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

December 21, 2017

City Services

Philly creates overdose response unit to address addiction crisis in Kensington

Philadelphia's push to confront an ingrained heroin epidemic in Kensington, highlighted by the long-overdue cleanup of Conrail's abandoned train tracks, received new reinforcements this week as the city announced the plans for a mobile overdose response unit to service the neighborhood. 

December 20, 2017

Arrests

Philly police officer arrested for alleged DUI, threats against bystander

A Philadelphia police officer will head to court in connection with a 2016 incident in which he allegedly drove under the influence and threatened an innocent bystander with his service weapon, District Attorney Kelly Hodge announced on Wednesday.

December 20, 2017

Celebrities

Kevin Hart gets candid about cheating: 'It's a gut punch from God'

Kevin Hart, North Philly native and comedy megastar, recently gave a candid interview about the cheating on his wife Eniko Parrish.

December 20, 2017

Development

Could King of Prussia Mall become a place to call home?

King of Prussia Mall, the second largest mall in the U.S., could convert its shuttered JCPenney store into apartments as part of a redevelopment plan.

December 20, 2017

Legislation

Pennsylvania legalizes aerial fireworks ahead of New Years

Pennsylvania residents who are tired of heading out-of-state for high-power fireworks and sick of lighting lame sparklers are now in luck entering 2018. 

December 19, 2017

Food & Drink

One Philly hamburger ranks in America's top 100

In today's body-conscious society, not to suggest that's a bad thing, the hamburger has become something of the ultimate cheat meal.

December 19, 2017

Development

Target reveals plans for small-format store on Main Line

Target announced plans to expand to Ardmore in 2019.

December 19, 2017

Fires

Beloved Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse survives fire at Northeast Philly warehouse

Philadelphia narrowly escaped a devastating fire at one of its most celebrated BBQ joints on Monday when a warehouse blaze broke out at Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse in the Northeast. 

December 19, 2017

Celebrities

Will Smith joins Instagram, teases Justin Timberlake about dangers of Super Bowl

When the NFL announced in October that Justin Timberlake will perform at halftime on Super Bowl LII, one of the actor-pop star's first promises was that there will be no wardrobe malfunctions, with or without Janet Jackson by his side. 

December 18, 2017

Athletes

Allen Iverson reacts to 'honor' of Odell Beckham Jr.'s stepover tattoo

Giants wide receiver gets tattoo of iconic Iverson moment from 2001 NBA Finals.

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