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 18, 2017
Film
Kevin Smith on Harvey Weinstein: 'My entire career, f*** it, take it'
In the aftermath of film mogul Harvey Weinstein's precipitous downfall, most of the attention has rightfully gone to the women he allegedly victimized and those asOctober 18, 2017
Investigations
WATCH: Philly-area woman rescued by FBI sex-trafficking sweep shares story
Five alleged Pennsylvania sex traffickers and four alleged pimps were arrested last week as part of the FBI's annual Operation Cross Country, a nationwide effort that focuses on intercepting underage human trafficking.October 18, 2017
Music
Critics thoroughly deride new Will Smith single 'Get Lit'
Being homers, we tried last month to get on board with Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff's new single, first performed live for their mini-reunion in Europe.October 17, 2017
Holidays
Philly's Christmas Village to return to LOVE Park in 2017
After a one-year stop at Dilworth Park, Philadelphia's Christmas Village will return to LOVE Park in 2017, marking the first event at the iconic plaza since efforts began on a multimillion-dollar renovation.October 17, 2017
Business
Survey results show many Philly businesses hard hit by soda tax
More than half of the Philadelphia businesses that responded to a survey on the effects of the city's sugar-sweetened beverage tax say they've lost revenue as a direct result of the new tax.October 17, 2017
Allegations
7 women accuse N.J. musician, ex-Real Estate guitarist of sexual misconduct
A New Jersey native and founding member of the indie rock band Real Estate has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women over a period spanning about a decade, according to a pair of reports from SPIN and Pitchfork.October 17, 2017
Social Media
WATCH: Psych professor's raging attack on pomegranates lights up Twitter
For the better part of the past year, avocados have been under siege by millennial-haters who insist young people are squandering their chances of homeownership and ruining macaroni and cheese.October 16, 2017
Law Enforcement
ACLU: Marijuana arrests on the rise in Pennsylvania
Marijuana arrests have been climbing steadily in Pennsylvania over the last seven years, pointing to a law enforcement crackdown that has disproportionately targeted African-Americans, according to an analysis released Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union.October 16, 2017
Business
Philly founders get a jolt as Benjamin's Desk merges with 1776
Five years after Anthony and Jennifer Mahar launched the real estate startup that became Philadelphia's most extensive co-working network, Benjamin's Desk will expand its entrepreneurial footprint further into the Northeast Corridor.October 16, 2017
Universities
Report: Penn Law student dies at off-campus residence
The University of Pennsylvania lost another member of its community over the weekend, the second this month and fourth this semester, after third-year law student Justin Hamano was found dead at his off-campus residence.Just In
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- Liberty Flea will bring vintage finds, handmade gifts and holiday shopping to South Philly
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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