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.
June 11, 2017
Investigation
New Jersey school district investigates digital removal of 'Trump' from yearbook photos
A central New Jersey school district has come under fire from free speech advocates after yearbook photos of two students were digitally altered to remove references to President Donald Trump printed on their clothing.June 11, 2017
Real Estate
Look Inside: Sixers legend Mo Cheeks' old Main Line estate on market
Former Philadelphia 76ers point guard and coach Maurice Cheeks, a leading member of the team's 1983 championship roster, is looking to sell his luxurious mansion on the Main Line.June 11, 2017
Politics
Twitter account @KellyanneLeaks suggests Conway vented at embassy party
South Jersey native Kellyanne Conway, top aide to President Trump, went on the record late last month to say that women in the White House are given full respect and a platform exercise their influence in the best interests of the country.June 11, 2017
Investigation
Police: South Philly Wawa manager stabbed by customer during dispute
Philadelphia police have arrested a suspect who allegedly stabbed the manager of a local Wawa during the course of an argument on Sunday morning.June 8, 2017
Investigation
PSPCA: Baby raccoons stuffed in trash bag in South Philly
The Pennsylvania SPCA is seeking the public's help in gathering information about the disposal of two live baby raccoons found stuffed in a tied trash bag in South Philadelphia last weekend.June 8, 2017
Indego
As Indego expands, Philly receives grant for equity in bike sharing
Philadelphia's 2-year-old bike-sharing program Indego added another 14 stations this week, many of them in South and West Philadelphia neighborhoods where pickup and drop-off points had been in shorter supply.June 8, 2017
Wildlife
They're baaaack: Clinging jellyfish return to New Jersey coastline
Remember those invasive, tiny jellyfish that plagued the Jersey coastline last summer? The species whose venomous sting is so powerful it left a man hospitalized for two days after a swimming trip to the Shrewsbury River at Monmouth Beach?June 7, 2017
Restaurants
Four Philly spots make list of America's best casual restaurants
With so much critical attention reserved for fine dining establishments, sometimes America's local haunts don't get the full attention they deserve.June 7, 2017
Politics
WATCH: DA candidate Larry Krasner discusses vision for Philadelphia
Longtime defense attorney Larry Krasner won last month's primary election for district attorney in Philadelphia by a wide margin, a surprise to some who viewed his background opposing prosecutors as a potential hangup for voters.June 7, 2017
Restaurants
South Philly Barbacoa has 'full faith' in switch to El Compadre at Italian Market
Nearly six months after the tragic death of Isaias Berriozabal-Martinez, the 23-year-old founder of torta shop El Compadre and son of South Philly Barbacoa owners Christina Martinez and Benjamin Miller, the two restaurants will be merging at the Italian Market location on South Ninth Street.Just In
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- More than 150 Philadelphia art studios and creative spaces will open to the public for free this October
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