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.
August 3, 2016
Development
Woods Square project approved in East Kensington
Philadelphia's Civic Design Review board gave its approval on Tuesday to the proposed Woods Square apartment complex in East Kensington and two additional projects in West Philadelphia.August 3, 2016
Politics
Will Smith: 'Collective insanity' explains support for chauvinist Trump
For the better part of the past year, valiant attempts have been made both publicly and privately to explain the appeal of a politician as brash as Donald Trump. It's tempting to credit him purely as a rhetorician, yet if that is truly his selling point, it would confirm that a substantial portion of the American public shares views that most would objectively have to admit radiate sexism and xenophobia.August 2, 2016
Government
Wolf: Pennsylvania saved $156 million in efficiency initiatives
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth saved more than $156 million for the 2015-2016 fiscal year through the recently formed Governor’s Office of Transformation, Innovation, Management and Efficiency (GO-TIME).August 2, 2016
Amusement Parks
Hershey Park reveals mystery trio of sweet new rides
Over the past month or so, Hershey Park has been teasing the revelation of a new mystery ride set to debut in 2017. There were several clues along the way, but we couldn't keep up with all that and now the wait is finally over.August 2, 2016
Cars
1966 Batmobile replica on sale at Philly dealership
Are you feeling heroic lately? And you're flush with cash? No? Well, if you are, you might want to seize the day and head over to LBI Limited in Frankford to check out a legendary car.August 2, 2016
Wawa
Video: How to remedy Wawa withdrawal from out of town
People don't realize it until it hits them and there's nothing they can do to fill the sizzling void.August 1, 2016
CHOP
CHOP debuts Health and Wellness Garden in West Philadelphia
With a national lens hovering above Philadelphia for last week's Democratic National Convention, the opening of a brand community garden for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia flew a bit under the radar.August 1, 2016
Amusement Parks
Six Flags 'extremely sorry' after young woman charges sexism
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey has issued a formal apology to a 22-year-old woman who several weeks ago was denied entrance to the amusement park because of a shirt deemed inappropriate by a male security guard.August 1, 2016
Fires
Firefighters contain 3-alarm blaze at Doylestown strip mall
Firefighters in Doylestown responded late Monday afternoon to a three-alarm blaze at a local strip-mall as smoke billowed up from the structure during rush hour.August 1, 2016
Business
Philly-based analytics firm RJMetrics acquired by Magento Commerce
Philadelphia-based analytics software company RJMetrics, long held up as a symbol of the city's emerging tech sector, has been acquired by Campbell, California-based Magento Commerce, the companies announced on Monday.Just In
- Both looking to expand in Center City, owners of a bookstore and a coffee shop found a natural partnership
- Chef's Pick: When RJ Smith isn't running Ocho Supper Club, here's where he loves to eat in Philly
- Adopting a healthy lifestyle is difficult. Recognizing that is the first step toward sticking with it
- Know your enemy: Can Titans All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons wreck the Eagles' game plan
- Infants in CHOP's neonatal intensive care unit may have been exposed to measles
- Eagles-Titans: Staff picks, betting odds, and more for a Week 2 that heavily favors the Birds
- OURfest, formerly OutFest, returns to Philly in October with a National Coming Out Day parade and free Gayborhood festival
- Yards Oktoberfest will turn normally off-limits brewery space into a Bavarian beer hall
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