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 9, 2016
Protests
Protesters press Kenney at City Hall during Philadelphia Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
A group of local protesters interrupted Philadelphia's 7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall on Sunday morning amid ongoing controversy over alleged discriminatory practices among nightclubs and bars in the Gayborhood.October 9, 2016
Holidays
Bucks County synagogue offering free 'Kol Nidre' service
In an unprecedented move, a Bucks County synagogue will open its doors free of charge Tuesday night for its Kol Nidre service on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism.October 9, 2016
Recalls
Turkey Hill recalls Dutch Chocolate ice cream over flavor mix-up
Lancaster County-based Turkey Hill Dairy will recall select 48. oz containers of its Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream after the company discovered some of the packages contain Rocky Road Premium Ice Cream with undeclared ingredients.October 6, 2016
Investigation
Authorities investigating apparent murder-suicide in New Jersey
Officials in Ocean County announced Thursday that a murder-suicide investigation is underway after a Jackson Township man and a Lakewood woman were discovered dead in separate locations during the early morning hours.October 6, 2016
Art
Penn grad crowdfunding for Philly-themed adult coloring book
You're never too old to color, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.October 6, 2016
Education
WATCH: South Philly teacher receives prestigious $25,000 award
A South Philadelphia elementary school teacher got the surprise of a lifetime on Thursday when she was presented with a $25,000 check by The Milken Foundation, a 30-year-old organization that provides annual financial awards to educators who further excellence in classrooms around the country.October 5, 2016
Restaurants
South Philly Barbacoa accuses rival restaurant of recipe 'spying'
One day after the jollity of National Taco Day in the United States, the co-owner of one of Philadelphia's most decorated Mexican restaurants blasted the owners of a new rival for allegedly wheedling culinary secrets from her and debasing the ethnic value of her culture's signature cuisine.October 5, 2016
Politics
St. Joe's prof: 'Sexy and important' Pennsylvania is belle of the 2016 election
For months and months, political observers have consecrated Pennsylvania as a potentially decisive battleground state in the fast-approaching 2016 presidential election.October 4, 2016
Clowns
Throngs of Penn State students wage massive 'clown hunt' on campus
Hundreds of Penn State students wage massive 'clown hunt' on campusOctober 4, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Karma, police catch up to driver cruising shoulder on Philly highway
Everybody hates traffic. The only thing everybody hates more than traffic is people who feel that it doesn't apply to them.Just In
- Wonder food hall to move production, distribution offices to South Jersey
- Only 6 of 41 home games on the Sixers' schedule have tickets available for under $100 on Ticketmaster
- Suspicious backpack at City Hall cleared after prompting evacuation during City Council's first day of fall session
- PPA starts enforcing its newest smart loading zones in Center City
- Fantasy football Week 2 sit/start advice: Baker Mayfield will bounce back, David Montgomery drop off
- Checking in on recent former Eagles: Nakobe Dean, Jaelan Phillips make solid debuts
- Chestnut Hill's Night of Lights will transform Germantown Ave. with illuminated buildings and projected history
- Downtown Bryn Mawr will be filled with 90+ vintage and handmade vendors at October's Clover Market
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