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 10, 2017
Universities
On administrative leave, Drexel professor pens defense of Las Vegas tweets
A Drexel University professor whose tweets dissecting the Las Vegas massacre sparked a conservative media uproar has been placed on administrative leave.October 10, 2017
Courts
Philly man opts for trial in Sea Isle City seagull slaying
A Philadelphia man whose violent summer outburst left an innocent seagull dead in Ocean City will head to trial rather than pay a $250 fine to put the issue to rest.October 9, 2017
Universities
Report: Penn student dies at off-campus residence, third this semester
A senior at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School died Monday morning at his off-campus residence, marking the third loss at the Ivy League school since the start of the fall semester.October 9, 2017
Investigation
Temple University student fatally shot by police in Miami traffic incident
A Temple University student was fatally shot by Miami Beach Police Sunday night after running down a uniformed patrol officer during a traffic stop, according to multiple reports..October 9, 2017
Development
Plans underway for major retail upgrades, new vibe at Suburban Station
With approximately 100,000 people passing through Suburban Station on a daily basis, SEPTA is looking to revitalize the shopping experience and keep Philadelphia's downtown retail renaissance going full-speed.October 9, 2017
Technology
Groundbreaking medical-rescue drone unveiled at Philly conference
Devastating scenes from this year's hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico have made starkly clear how difficult it can be for victims of natural disasters to receive the medical attention they need before it's too late.October 8, 2017
Pregnancy
Multivitamins during pregnancy linked to lower rates of autism with intellectual disability
Mothers who regularly took multivitamins during pregnancy were significantly less likely to give birth to children with autism and a co-occurring intellectual disability, according to new research out of Drexel University.October 8, 2017
Politics
Listen: Former CNN contributor Jeffrey Lord draws baffling tie between abortion, Las Vegas massacre
When last we heard from Pennsylvania native Jeffrey Lord, the former CNN contributor and fervent Donald Trump supporter was busy losing his job over a tweet in which he spouted the Nazi salute "Seig Heil" at a liberal activist.October 8, 2017
Politics
Twitter slams Pence for bailing on NFL game after players kneel in protest
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife walked out on NFL game Sunday afternoon as members of the San Francisco 49ers again knelt during the national anthem prior to facing the Colts in Indianapolis.October 8, 2017
Attractions
On strength of fountain display, Longwood Gardens announces record surge in attendance
For the second straight year, Longwood Gardens shattered an attendance record as more than 1.5 million visitors turned out to see the dazzling Main Garden Fountain at the longstanding destination in Kennett Square.Just In
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