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.
December 5, 2017
Bars
Backlash follows impending closure of Pennsylvania's longest running bar
Spats Café and the All-American Rathskeller, both popular hangouts among students at Penn State University, will shut their doors in the coming month.December 5, 2017
Celebrities
Did Kevin Bacon really say we're 'blessed' with Trump presidency?
The dubious news blog Worldwide Politics published a story on Sunday recapping a supposed interview Kevin Bacon had on ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopoulos." During this interview, the actor reportedly gushed over President Trump.December 4, 2017
Wawa
Wawa debuts new flatbread sandwiches in three varieties
Wawa has always nimbly walked that line between sticking to its roots and innovating at the deli counter.December 4, 2017
Economics
More Philly families struggling to afford food despite hunger lessening nationwide
More people are experiencing food insecurity in Philadelphia than the national average, marking a divergence from the broader picture of progress in the US since the 2008 economic recession, according to a new report from Hunger Free America.December 4, 2017
Obituaries
Temple student dies of overdose at off-campus residence
Temple University junior James Orlando, who was found dead at his off-campus residence on Saturday, died of a drug overdose, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office revealed Monday morning.December 4, 2017
Holidays
Philly high school students are selling 'jawnaments' for Christmas
The Workshop School in West Philly has a shop full of wood-cut jawn ornaments and earrings available for purchase online. A Christmas take on the LOVE statue and other earring patterns also are featured on the site.December 1, 2017
Social Media
The best of Twitter's 'Me in My State' meme: Pennsylvania edition
In case you hadn't heard, Pennsylvania switched its tourism motto earlier this year from "The State of Independence" to "Pennsylvania, Pursue Your Happiness," a beaming nod to the Declaration of Independence.December 1, 2017
Development
Philly reveals proposed sites for citywide Rebuild initiative
Plans for one of Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's key initiatives gained greater clarity this week with the release of maps detailing proposed project sites for the ReBuild program, a multimillion-dollar investment to renovate parks, libraries and recreation centers across the city.December 1, 2017
Arrests
Police: Three arrested after teens brawl at SEPTA's 8th Street Station
Three people were arrested Friday afternoon as nearly 100 teenagers engaged in a brawl at SEPTA's 8th Street Station, police said in a statement.December 1, 2017
Investigation
D.A.: Jersey Shore K-9 trainer stole cocaine meant for dog training
The head of K-9 training in Ocean County pleaded guilty this week to charges of official misconduct and theft after prosecutors said he stole cocaine intended to be used for canine training.Just In
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