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.
October 8, 2015
Jersey Shore
Christie files eminent domain action against Margate over coastal protection
As New Jersey's coastal towns prepared last week for the possibility of an encounter with Hurricane Joaquin, Governor Chris Christie took particular aim at residents of Margate, calling them "amongst the most selfish people in the state" for their refusal to embrace sand dune construction projects that would guard against storm surges and flooding.October 8, 2015
Investigation
FBI, Philly police seek female suspect in Center City bank robbery
The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking help from the public to identify and locate a female suspect responsible for robbing a TD Bank in Center City last Saturday.October 8, 2015
Condiments
Local bacon jam company to double footprint with new distributor
If you've never heard of bacon jam before, you are in for a great milestone and you may start to see more of it around in the near future.October 8, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man stabbed during attempted robbery in Southwest Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 62-year-old business owner was stabbed repeatedly during an attempted robbery in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday afternoon.October 8, 2015
Videos
WATCH: Hikers survive plunge from suspension bridge
Four French hikers are lucky to be alive after tempting the fate of a rickety suspension bridge over Great Walk Lake in New Zealand.October 7, 2015
Health News
Officials: Nurse reuses syringe to administer flu shots for N.J. pharma company
Dozens of employees at West Windsor, New Jersey-based Otsuka Pharmaceuticals have been advised to take blood tests after officials say a nurse contracted to administer the company's flu shots reused a syringe for multiple vaccinations.October 7, 2015
Courts
Suspects in Jewelers Row kidnapping, beating plead guilty
Two suspects in the alleged kidnapping and beating of a Center City jewelry store employee last April pleaded guilty in court Wednesday to the attack.October 7, 2015
Bakeries
Loafing around: Five great bread bakeries in Philadelphia
Carbohydrates often get a bad rap as diet-breaking comfort consumption, mistakenly labeled as empty calories, yet life without them, even in moderation, can be pretty bleak.October 7, 2015
Development
Commission approves master plan for Live! Hotel & Casino
A proposal for to build a second casino in Philadelphia took a step forward Tuesday after the city's Planning Commission approved the master plan for the Live! Hotel & Casino at the sports complex in South Philadelphia.October 7, 2015
Development
Supermarket, apartments approved for lot behind Divine Lorraine
Last month, Philadelphians got their first look inside the massive, $44 million Divine Lorraine restoration project, which will include more than 100 residential units, retail space and a ground-level "Vetri caliber" restaurant.Just In
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- Flyers thoughts: This Matvei Michkov situation isn't over
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- 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
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