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.
February 11, 2016
PennDOT
PennDOT to eliminate Pennsylvania registration stickers in 2017
The Pennsylvania Department of Transporation announced Thursday a plan to eliminate registration stickers statewide and implement Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology that will aid law enforcement efforts and provide greater convenience to drivers.February 11, 2016
Fire
Route 206 closed as firefighters battle 5-alarm blaze in Hillsborough
Firefighters in Hillsborough, N.J. are responding to a massive 5-alarm blaze that broke out Thursday afternoon at a warehouse nearby Harold Docherty Memorial Park.February 11, 2016
Investigation
Police investigate theft of $18K in ATM lockbox in Northeast Philadelphia
Police investigate theft of $18K in ATM lockbox in Northeast PhiladelphiaFebruary 11, 2016
Business
Philadelphia's RevZilla, Cycle Gear join forces under new holding company
After a week of feverish speculation about a rumored acquisition of Philadelphia-based motorcycle gear retailer Revzilla, the company announced Thursday it has completed an agreement to form a new holding company that will own both Revzilla and Cycle Gear, which had reportedly been pursuing a multimillion-dollar acquisition.February 11, 2016
Suburbs
Lansdale tops RoadSnacks ranking of Philadelphia's worst suburbs
The city of Philadelphia offers what many consider to be the best of both worlds: enduring historical significance and present-day desirability, both from an economic and cultural standpoint. Just this week, Lonely Planet named Philly the best place to visit in the United States. That's high praise, but travelers wouldn't have to venture too far outside city limits to encounter suburban towns that display a steep drop off from the bustlingFebruary 11, 2016
Emergency
Five buildings evacuated after transformer explodes in Center City
Five buildings in Center City were evacuated late Thursday afternoon after an underground transformer explosion caused an electrical fire and sent smoke billowing up from the sidewalk at 23rd and Walnut streets.February 10, 2016
Food
Five Philly-area chocolatiers for Valentine's Day sweets
Every February, no matter how stable and healthy our relationships may be, the approach of Valentine's Day throws everything we hold dear into a grand test of affection and creativity. What kind of message will my gift send? Would a night at a nice restaurant or a home-cooked meal make for a more special occasion? No matter what you do to make the right impression, it's crucial to remember the chocolate.February 10, 2016
Restaurants
Philly's Zahav makes Yelp top 100 places to eat in U.S. for 2016
One day after Lonely Planet crowned Philadelphia the best place to visit in the United States, travelers to the City of Brotherly Love now have an immediate dining suggestion from Yelp, which listed Old City's modern Israeli restaurant Zahav among the top 100 places to eat in the United States for 2016.February 10, 2016
Transportation
Water taxis suggested as bridge to Broad Street Line extension
As South Philadelphia's isolated Navy Yard continues to undergo rapid economic development, the challenge of making the complex more accessible to commuters has spurred new momentum behind proposals to extend SEPTA's Broad Street Line south beyond the final stop at Broad and Pattison streets.February 10, 2016
Entertainment
Hader, Armison deliver news of Hall and Oates 2016 tour
Those familiar with IFC's Documentary Now! series, which spoofs Vice's global reporting and other documentary projects, will be happy to know that two of its leading producers, Fred Armison and Bill Hader, have tackled a subject close to home for the city of Philadelphia.Just In
- Notice a historical marker is missing? Don't worry, it's likely just under repair
- GLP-1 drugmakers are being sued by patients who suddenly lost their vision
- Amid opposition, Pa. county approves ICE contract extension to operate largest detention center on East Coast
- Taylor Swift to release deluxe version of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album
- 5 Eagles thoughts: Are the Birds really good, really lucky, or both?
- Report: Eagles signing former Pro Bowl cornerback
- Philadelphia libraries offer free after-school homework help for K-12 students
- The Franklin Institute is throwing an adults-only Halloween party on Oct. 16
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