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.
April 18, 2017
Television
Comedy Central orders pilot of 'Delco Proper'
After four episodes made for the web, Comedy Central is ready to move forward on a pilot for "Delco Proper," the series about three lumberyard workers who embody the struggle—not really—to become mature adults in a small, nettlesome town they never left.April 18, 2017
Documentaries
New documentary takes aim at Philly urban planning pioneer Ed Bacon
Without Edmund Bacon, Philadelphia simply would not be what it is today. So many of the city's most recognized modern-day features – Society Hill's greenways, Independence Mall, Market East, Penn's Landing and the Far Northeast – are due to Bacon's sway as director of the City Planning Commission from 1949 to 1970.April 18, 2017
Celebrities
WATCH: Kevin Hart dishes sage advice in audio preview of new book
Kevin Hart will make you laugh, make you run, sell you underwear, occupy a day in the lives of Philadelphia residents — and now that he's about to be an author, he's also got some wisdom to dispense.April 17, 2017
Media
Anthony Gargano addresses absence from 97.5 The Fanatic
97.5 The Fanatic morning show host Anthony Gargano returned to the airwaves Monday after taking last week off in the wake of colleague Maureen Williams' dismissal from the station.April 17, 2017
Film
Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga appear in first set photo from 'A Star is Born'
New father and new director Bradley Cooper has gotten close with Lady Gaga since it was announced last spring the pop star would play a leading role in the actor's remake of "A Star is Born."April 17, 2017
Investigation
Philadelphia police search Fairmount Park after alleged sighting of Facebook Live killer
Philadelphia police are reportedly searching Fairmount Park after Steve Stephens, the Cleveland suspect sought for streaming the murder of an innocent man on Facebook Live, was allegedly spotted on park grounds.April 17, 2017
Police
Abington police cancel search for missing Uber driver
Police said they fear that the township woman planned to harm herself.April 16, 2017
Obituaries
Stolen remains of Philly native recovered by family in mourning
A grief-stricken widower rejoiced Saturday night after hearing from police that the ashes of her late husband, a Philadelphia native who suffered a heart attack last August, had been recovered following a break-in last Wednesday at a San Francisco parking garage.April 16, 2017
Restaurants
Philly restaurant V Street opening second location in Washington, D.C.
The founders of Philadelphia's critically hailed Vedge will soon take another one of their local concepts down Interstate 95 to Washington,D.C., adding another top-flight vegan destination to the nation's capital.April 13, 2017
Investigation
A.G.: Fugitive in 'Black Widow' homicide case returns to Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man who fled the United States allegedly to avoid prosecution in the murder of his former-son-in law has been returned to the state to face justice, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Thursday.Just In
- Mayor Parker orders review of Philly's foster care system following the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford
- Police investigate video of officer shoving man in dispute over social media posts
- Full injury report for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 'Jeopardy!' contestant from Delco loses title defense but wins over Eagles fans in final round
- Antidepressants Lexapro and Cymbalta may offer more enduring relief than Prozac, new study says
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- 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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