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 15, 2017
Social Media
Commissioner 'utterly horrified' by Philly firefighter's Facebook post
A Philadelphia firefighter who posted a Facebook image of himself carrying a tiki torch and captioned it "Headed to Virginia" will be spared his job despite the "reprehensible" content of the message, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said in a statement Tuesday afternoon.August 15, 2017
History
There's a Jersey Shore in Pennsylvania, why?
How did a Pennsylvania borough without a beach wind up with a nickname from New Jersey?August 14, 2017
Humor
WATCH: John Oliver recruits Weird Al on accordion to pacify North Korea
Tensions with North Korea have returned to a boiling point in recent weeks, exacerbated in part by the rhetoric of President Donald Trump and America's volatile relationships with regional powers in China and Russia.August 14, 2017
Events
CNN's Jake Tapper to keynote Philadelphia World Heritage City celebration
For the second time since Philadelphia became the first World Heritage City in the U.S., local leaders will gather next month to celebrate the recognition in solidarity with representatives from 270 other cities that share the distinction worldwide.August 14, 2017
Lawsuits
Lawsuit: Bucks County woman finds dead rodent in Chick-fil-A sandwich
A Bucks County woman is seeking $50,000 in monetary damages from the owner of a local Chick-fil-A after she allegedly found a dead rodent in a sandwich she purchased last November.August 14, 2017
Medication
Pennsylvania to distribute anti-radiation pills in nuclear power plant zones
Pennsylvania residents who live or work within ten miles of one of the state's five nuclear power plants will have an opportunity this month to restock on potassium iodide (KI), an anti-radiation medication that prevents absorption of radioactive by the thyroid gland.August 14, 2017
Animal Cruelty
Angry witnesses say man 'speared' seagull at Jersey Shore
On an overcast Monday morning in Ocean City, beachgoers described a disturbing attack on a seagull as it grazed the sand for scraps of a sandwich.August 13, 2017
Quizzo
Philly Quizzo team scores flawless victory in 'The Wire' showdown
Way down in the Philadelphia watering hole known as the London Grill, five young mavens of HBO's celebrated crime drama "The Wire" done changed the game.August 13, 2017
Crashes
Fiery tanker truck crash causes major delays on NJ Turnpike
An overturned tanker truck on the New Jersey Turnpike left weekend travelers stuck in gridlock Sunday afternoon as state officials worked to clean up the fiery scene.August 13, 2017
Sleep
This scent, found in new body lotion, could seriously help improve your sleep
If you've been tossing and turning at night until you resign to reading articles like this one on your phone, there may be a non-pharmaceutical remedy to your sleeplessness.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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