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 2, 2016
Investigation
Fishtown salon owner, struck by arsonist at home, left to pick up pieces
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
Courts
Pennsylvania judge accused of having sex with defendant's girlfriend
A veteran Pennsylvania judge was hit with administrative charges on Wednesday after the state's Judicial Conduct Board presented evidence that he allegedly had sex with the girlfriend of a defendant in his drug and alcohol treatment court.November 2, 2016
Events
Cyndi Lauper, McGinty, Rendell to attend Gayborhood bar crawl
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.November 2, 2016
Parks
Renovations complete at South Philly's Palumbo Park
Renovations at Bella Vista's Palumbo Park are complete, wrapping up a nearly year-long project to spruce up the grounds of the recreation center at 723 Catherine Street.November 2, 2016
Historic Homes
WATCH: Prince Albert visits Grace Kelly home, family talks plans for property
When the historic East Falls home of the late actress Grace Kelly finally sold in September forNovember 2, 2016
Legislation
Wolf signs package of bills to combat heroin, opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed four bills that will strengthen the state's programs and defenses against the crisis of heroin and opioid addition.November 1, 2016
Politics
Undecided vote crucial as McGinty takes huge lead over Toomey in F&M survey
With one week remaining before the 2016 Pennsylvania Senate election, Democratic challenger Katie McGinty has landed 12 points ahead of incumbant Republican Pat Toomey among likely voters in the latest poll conducted by Franklin & Marshall University.November 1, 2016
SEPTA
Twitter bursts nerves over #SEPTAStrike in Philadelphia
Much to the dismay of thousands of public transit commuters in Philadelphia, SEPTA's buses, subways and trolleys are all temporarily out of commission after Transport Workers Union Local 234 went out on strike when the clock struck 12:01 Tuesday morning.November 1, 2016
Humor
WATCH: 'Newsman' hits sloppy streets of Manayunk on Halloween
How is everyone and the five pounds of gut they gained feeling on the day after Halloween?November 1, 2016
Fire
Firefighters battling blaze at Camden home
Camden firefighters are battling a large blaze that broke out Tuesday afternoon at a property north of the city's downtown district.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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