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 23, 2016
Riots
Rioting Penn State fans cause estimated $18,000 in damages
The Penn State Nittany Lions are ranked 24th in the nation after defeating archrival Ohio State 24-21 in comeback fashion on Saturday, but State College is reportedly $18,000 in the hole after thousands of students rioted in the streets to celebrate the victory.October 23, 2016
Fires
Still breathing, dog 'Che' hailed as savior in Port Richmond fire
A family in Port Richmond is alive Sunday night thanks to a family dog who alerted them to a spreading overnight fire in their home.October 23, 2016
Politics
There's another Penn grad running for POTUS — as a write-in — and he's vying for Trump's votes
Just over two weeks remain until the 2016 presidential election on Nov. 8, but if you ask economist and University of Pennsylvania graduate Laurence Kotlikoff, that's plenty of time to mount a Herculean campaign to become the nation's next Commander-in-Chief — or, at the very least, bring down Donald Trump.October 20, 2016
Legislation
Prevailing wage law expanded to include service workers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Thursday signed legislation that expands the city's prevailing wage law to include service workers at publicly-subsidized institutions.October 20, 2016
Investigation
New Jersey lawyer charged in alleged Twitter child porn ring
A New Jersey lawyer is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say he distributed and received child pornography using multiple accounts on microblogging platform Twitter, the state Attorney General's office announced on Thursday.October 20, 2016
Internet
Kevin Hart, Mark Cuban slated for 'Celebs React' web series
From "Talk Soup" to "Tosh.0" to "Ridiculousness," there's no shortage of options out there for people who want their insane internet shenanigans curated by celebrities.October 20, 2016
Development
Lincoln Square: New renderings and a video glimpse of South Philly project
The Lincoln Square project proposed at Broad Street and Washington Avenue is picking up steam as it prepares to undergo the Civic Design Review process on Nov. 1.October 20, 2016
Media
Barkann out as WIP picks up Jon Ritchie, Joe DeCamara
The impending shake-up at SportsRadio 94WIP is starting to take shape as the station announced Thursday it has hired former Eagles fullback Jon Ritchie and ex-97.5 The Fanatic evening host Joe DeCamera to take over the late morning "Mike and Ike Show," effective Monday.October 20, 2016
Education
Philadelphia launches PHLpreK website with resources for parents
On Thursday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney announced the formal launch of the five-year plan to add 6,500 locally funded, quality pre-K seats in Philadelphia. The soda tax is projected to generate approximately $410 million over the next five years, about $210 million of which will go to the pre-k initiative.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.Just In
- City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office
- 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
- 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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