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.
September 25, 2018
Wildlife
Raccoon survives nine-story plunge from Ocean City boardwalk building
A raccoon climbed the exterior of Gardens Plaza condominium tower on Ocean City Boardwalk last week, before it fell, survived the impact with the ground and scurried away.September 24, 2018
NHL
Flyers should 'stick to their guns,' ignore anti-Gritty petition, says Mascot Guru
The Philadelphia Flyers unleashed a monstrosity on the hockey world Monday morning with the debut of Gritty, a googly-eyed corpulent hair-ball on skates.September 24, 2018
Courts
Philly woman indicted in viral Wildwood beach arrest
The Philadelphia woman whose arrest on a Wildwood beach went viral earlier this year will face charges in the incident, a grand jury in Cape May County decided Monday.September 24, 2018
Courts
Penn grad sues fraternity over giant flaming marshmallow incident
A civil suit filed in federal court last week claims a 2018 nursing graduate was injured during a Halloween party hosted by Phi Upsilon, known around campus as Castle, according to school newspaper.September 24, 2018
Business
JPMorgan Chase opening 50 branches in Philadelphia area
JPMorgan Chase announced it will bring 50 new branches to the Philadelphia area, adding a new competitor to a crowded banking market.September 20, 2018
Wildlife
Game Commission investigating dozens of dead deer in southeastern Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is conducting tests to determine the cause of dozens of reported deaths of white-tail deer in Southeastern Pennsylvania.September 20, 2018
Nature
Photographer captures rare, supernumerary rainbow over Jersey Shore
Photographer John Entwistle, whose work often documents nature in New Jersey, captured a rare sight on Monday while watching the sunset with his daughter in Farmingdale. A supernumery rainbow formed over the sky during sunset on September 17, 2018.September 20, 2018
Food & Drink
Jersey Shore Korean fusion spot Crunchick'n replacing Ugly Duckling in Center City
Crunchik'n, a family-owned Asian fusion restaurant on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, announced Thursday that it will be coming to Philly with an expanded menu some time in December. The storefront will be located at 212 S. 11th Street.September 20, 2018
Media
NBC Sports Philly hires Serena Winters for Sixers sideline role
Serena Winters will be the Philadelphia 76ers new courtside reporter when the team tips off for the NBA'S 2018-2019 season, NBC Sports Philadelphia announced Thursday. Winters formerly worked on the broadcasts of the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers.September 19, 2018
Laws
Penn student's op-ed makes case for legalizing prostitution in Pennsylvania
A student at the University of Pennsylvania is advocating for the legalization of prostitution in Pennsylvania, making her case this week in an op-ed published in the Daily Pennsylvanian.Just In
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