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.
November 8, 2015
Development
Philadelphia Land Bank sets targets for thousands of vacant lots
Philadelphia's burgeoning Land Bank achieved an important step this week after a coalition of advocates set clear targets for transferring thousands of vacant, city-owned properties for productive redevelopment.November 8, 2015
Videos
Big hits on Cowboys in Eagles' 'Lay the Hammer Down' video
As the Eagles seek revenge in their second bout against the Cowboys, the team has summarized its philosophy about the matchup very succinctly: "In life and in football, you're either the nail or the hammer."November 8, 2015
Traffic
Traffic alert: I-676, Vine St. Expressway closures continue this week
For another week, I-676 will be closed overnight from Monday through Thursday night as repairs are made to structurally deficient bridges over the expressway.November 8, 2015
Accidents
Small boat sinks in Delaware River, workers rescued by nearby barge
A pair of workers for Paulsboro-based Miller Environmental Group are recovering Sunday after their boat sank overnight in the Delaware River near the Burlington Bristol Bridge.November 8, 2015
Investigation
Two stabbed at N.J. home of Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA
Police in Millstone, New Jersey, are investigating after two people were stabbed Saturday morning at the home of Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA, officials said.November 7, 2015
Politics
N.J. native Rod Silva, founder of Muscle Maker Grill, enters U.S. presidential race
Entrepreneur and Newark, New Jersey, native Rod Silva is throwing his hat into the 2016 presidential race.November 7, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man hospitalized after Wissinoming stabbing
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was stabbed Friday afternoon in the Wissinoming section of the city.November 7, 2015
Accidents
Car slams into sidewalk, killing pedestrian near North Philadelphia bank
A North Philadelphia woman was fatally struck by a car Saturday morning after the driver of a sedan rammed over a curb outside the PNC Bank at Broad Street and Allegheny Avenue, officials said.November 7, 2015
Science
White House prepping strategy against catastrophic $2 trillion weather event
Last week, the White House's National Science and Technology Council published a strategic plan to monitor the risk of a solar flare that would wipe out critical infrastructure including telecommunications systems, railways, gas and oil pipelines, satellites, and spacecraft,November 7, 2015
Courts
'Serial' protagonist Adnan Syed gains ground in appeal of 1999 murder
The man at the center of the Peabody Award-winning podcast 'Serial' sealed an encouraging legal victory Friday after a Baltimore judge granted his motion to re-open his case and admit evidence supporting his alibi in the 1999 death of his girlfriend Hae Min Lee.Just In
- Level Up, a new barcade in Bucks County, goes retro with 'NBA Jam' tournaments and a milkshake bar
- The cat walk trend came to West Philly, and made for a purr-fect afternoon
- Bryce Harper lists Haddonfield home for sale, with a $4.5 million asking price
- Flyers thoughts: This Matvei Michkov situation isn't over
- MAHA suffered heavy losses in the 2026 midterms, but the movement is far from dead
- Netflix documentary to spotlight a lawyer from Philly who helped write MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
- Harry's Jingle Bar in Cape May returns with cocktail Christmas trees and new Grinch-themed tent
- Five historic Fairmount Park mansions will open for $5 holiday tours in December
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