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.
October 31, 2016
Media
Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz pens obit for NBC10's Sheela Allen-Stephens
A week ago, Philadelphia lost one its most iconic media personalities in Sheela Allen-Stephens, a mainstay at NBC10 for the better part of 20 years.October 31, 2016
Indego
Indego calls on Philly to reach 1 millionth ride before 2017
More than a year and half since Philadelphia launched its public bike share transportation system, Indego is on track to track to reach 1 million rides by the end of the year.October 31, 2016
Neighborhoods
Maps make you wonder, what is Fishtown?
Fishtown has apparently grown up in more ways than one. It's grown down, too. And a little east and west.October 31, 2016
Obituaries
Villanova student mourned after death in dorm room
Members of the extended community at Villanova University are in mourning Monday after the loss of a student who passed away unexpectedly in his dorm room on Sunday night.October 29, 2016
Protests
WATCH: Angry protesters derail Christie at event for Superstorm Sandy anniversary
Angry protesters at a fourth-anniversary event for Superstorm Sandy dogged New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in Seaside Heights on Friday, challenging a set of a statistics touting the state's role in a long and grueling recovery process across the state.October 29, 2016
Courts
WATCH: Emotional scene erupts in New Jersey courtroom
The family of a Jackson man who was fatally shot in the back three years ago burst into rage at a Toms River courtroom after judge provided a lenient sentence as part of a plea bargain for their son's killer.October 29, 2016
NFL
Jaelen Strong, now with Texans, can't believe Kid Reporter's ignorance of Iverson
Philadelphia native Jaelen Strong, a 22-year-old wideout for the Houston Texans, was recently getting interviewed by a little kid who's been "hired" by the team to help helm a new series called "Texans Buzz."October 29, 2016
Innovation
Pennovation Center poised to rewire science, spirit of entrepreneurship
Every shimmering detail of the University of Pennsylvania's new business incubator and lab is cutting edge, right down the 3D printed scissors ushered on stage by a robot to cut the ceremonial ribbon.October 28, 2016
Profiles
'Grateful' Sam Katz opens up about his marijuana arrest at Philly airport
It's been a week of soul searching for Sam Katz, the former Philadelphia mayoral candidate who's out 25 bucks after he was cited for possession of marijuana.October 27, 2016
Historic Homes
Norcross announces historic designation of Camden's MLK Jr. home
The Camden row home where Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. boarded with a friend while they were seminary students has officially received historic designation from the city's Historical Society, marking the culmination of an initiative to save it from demolition.Just In
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