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 13, 2016
Investigation
Mysterious trash can explosion under investigation in Barnegat
Authorities in Barnegat Township are investigating after a trash can exploded early Thursday morning in the area of Village Drive, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced.October 12, 2016
Street Art
Philly street artist blasts 'scribblers' videotaped defacing 'Beer Monster' mural
A well-known Philadelphia street artist is incensed with a group of "childish and disrespectful" taggers who defaced a mural of his outside a local homebrew shop in West Philadelphia.October 12, 2016
Eagles
Carson Wentz leaves a big tip for a fan at his alma mater
The last time we had an occasion to discuss the tipping habits of Philadelphia Eagles players, it was LeSean McCoy giving two dimes to a server at the former PYT in Northern Liberties. Nobody was particularly happy with Shady about that one, but it's in the past.October 12, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Kevin Hart stomps Jimmy Fallon in 'Would You Rather?'
Philadelphia native Kevin Hart is just about ready for the Oct. 14 theatrical release his of Lincoln Financial Field comedy special "Kevin Hart: What Now?"October 12, 2016
Investigations
Police: Pennsylvania man allegedly killed by co-worker at Vineland hotel
Authorities in Vineland have a suspect in custody after a Pennsylvania man was found fatally shot early Wednesday morning at a hotel, police said.October 12, 2016
Murals
GreenDrop donation center holding mural contest in South Philly
Local artists looking for a place to showcase their work and pick-up a hefty prize are invited to submit a mural design concept to South Philadelphia's new GreenDrop charitable donation center, which launched last month on South Street.October 12, 2016
Allegations
Guitarist kicked out of Philly band responds to sexual assault allegations
The members of Philadelphia-based indie rock band Beach Slang have kicked out their guitarist amid four-year-old allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman, the group announced on Facebook.October 12, 2016
Restaurants
Montgomery County mom calls Friendly's removal of autistic son 'dehumanizing'
A Montgomery County mother is speaking out after her five-year-old autistic son's crying resulted in the family's removal from a Friendly's restaurant in Pottstown.October 10, 2016
Wildlife
Infamous Delco black bear gets new home after menacing Radnor Township
A black bear that spent nearly a month on the loose in Delaware County has been captured and transferred to a new home after forcing a couple school lockdowns, charging at a police officer and inspiring a humorous social media account that lampooned the lengthly search for the big guy.October 10, 2016
Education
Philadelphia School District reveals intervention plan for 11 troubled schools
The School District of Philadelphia on Monday announced a targeted intervention plan to improve 11 schools desperately in need of rapid academic improvement.Just In
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- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher
- Trump administration invests $4.9 million to research psychedelic as PTSD treatment
- 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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