Michael Tanenbaum

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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

October 11, 2015

Politics

Steven Tyler threatens Trump with lawsuit over 'Dream On'

When it comes to intellectual property rights, not even friendship will deter Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler from hewing to the letter of the law.

October 11, 2015

Investigation

Pemberton police investigate after body found inside clothing bin

Detectives in Pemberton Township, New Jersey, are investigating after a body was found inside of a clothing bin behind a convenience store on Sunday afternoon.

October 11, 2015

Musicians

The Roots' Questlove dishes on the band's 'social food formula'

“Every year, Philadelphians celebrate with homegrown hip-legends The Roots at their annual picnic, but it turns out the beloved band draws more than just crowds when it comes to food.

October 11, 2015

Health News

CHOP opens specialty care, ambulatory surgery center in Glen Mills

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia cut the ribbon earlier this week for the grand opening of its new speciality care and ambulatory surgery center in Glen Mills, featuring more than 20 medical and surgical subspecialties that will provide same-day access to children in surrounding areas of Delaware County.

October 10, 2015

Courts

New Jersey man sentenced for relationship with teen, police chase

A South Jersey man will spend six years in state prison after he was sentenced Friday in connection to an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl and a police chase in November 2013.

October 10, 2015

Telecom

Jim Kenney joins U.S. mayors in letter slamming Verizon

Philadelphia's mayoral frontrunner put his signature alongside 13 U.S. mayors this week criticizing telecom giant Verizon for allegedly failing to meet its contractual obligations and legislative deadlines in rolling out Fios to additional service areas.

October 10, 2015

Search

Missing teen with autism found safe by police

Connor David Baur, 16, was found safe by police in Willistown Township

October 10, 2015

Arson

Arsonist sets three cars on fire in Montgomery County

Montgomery County police are seeking a suspect in a string of arsons over the past few days in which three cars were set ablaze, officials said.

October 10, 2015

Restaurants

With Philly expansion, hospitality firm to add, bolster local restaurants

After a five-year wait, Pittsburgh-based hospitality firm Sofranko Advisory Group has decided the time is right to expand to Philadelphia, where it plans to create new opportunities for restaurants and help existing eateries survive.

October 10, 2015

Film

Bryan Cranston wants to play Marvel villain

Bryan Cranston's career catapulted with the AMC original series 'Breaking Bad' and it seems his success playing the dark role of meth-dealing Walter White has him searching for another villain opportunity.

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