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.
August 1, 2017
Investigation
D.A.: Jogger sexually assaulted at gunpoint in Montgomery County park
Authorities in Norristown are seeking help from the public to locate a man who allegedly held a woman at gunpoint on Tuesday before sexually assaulting her at a local park.August 1, 2017
Investigation
Smoking, drinking alligators on Snapchat prompt PSPCA investigation
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will investigate a Snapchat video in which baby alligators were forced to smoke cigarettes and drink from a liquor bottle, the organization announced Tuesday.August 1, 2017
Bicycling
Philly breaks ground on city's first one-way protected bike lane
When Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney unveiled the city's first two-way protected bike lane last fall, the mile-long stretch in Mayfair marked the beginning of an initiative to construct 30 miles of cyclist-friendly roadway in the coming years.August 1, 2017
Restaurants
Bon Appétit picks two Philly spots for 'Best New Restaurants in America 2017'
Two Philadelphia restaurants just scored a place on Bon Appétit's highly anticipated list of America's 50 best new restaurants. Good luck eating at either of them anytime soon now.July 31, 2017
Courts
Philly bar owner pleads guilty to stealing credit card numbers in wire fraud case
The owner of a former Fairmount pub pleaded guilty Monday to 40 counts of wire fraud in a case of stolen credit card numbers stretching back several years, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.July 31, 2017
Celebrities
Old-school Nickelodeon star plans wedding at former Pennsylvania steel factory
Nickelodeon child star Danny Tamberelli is getting married at an old Pennsylvania steel factory.July 31, 2017
Politics
So long, Mooch: Twitter reacts to Anthony Scaramucci's quick exit from White House
Musical chairs at the White House hit an ugly note Monday with the sudden departure of communications director Anthony Scaramucci, the blustery Long Islander who lasted just 11 days after he was hand-picked by President Trump.July 31, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Penn time-lapse video shows makeover of Palestra basketball court
At 90 years old, the famed Palestra at the University of Pennsylvania has hosted more basketball games than any other facility in the college ranks.July 31, 2017
Protests
Protesters disrupt Rendell presser at Franklin Square to demand justice for David Jones
In a growing push for transparency, Black Lives Matter protesters interrupted a press event Monday afternoon at Franklin Square, cutting off former Gov. Ed Rendell to raise questions about last month's fatal police shooting of David Jones.July 27, 2017
Lawsuits
Lawsuit: Doctor used hypnosis in alleged sexual assault at Penn Presbyterian
An independent physician who practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in West Philadelphia is facing accusations that he employed hypnosis and possibly drugs in order to sexually assault one of his patients.Just In
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