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.
January 17, 2017
Transportation
NJ Transit launches new peak-hour bus service in Philadelphia
Commuters who come to Philadelphia from South Jersey can now count on a new option after NJ Transit announced the launch of additional peak-hour bus service at stops west of City Hall.January 17, 2017
Infrastructure
Group challenges PennDOT plan to destroy historic bridge
An environmental justice and preservation group in Bucks County has filed a challenge against PennDOT over the agency's plans demolish a historic bridge in Tinicum Township.January 17, 2017
Restaurants
Old City gem named best Chinese restaurant in Pennsylvania
When it comes to Chinese food, Philadelphia is home to the best spot in Pennsylvania, according to a new list of the top honors around the United States.January 17, 2017
Investigation
Germantown bar manager fatally shot after dispute with security guard
Philadelphia police are investigating after the owner of a Germantown bar was fatally shot Monday night following an argument with a member of his security staff.January 16, 2017
Health News
Jefferson launches new integrative health institute
Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health have established a new integrative health institute that will focus on the intersections of health science, technology and therapeutic approaches to treating a range of conditions.January 16, 2017
Offices
Philly municipal offices featured in The Atlantic's 'Americans at Work' photography series
What better time than Monday to celebrate work? Thank God the weekend is over!January 16, 2017
Courts
Pennsylvania to receive $19.4 million in massive Moody's settlement
The state of Pennsylvania will receive approximately $19.4 million as part of a massive settlement in the U.S. Department of Justice investigation into Moody's Corporation's alleged unfair and deceptive business practices in its rating of mortgage-backed securities.January 16, 2017
Housing
Pennsylvania town has highest rent-income ratio in United States
A new national study of evictions and housing affordability finds that Allentown currently has the highest rent income ratio in the United States, putting pressure on local renters to make ends meet.January 16, 2017
Politics
Springsteen cover band backs out of playing Trump inauguration ball
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie might have to bring his iPod to the Garden State Inaugural Ball on Thursday night if he wants to listen to Bruce Springsteen.January 15, 2017
Television
Kevin Hart producing 'Black Man's Guide' for History channel special
The A+E Networks announced last week that Hart is slated to executive produce and star in a two-hour History channel special, “Kevin Hart Presents: The Black Man’s Guide to History,” that will feature a series of re-enactments focusing on significant black figures and events.Just In
- Pa. elections chief: 'Nothing has changed' following Trump mail-in ballot order
- Eagles rookie TE Eli Stowers headed to IR
- Sixers player preview: Labaron Philon Jr. aims to provide a spark in rookie season
- CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety
- 'The mission became personal.' Philly firefighters, police deployed to Ground Zero reflect on the days after 9/11
- Penn student who went viral for his dorm room design wins $100,000 prize in a content creator competition
- Three historic Fairmount Park mansions will host a Revolutionary-era festival
- Edelman Fossil Park's World of Bugs will have edible insects, roach races and live animal encounters during GreenFest
