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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

May 5, 2016

Bakeries

Barry's Buns open for business in Chestnut Hill

by Michael Tanenbaum

Among all the world's various desserts and delicacies that are impossible to avoid — cookies, ice cream, cake, baklava, scones, etc. — arguably none produce more tantalizing wafts than sticky buns. They're an efficient mall shopper's best worst nightmare and an elementary school kid's dietary downfall.

May 5, 2016

Accidents

All lanes reopen after tractor-trailer overturns on Ben Franklin Bridge

by Michael Tanenbaum

Officials with the Delaware River Port Authority are advising Philadelphia-area commuters to avoid the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Thursday afternoon due to major traffic delays stemming from an overturned tractor-trailer.

May 5, 2016

Development

Councilman Johnson calls for moratorium on Blatstein megaproject

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) has reportedly introduced legislation to place a one-year moratorium on construction at the Broad Street and Washington Avenue site where Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein has proposed his ill-fated mixed-use megaproject.

May 5, 2016

Nutrition

In Mauritius, Penn researchers find good nutrition promotes positive social development in kids

by Michael Tanenbaum

An apple a day doesn't just keep the doctor away — it could also be a vital factor in the positive social development of children, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

May 5, 2016

Odd News

N.J. man charged for making up bogus story about gunpoint robbery

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey man has been charged with filing a false police report after he told authorities he was robbed at gunpoint on Monday by an imposing man with a British accent.

May 5, 2016

Development

SugarHouse Casino to cut ribbon on $164 million expansion

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's SugarHouse Casino will officially cut the ribbon next Monday in Fishtown to mark the conclusion of a $164 million expansion completed over a nearly two-year period.

May 4, 2016

Protests

Philly soda tax protesters descend on City Hall for opposition rally

by Michael Tanenbaum

A large crowd of citizens, local businesses and elected officials rallied outside City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to protest Mayor Jim Kenney's proposed 3-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages in Philadelphia, which has inspired a heated publicity war over a plan to funding universal pre-K, parks improvements and community schools.

May 4, 2016

On The Market

Ryan Howard's Blue Bell home hits the market

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ryan Howard's Montgomery County home hits the market

May 4, 2016

Museums

Pew grant gives Please Touch Museum $750,000 for digital exhibitions

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced Wednesday that it will provide a $750,000 grant to the Please Touch Museum in order to advance research and development of blended digital and hands-on exhibitions.

May 4, 2016

Education

Philadelphia School District awarded $945k grant for youth re-entry program

by Michael Tanenbaum

The School District of Philadelphia has been awarded a $945,000 federal grant to create a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that will help formerly incarcerated juveniles transition out of the criminal justice system.