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.
January 21, 2016
Weather
New Jersey repeals licensing requirement to shovel snow
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill on Tuesday that will repeal a previous requirement that state residents possess a license to shovel snow for profit.January 21, 2016
Education
Villanova law gets new name after 'transformative' $25 million gift
After receiving a gift of $25 million for scholarships, faculty expansion and curriculum development, Villanova will rename its law school after benefactor Charles Widger, whoJanuary 21, 2016
Eagles
Eagles brass, villains appear in Doug 'Funnie' Pederson parody
The upcoming Eagles offseason figures to bring plenty of excitement as the team unites around new head coach Doug Pederson and his coaching staff. Major questions remain to be answered at key positions on offense and defense, but the overall goal of the organization, as owner Jeffery Lurie has made fully clear, is to bring a Super Bowl title to Philadelphia.January 21, 2016
Weather
Unwilling to wait for storm, N.J. man makes his own snow
In what has been a mild winter thus far across the Delaware Valley, one New Jersey man decided he could no longer wait for this weekend's approaching storm that could bring blizzard-like conditionsJanuary 21, 2016
Business
City Council eyes requirement for Philadelphia businesses to report tax breaks, job creation
In her first regular meeting with City Council on Thursday, Philadelphia councilwoman Helen Gym introduced two bills that could bring greater transparency to the local economy and provide a more complete picture of how many jobs local businesses create.January 21, 2016
Nurses
Nurses at Hahnemann Hospital vote to unionize
Nurses at Philadelphia's Hahnemann Hospital voted Thursday to unionize in a move that will join 850 employees with the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals.January 20, 2016
Courts
N.J. 'lingerie cop' reinstated despite township opposition
A police officer in Edison, New Jersey who lost his job after persuading a woman to model Victoria's Secret lingerie for him while on duty will be permitted return to the force, a Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday over protests from town officials.January 20, 2016
Development
Cross Properties reveals renderings of $20M 'Good Foods Flat' in University City
Developer Cross Properties has revealed plans for a new housing project that will support Drexel University's growing foodie community with a state-of-the-art facility including an incubator space, a food lab and a commercial kitchen.January 20, 2016
Restaurants
Chow down at these 5 Philly buffets
A guide to area buffet restaurants featuring Indian, Korean, BBQ and more cuisines.January 20, 2016
Charges
Montco woman charged in overdose death of daughter, 2
A Montgomery County woman whose two-year-old daughter died after accidentally ingesting prescription drugs last July has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and related charges, District Attorney Kevin Steele and Upper Merion Police Chief Thomas Nolan announced Wednesday.Just In
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