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.
March 19, 2017
Social Media
Did Philly director of Snoop Dogg's anti-Trump music video just get pranked?
In a sign of the irredeemably strange times we're living in, last week we had a sitting president of the United States leap into a Twitter beef with Snoop Dogg.March 19, 2017
Investigation
Video: Multiple combatants sought in hectic brawl at SEPTA station
Investigators with the SEPTA Transit Police Department are seeking multiple individuals who were filmed participating in a chaotic brawl Thursday afternoon at the Race/Vine Station along the Broad Street Line.March 19, 2017
Music
WATCH: Chuck Berry, John Lennon perform together in Philly in 1972
The music world lost of one of rock 'n' roll's pioneers Saturday with the passing of Chuck Berry, a trailblazing idol who shaped the evolution of frenzied guitar riffs and planted the seeds of a teen obsession that has continued unabated in the decades since.March 19, 2017
Coins
Chester County man lucks into possession of extremely rare coin
There's no better truism to hope for than that you'll find yourself in the right place at the right time, especially when it involves unwitting kindness and a big payday.March 16, 2017
Oceans
WATCH: Jersey Shore gets big nod for nor'easter 'Wave of the Day'
In an ongoing effort to pretend it's not cold, slushy and gross outside in the middle of March, we turn to a post from a pro surfer based out of Ocean City, who, instead of sipping hot cocoa this week, decided to brave the angry sea.March 16, 2017
Education
School District of Philadelphia recruiting 1,000 new teachers for next year
The School District of Philadelphia has launched an aggressive plan to hire as many 1,000 new teachers in advance of next school year, rolling out a series of advertisements aimed at enticing aspiring educators.March 16, 2017
Investigation
WATCH: Suspect wanted in gunpoint robbery of West Philly food trucks
Philadelphia police are searching for an armed suspect who allegedly robbed two food trucks in West Philadelphia on Monday.March 16, 2017
Politics
City Council just gave Kevin Hart his own official day in Philadelphia
Kevin Hart is officially Philadelphia royalty, if he wasn't already.March 15, 2017
Music
Wawa gets another ode in harpist's ambient bliss shore track
These things, steady as they come, don't write themselves. The refrain is that Wawa is the greatest, by at least a mile, and who do you know out there writing songs for Sheetz, which is supposedly Pennsylvania's favorite gas station?March 15, 2017
Arrests
Philadelphia defends sanctuary city policy amid 248 ICE arrests across region
The city of Philadelphia will hold firm on its sanctuary status in the wake of 248 arrests of "criminal aliens" in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware over the last two weeks.Just In
- Former Sixer Robert Covington lists his Cherry Hill home for $2.9 million
- 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
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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