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.
November 7, 2016
Road Closures
Road closures in effect for Hillary Clinton rally in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police have placed several traffic closures into effect for Monday's campaign appearance by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at Independence Mall.November 7, 2016
Restaurants
Garces lands provider deal at New Hope's Playhouse Inn revival
A revitalized theater in Bucks County will be served by none other than Philadelphia's Garces Group when it eventually opens in New Hope.November 7, 2016
Television
Pa. infant left on Amish porch to appear as adult on TLC series
A Lancaster County woman who was left on the porch of an Amish family forty years ago — now a mother herself — is searching for her family and will appear on an upcoming episode of TLC's "Long Lost Family" reality series.November 7, 2016
Elections
Philadelphia votes 'yes' on $184 million city bond question
Philadelphia voters who head to the polls on Tuesday will be presented with a ballot question to decide whether the city should borrow money for a major investment in infrastructure projects.November 6, 2016
SEPTA
City of Philadelphia files motion to halt SEPTA strike for Election Day
The city of Philadelphia filed a motion on Sunday to temporarily halt the ongoing SEPTA strike for Tuesday's election.November 6, 2016
Concerts
Penn State reveals performers for first ever concert at Beaver Stadium
For the first time in the 56-year history of Beaver Stadium, Penn State University will hold a concert at the home of the Nittany Lions.November 6, 2016
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens CEO says Main Garden Fountain will 'blow your mind'
A multimillion project in the works at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square will "blow your mind" when it opens next May, CEO Paul Redman recently said of the New Heights Main Garden Fountain.November 6, 2016
SEPTA
Group plans to distribute 'Inconvenience Passes' to SEPTA riders
Six days into a SEPTA labor dispute that has crippled public transportation in Philadelphia, a group of local activists plans to hand out "Inconvenience Passes" to commuters affected by the work stoppage.November 6, 2016
Events
WATCH: Bruce Springsteen's full performance at Clinton rally in Philadelphia
Rock and roll superstar Bruce Springsteen joined thousands in Philadelphia Monday night as Hillary Clinton held a rally at Independence Mall on the eve of the 2016 presidential election.November 6, 2016
Politics
WATCH: Van Jones interviews family of Trump supporters in Gettysburg
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.Just In
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- How much has the cost of Thanksgiving dinner gone up over the past 50 years?
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- The SS United States took much longer to sink than anticipated
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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