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 29, 2017
Investigation
Former Philly teacher, out on bail, re-arrested in sex assault probe
A former West Philadelphia science teacher charged earlier this month with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student in Chester County was arrested again Tuesday after prosecutors said they received new information about the extent of the sexual relationship.August 29, 2017
Obesity
Uneven weight-loss could be a trap for obesity, Drexel study finds
Progress in many areas of life isn't always linear, no matter whether the goals are of our own choosing or come from situations thrown into our lap.August 28, 2017
Musicians
In VMA acceptance speech, Pink shares powerful story about daughter's worries
Ever since Doylestown native Alecia Beth Moore broke out as an emerging artist under the moniker Pink, her career has been shaped around an inspiration for young women to embrace themselves inside and out.August 28, 2017
New restaurant debuts near Penn with such an awesome name
New restaurants open all the time in Philadelphia and the early hype surrounding them is usually worth it. We live in a city of enthusiastic foodies. People here genuinely love to try new spots.August 28, 2017
Festivals
Schedule announced for 2017 'Made in America' festival
The Budweiser Made in America festival will return to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this weekend, bringing headliners Jay Z, J. Cole and The Chainsmokers into Philadelphia as the event enters its fifth year.August 28, 2017
NFL
Michael Vick draws backlash, petition after landing gig at FOX Sports
Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick can't shake his past involvement in the infamous Virginia dog fighting ring that once landed him in federal prison.August 27, 2017
Investigation
Police: South Jersey man slashes 52 tires on department vehicles
Authorities in Somerdale are seeking assistance from the public to identify a man who was filmed early Sunday morning after slashing 52 tires on police and fire department vehicles.August 27, 2017
Concerts
Fans spellbound by Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff reunion at Livewire Festival
One of the summer's most anticipated reunions blew fans away on Sunday as Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff took to the stage together to headline the Livewire Festival in Blackpool.August 27, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Most absurd Stephen A. Smith clip you'll ever see is a whopper
It really doesn't matter how you feel about longtime Philly beat writer and current ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith. He will always express his opinions with hytserical passion, conviction and astonishment that the rest of the world could possibly fathom a line of thinking other than his own.August 27, 2017
Universities
Bryn Mawr College lifts founder's name over racist, anti-Semitic past
Ripple effects from the violence in Charlottesville earlier this month continue to radiate across the country, resulting in a decision last week to remove the name of a controversial Bryn Mawr College founder from a pair of campus facilities.Just In
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