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 19, 2016
Beaches
Wildwoods Dog Beach ranked second best in United States
Number two never sounded so sweet.October 19, 2016
Legislation
Pennsylvania House passes bill to legalize Uber, Lyft in Philly
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelming approved a bill that would provide permanent authorization to rideshare services Uber and Lyft and legalize their operation in Philadelphia.October 19, 2016
Liquor
Study: Liquor privatization increases rates of violent assault
Pennsylvania citizens rejoiced last summer when Governor Tom Wolf loosened the state's grip on liquor and wine, extending Sunday hours at state stores and tweaking regulations so that licensed grocery stores can sell wine.October 19, 2016
Investigation
New Jersey student jumps out window to escape standardized test
A 15-year-old New Jersey girl broke her ankle Wednesday morning after jumping two stories from her Asbury Park high school in a last ditch effort to avoid taking a standardized test.October 19, 2016
Investigation
Officials: Two injured in Camden County plane crash
Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon in the crash of a small airplane in Camden County, officials said.October 18, 2016
Restaurants
South Philly Barbacoa offshoot El Compadre brings back the family tortas
The tortas are coming back, as much by popular demand as by familial rite.October 18, 2016
Comedy
WATCH: Philly prankster's clowning around town ends in apparent arrest
Just in time for the Halloween spirit, Philly YouTube star Ed Bassmaster decided to stick with what's trending and dress up as a clown.October 18, 2016
Lawsuits
Woman files suit claiming N.Y. Giants team photo fell, 'violently struck her'
The New York Giants and MetLife Stadium have been sued by a New Jersey woman who claims she was severely injured by a fallen team photo while visiting the team gift shop two years ago.October 17, 2016
Business
Kimmel Center joins UArts for $11 million purchase of Merriam Theater
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the University of the Arts on Monday announced a new partnership that includes the purchase of the Merriam Theater, Philadelphia's longest continuous venue for Broadway shows and a fixture in the Avenue of the Arts cultural district since 1918.October 17, 2016
Higher Education
Columbia University band rips Penn with midfield poem on Trump, rape culture
The Penn Quakers football team was up 7-0 at halftime of Saturday's matchup with the Columbia University Lions, an Ivy League battle generally more about glory than the standings.Just In
- Bucks County man who shot at DoorDash driver over a late cheesesteak delivery sentenced to prison
- Opening acts drop out of Ed Sheeran's show in Philly in protest of Macklemore being booted from the tour
- Flyers' 2026-27 promotional schedule hints at new 'Hometown Remix' jerseys
- Checking in on recent former Eagles: Nakobe Dean, Jaelan Phillips make solid debuts
- Pro sports leagues urge Pa., N.J. and other states to crack down on bettors who harass players
- A year of cleaning up illegal dumpsites cost Philly taxpayers nearly $9 million, report says
- Blackwood Pumpkin Festival will bring 200+ vendors, food trucks and live entertainment to South Jersey
- Mütter Museum's Halloween party will recreate a medieval 'dancing plague' with DJs, cocktails and immersive theater
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