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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

November 6, 2016

Politics

WATCH: Van Jones interviews family of Trump supporters in Gettysburg

by Michael Tanenbaum

A few weeks ago, during a furious rush of cross-country campaigning, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivered what he styled as his own version of the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln's resoundingly affirmative speech at the crossroads of the American Civil War in Nov. 1863.

November 4, 2016

Legislation

Gov. Wolf signs bill legalizing Uber, Lyft in Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill Friday that formally legalizes Uber and Lyft in Philadelphia after the Pennsylvania Senate voted overwhelmingly in concurrence with its passage in the House of Representatives.

November 4, 2016

Television

Comcast launching Netflix nationwide on X1 platform

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia-based cable giant Comcast announced Friday that it will officially integrate Netflix into the X1 platform beginning next week, enabling millions of customers nationwide to seamlessly browse and access the streaming service's online collection of TV shows and movies.

November 3, 2016

Investigation

Burning body found underneath I-76 in South Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after the remains of a burning human body were discovered Thursday morning on an embankment beneath Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia.

November 3, 2016

Liquor Control Board

Philly bidders win four PLCB 'zombie' licenses in state's first auction

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced Thursday that it has issued 37 Notices of Selection for the state's initial restaurant license auction, including four by bidders in Philadelphia.

November 3, 2016

Restaurants

Naf Naf Grill opens shawarma spot with a bang in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Free pitas had 19th and Market Streets packed on Thursday afternoon to mark the grand opening of Naf Naf Grill's Center City location, a surefire destination for seekers of fast casual Middle Eastern food.

November 3, 2016

Tourism

WATCH: British blokes list 8 things NOT to do in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

As major American cities go, Philadelphia is a great one to feel free to do pretty much whatever you please without fear of ridicule as long as it falls within the boundaries of the law. This is an exciting place with limitless activities, sights, restaurants and underground cultural life. If you're bored, there's something wrong with you.

November 3, 2016

Roller Coasters

Bumpy Wildwood roller coaster undergoing $5 million in repairs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Visitors to Morey's Pier next summer will be riding a new and improved Great Nor'Easter as crews get to work on a piece-by-piece repairs of the 2,100-foot ride.

November 2, 2016

Investigation

Fishtown salon owner, struck by arsonist at home, left to pick up pieces

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jess Bernard might not have survived on Sunday morning had it not been for a frantic call from her neighbor, a nurse who had to be awake at five in the morning to get to work.

November 2, 2016

Events

Cyndi Lauper, McGinty, Rendell to attend Gayborhood bar crawl

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Gayborhood will be visited this Friday night by none other than Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Katie McGinty, former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell, singer Cindi Lauper and "Will and Grace" star Debra Messing for an LGBT bar crawl ahead of the 2016 general election.