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.
August 7, 2015
Beauty
Cosmetics maker Sephora testing out $10 subscription boxes
Cosmetics chain Sephora is gearing up to launch a test run of a subscription-based service that will send collections of its products to the doorsteps of customers for a monthly fee of $10.August 7, 2015
Crime
Former Eagle Irving Fryar convicted in N.J. mortgage scam
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Irving Fryar has been found guilty of a mortgage scam in New Jersey and could now face up to 10 years in prison.August 7, 2015
Snacks
Tastykake launches new line of Mini Cupcakes
Philadelphia's favorite pastry maker, Tastykake, is expanding its delicious roster of treats with a brand new line of Mini Cupcakes that will make you think twice before you reflexively yoink a packet of Butterscotch Krimpets next time you're at the supermarket.August 7, 2015
Telecom
Verizon drops annual contracts, unveils new rate plans
Telecom giant Verizon announced Friday that it will ditch its two-year cell phone service contracts in favor of a new plan that allows customers to choose from a range of tiered data packages that are priced according to usage across multiple devices.August 6, 2015
TV Shows
'Uncommon Grounds' brewing for La Colombe CEO Todd Carmichael
Philadelphia's presiding coffee magnate and CEO of La Colombe Torrefaction, Todd Carmichael, is gearing up for a successor to his Travel Channel show 'Dangerous Grounds,' which saw the thrill-seeking entrepreneur hopping continents in search of the world's finest joe.August 6, 2015
Investigations
Video: Police seek suspect for aggravated assault in Glenwood
Philadelphia's Northwest Detective Division is seeking help from the public to locate a suspect in an aggravated assault that occurred in Glenwood late on Tuesday night, August 4.August 6, 2015
Recreation
Six fabulous summer day trips
If you're finding yourself in need of a good escape that won't require a huge investment of time or money, here are 6 fun and gratifying day trips that will keep you energized to tackle the rest of your busy schedule.August 6, 2015
Restaurants
Anastasi family bringing raw bar to Manayunk
Classic raw bar to open on Main Street in the fallAugust 6, 2015
Technology
Turn your smartphone into a DIY hologram machine
Turn your smartphone into a DIY hologram machineAugust 6, 2015
Missing Persons
Police locate man who went missing in South Jersey woods
After an extensive search ran into its third day, police in South Jersey's Winslow Township located a man who called them on August 4 when he became lost in a dense wooded area.Just In
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- Eagles-Rams Week 4 odds preview: The Birds have no break after Monday's wakeup call
- Eagles power ranking roundup: Week 4
- Trump administration scraps plan to use South Jersey military base for ICE detention
- A data center developer is offering $10,000 payments to win the support of Poconos residents
- Brothers behind Adoro to open another Italian BYOB in former Two Robbers taproom in South Philly
- HANSON will bring ‘MMMBop’ and other hits to Atlantic City in December
- Free heart screenings for ages 12-25 will be offered in Montgomery County
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