled by Netflix
"American Vandal," the true crime mockumentary series written by Exton native Tony Yacenda and co-creator Dan Perrault, has been canceled by Netflix after the recent release of its second season.October 26, 2018
Development
Bart Blatstein eyes Atlantic City's former Showboat casino for apartments
Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein will look to further revive Atlantic City's former Showboat casino by converting one of its buildings into a residential community.October 25, 2018
Reality Television
'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro shares photo of black eye allegedly caused by girlfriend
The domestic saga of "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro continued this week after the reality TV actor claimed his girlfriend, Jen Harley, gave him a black eye.October 25, 2018
Obituaries
Former Eagles linebacker coach Rod Rust dies in Ocean City
A former Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach from the tenure of Dick Vermeil died this week at his home in Ocean City.October 25, 2018
Food & Drink
Diners vote three Philly restaurants on OpenTable's top 50 vegetarian spots in U.S.
Philadelphia's Bar Bombon, Charlie was a sinner and Zahav all made OpenTable's list of the top 50 restaurants for vegetarians in the United States. The list is based on the analysis of restaurant reviews.October 25, 2018
NFL
Eagles hype video includes Beatles-esque fight song for London game
The Philadelphia Eagles will look to save their season from the brink Sunday morning as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at London's Wembley Stadium.October 25, 2018
Universities
Penn's Wharton School plans entrepreneurship building, scholarships with $25 million gift
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania will construct a new building for entrepreneurs and create a scholarship fund for international students to attend the Ivy League school as undergraduates with the help of a $25 million gift,October 24, 2018
Lottery
Jefferson-Stratford Hospital office pool wins $1 million in Mega Millions lottery
An office pool at Jefferson Stratford Hospital is celebrating Wednesday after one of their $2 tickets matched the five numbers of Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.October 24, 2018
Restaurants
South Philly's Brigantessa fires chef for 'abhorrent views' shared on social media
The chef de cuisine at South Philadelphia's Brigantessa was fired late Tuesday night after fellow restaurant workers exposed her apparent support for the Nazi atrocities of the Holocaust.Just In
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