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.
May 24, 2017
Crime
Yelp reviewers skewer business page of man who punched victim with cerebral palsy
In addition to a slew of criminal charges in Chester County, the man who viciously sucker-punched an innocent victim with cerebral palsy is now facing a torrent of hatred at the Yelp page for his tree removal business.May 24, 2017
NBA
WATCH: Allen Iverson talks NBA trash-talk, tells a Michael Jordan tale
From neighborhood courts to the pro arenas — high school and college hoops generally elevate sportsmanship — it often pays to run your mouth a little bit, accepting the risk that you could end up watching your target punish you.May 24, 2017
Television
WATCH: Patton Oswalt offers take on 'subhuman' cast of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
With a big hiatus on tap for "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," fans of the long-running comedy will either have to find other forms of vile entertainment or pin their hopes on the prospects of "A.P. Bio," the new NBC series starring Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt.May 24, 2017
Accidents
Owner of beloved Jersey Shore ice cream shop Springer's dies after car accident
It's a rite of passage for any frequenter or visitor of Stone Harbor: waiting in long lines to get a cone or a cup from Springer's Homemade Ice Cream. Few tests of patience in life are such mortal locks to be worth it.May 23, 2017
Research
Truvía as insect 'birth control?' Drexel study finds second use for artificial sweetener
Could the Truvia you innocently pour into your iced tea and cereal be a potential form of birth control?May 23, 2017
Restaurants
Join Little Pete's for a final goodbye block party in Center City
Philadelphia diner lovers, here's your last chance to celebrate a Center City icon.May 23, 2017
Business
Philly is home to the hottest retail corridor in the United States
Ask any Philadelphian for the best place to shop in Center City and they'll probably tell you either Rittenhouse or South Street, both of which offer a mix of independent shops, big brands and specialty stores.May 23, 2017
Social Media
New Jersey native Chelsea Handler cracks Instagram joke about United Airlines
It was just a matter of time before the fallout of the United Airlines debacle, in which a physician was forcibly dragged off an April flight, wound up in the hands of a good comedian.May 22, 2017
Controversy
Restaurant apologizes for 'Pill Cosby' cocktail, pulls drink from menu
A restaurant in Washington, D.C. found itself backpedaling and apologizing Monday after serving up a sardonic "Pill Cosby" cocktail it initially claimed was meant to raise awareness of drugging in bars.May 22, 2017
Recycling
Philly councilman holding e-cycling event to discard electronics
Are you tired of staring at that 32-inch tube TV you claim to be keeping for the sake of a VHS you'll never watch? How about your dead vacuum cleaner and yellowing cordless landline?Just In
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