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

April 21, 2016

Investigation

Report: Prince treated for drug overdose six days before death

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the wake of pop superstar Prince's untimely death at 57 years old, a TMZ report has emerged that the multigenerational icon was admitted to an Illinois hospital to be treated for a drug overdose six days before he was found dead Thursday in an elevator at his suburban Minneapolis home.

April 21, 2016

Rescues

Firefighters rescue New Jersey dog from ledge of building

by Michael Tanenbaum

Firefighters in Hoboken, New Jersey saved a lucky dog from the precipice of death Thursday morning after the pet wandered on to the ledge of its owner's apartment building.

April 21, 2016

Transportation

Indego reveals ACCESS Pass for lower-income riders, 24 new stations

by Michael Tanenbaum

One year after its debut at 60 stations citywide, Philadelphia's bike share program Indego announced Thursday that it will soon open another 24 stations and provide a discounted monthly pass for residents who hold a Pennsylvania ACCESS card.

April 21, 2016

Closures

Kmart in Northeast Philly one of 68 to close this summer

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sears Holdings announced Thursday that the Kmart on 8800 Frankford Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia will be among 68 locations and another 10 Sears stores to close this summer.

April 20, 2016

Maps

Map: Philadelphia releases 2017 property tax assessments

by Michael Tanenbaum

The City of Philadelphia's Office of Property Assessment on Wednesday released a visual heat map and corresponding data that reflects a shift in market valuation based on land rather

April 20, 2016

Restaurants

SkyGarten bringing beer to 51st floor of Three Logan Square

by Michael Tanenbaum

As the season of warmth, pop-up events and plentiful beer rings in, Philadelphia residents and visitors will soon be able to relax at a beer garden with a majestic view of Center City and beyond.

April 20, 2016

Entrepreneurship

Philly mom's Loopit earbuds reach final round of 'Today Show' contest

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia mother is one step closer to a QVC bonanza after her tangle-free Loopit earbuds advanced on Wednesday to the final round of 'The Today Show's "Next Big Thing Competition."

April 20, 2016

Medical Marijuana

Wolf implies medical marijuana could be imported to Pa. as interim step

by Michael Tanenbaum

As Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and state lawmakers shift focus from legalizing medical marijuana to establishing a functional statewide network, one possible interim option could be to import the drug from one of 23 other states that already have the infrastructure in place.

April 20, 2016

Lawsuits

Report: Doylestown woman files Title IX suit in alleged off-campus rape at Kansas State University

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 21-year-old Doylestown woman is one of two students at Kansas State University who filed lawsuits this week alleging the university failed to investigate rape accusations at off-campus parties held by Greek organizations, the New York TImes reports.

April 18, 2016

Convenience Stores

Rendering of new Wawa location set for 19th & Market streets

by Michael Tanenbaum

Grab a free coffee today. It's Wawa Day. Seven months after the company opened its flagship location in downtown Philadelphia, Wawa was celebrating with the announcement of a new store 19th and Market streets in Center City.