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 7, 2017
Television
WATCH: 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' gets an animated 'He-Man' mashup
Trying to imagine a weirder version of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" poses an interesting thought experiment — and a worthwhile one, considering the FXX series began a hiatus after the conclusion of its 12th season.June 6, 2017
Wawa
Pennsylvania politicians pitch Wawa vs. Sheetz battle on Twitter
The creeping narrative that Sheetz is somehow a superior convenience store to Wawa has been gaining ground in recent months, fueled by a report from a site called GasBuddy and an aggressive hiring push by Sheetz.June 6, 2017
Employment
Penn Medicine lands in Forbes' top 10 places to work in United States
The University of Pennsylvania's impact on the economy of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania totaled $14.3 billion in fiscal year 2015, an enormous figure that powerfully quantifies the Ivy League institution's central role in the livelihood of our region.June 6, 2017
Celebrities
Kevin Hart speaks out on Cosby case, calls Bill Maher 'tacky'
North Philadelphia native and superstar comedian Kevin Hart appeared on Power 101.5's "The Breakfast Club" radio show on Tuesday morning as part of the ongoing publicity tour for his new tell-all book about life lessons.June 6, 2017
Travel
Jersey Shore spot dubbed America's 'coolest' small town
Thanks to Budget Travel, an online resource for savvy explorers, we now know America's coolest small towns in 2017.June 5, 2017
Politics
Former Philly GOP head Joe DeFelice joins Trump administration
In a move many expected would come to pass, former Philadelphia Republican Party Chairman Joseph DeFelice will join the administration of President Donald Trump.June 5, 2017
Lifestyle
Pennsylvania town has one of 30 'most charming' main streets in United States
One of the best parts about skipping town — whether it's a day trip, a weekend or a vacation — is taking in the scenery that gives permanence and appeal to the places you visit. It's nice to see what defines "home" to the people who live there, and very often it's a town's main strip that gives the most telling picture of both its history and development.June 5, 2017
Scandals
WATCH: Instagram weightlifting star accused of 'fake plates,' 'fake butt'
In the bygone era of Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGuire, our thirst to see feats of superhuman strength and skill often superseded the question of whether foul play might have been involved. That was before the emergence of social media put this tendency of ours itself on steroids, so to speak.June 5, 2017
Restaurants
Brauhaus Schmitz debuts revamped summer menu on South Street
Just in time for summer, Philadelphia's foremost bierhall is introducing a brand-new menu that will emphasize the restaurant's German roots and schnaps.June 4, 2017
Legislation
Delaware adopts 'breed bias' law to prevent dog discrimination
Dog lovers and animal welfare activists scored a victory in Delaware this past Friday when Gov. John Carney signed a bill protecting the rights of pet owners to safely keep any breed or mix, following suit with 21 states that have adopted similar "breed bias" legislation meant to prevent discrimination.Just In
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