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 9, 2016
Investigation
Police: Montco man found dead inside car in Schuylkill River
Police in Lower Pottsgrove Township have identified a 93-year-old man who was found dead Tuesday afternoon inside his vehicle that became submerged in the Schuylkill River.February 9, 2016
Pregnancy
Minutes apart, twin sisters in Voorhees give birth to daughters
The strange synergy that exists between twins is a subject of endless fascination for those of us who have more statistically typical family structures.February 6, 2016
Investigation
Temple police seek suspects who drew racial slurs on roof of car
Police at Temple University are investigating after a student discovered a swastika and a racial slur carved out of the snow on top of a parked car nearby campus.February 6, 2016
Courts
N.J. man gets life for murdering friend over $700 Super Bowl bet
A Newark man who killed his friend after losing a $700 bet on the winner of Super Bowl XLVII will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Superior Court judge determined his actions were "brazen and cold-blooded" in nature.February 6, 2016
Investigation
Philadelphia police investigate after cab driver shot in Point Breeze
Philadelphia police are seeking three suspects in the shooting of a taxicab driver in the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia early Saturday morning.February 6, 2016
Bars
Bar Hygge brewpub opens in Spring Garden
The owners behind two of the Philadelphia region's more popular restaurants have joined forces on a new brewpub, Bar Hygge, that opened this week in Spring Garden and specializes in original beers and charcuterie-style fare.February 6, 2016
Transportation
Uber drivers threaten Super Bowl strike in San Francisco
Uber drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area are threatening to shut off their apps on Super Bowl Sunday in response to a series of rate reductions that took effect at the start of the year in cities across the United States.February 6, 2016
Business
Report: Cycle Gear to buy Philadelphia's RevZilla in $400-500 million deal
Philadelphia-based motorcycle gear retailer Revzilla is reportedly on the verge of being acquired by Cycle Gear, a national chain based in California, for a value between $400-500 million.February 6, 2016
Television
Philly filmmakers crowdfunding for national 'SportsTown' series
If any American city truly understands and appreciates the cultural significance of sports, it's Philadelphia. Win or lose, the atmosphere of community around our local teams is a unifying facet of our identity, the common denominator and continual turbine of proud traditions new and old.February 5, 2016
Casinos
Borgata threatens to stop paying Atlantic City taxes
With Atlantic City on the brink of insolvency, the Borgata Hotel & Casino has threatened to stop paying real estate taxes until the city pays back $62.5 million in court-ordered refunds for overpayments made in 2009 and 2010.Just In
- Report: Eagles are waiving Hollywood Brown
- Michael Wilbon says he ignored warning signs about his health. The ESPN host's story should be a wake-up call for others
- Academy of Natural Sciences museum closure prompts bill to fund Philly arts and cultural institutions
- City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- 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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