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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

September 14, 2018

Health News

Undocumented immigrants see doctors less often, but are they healthier than other U.S. populations?

by Michael Tanenbaum

Undocumented immigrants are among the least likely populations in the United States to seek out health care services, yet their health compared to other demographic groups appears to be better, according to researchers at Drexel University.

September 14, 2018

Development

Renderings show plans for 48-story tower on Rittenhouse Square

by Michael Tanenbaum

Rittenhouse Square's last remaining undeveloped parcel is shaping up to be the Center City park's most extravagant project yet. The Laurel, a 48-story luxury apartment tower, broke ground in Philadelphia on Thursday after years of alterations to the design at 1911 Walnut Street.

September 14, 2018

Investigations

Chester County man found dead on roadside in suspected homicide

by Michael Tanenbaum

Samuel Algarin, a young father from Quarryville, was found dead Thursday evening on the side of a road in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, prompting authorities to launch a homicide investigation on Friday, prosecutors said.

September 13, 2018

Odd News

West Philly Dunkin' Donuts on New England Patriots cups: 'We had no cups'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Remember when New England Patriots fans were served coffee in Philadelphia Eagles cups at Dunkin' Donuts locations in the Boston area?

September 13, 2018

Transportation

Garden State Parkway removing exact change machines from toll plazas

by Michael Tanenbaum

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced this week that the highway's automatic coin machines are being removed from the mainline barrier toll plazas of the Garden State Parkway over the next two months.

September 13, 2018

Parks

Green SEPTA mist installation 'Pulse' debuts at Dilworth Park

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nights at Dilworth Park just got a lot more colorful this week as SEPTA's trolleys pass beneath the fountain at City Hall.

September 13, 2018

Development

Lincoln Square adds Chipotle, Insomnia Cookies as final tenants

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nearly two years after breaking ground at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, South Philadelphia's Lincoln Square project is officially open for business. Two new tenants, Chipotle and Insomnia Cookies, round out the project's impressive commercial lineup.

September 12, 2018

Investigations

Abington police investigate KKK, white supremacist literature delivered to homes in Roslyn

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ku Klux Klan and white supremacist and literature recently was found distributed to residences in the Roslyn section of Abington Township, authorities said. Abington Police Chief Patrick Molloy said a citizen brought the materials to the attention of officials and that an investigation is underway.

September 12, 2018

Investigations

In opioid sweep, Norristown doctor accused of trading pills for nude photos of female patients

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Norristown doctor who allegedly traded prescription drugs for nude photos of female patients is among four Montgomery County physicians now facing charges in separate investigations for illegally prescribing opioids and other narcotics, authorities said.

September 12, 2018

Infrastructure

Northeast Philly bridge, oldest in United States, reopens after months of repairs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Northeast Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue Bridge, the oldest still in use in the United States, reopened to the public last week following several months of repairs, PennDOT officials said.