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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

May 31, 2017

Television

WATCH: Every 'God dammit' ever uttered on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

by Michael Tanenbaum

It being a Wednesday as of this writing, there's likely a lot of mid-week curmudgeonliness going around, same as last week and same as a week from now.

May 31, 2017

Lawsuits

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Philly salary history bill

by Michael Tanenbaum

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia does not have a legal basis to challenge the halted wage equity bill that would block Philadelphia employers from asking job applicants to disclose their salary history.

May 31, 2017

Business

Kellogg's shutting down, cutting jobs at Montgomery County facility

by Michael Tanenbaum

Multinational food manufacturer Kellogg's will reportedly shut down its facility in Horsham, eliminating nearly 300 jobs as part of a nationwide contraction of its direct distribution centers.

May 30, 2017

Research

Seasonal flu may heighten risk for Parkinson's disease, Jefferson study finds

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dealing with a seasonal flu infection is nothing short of a nightmare in the short term, but could coming down with the flu also pose a risk for the long-term development of Parkinson's disease?

May 30, 2017

Maps

Map: Words people in each state can't spell for their lives

by Michael Tanenbaum

Google is here to help guide us through some of life's biggest quandaries, such as why your head feels like it's about to explode, where to find a local business and how to ace an interview.

May 30, 2017

Scams

Scam artist allegedly tells Pennsylvania woman mafia will harm her if she doesn't give up money

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Washington County man is facing multiple charges after investigators determined he allegedly convinced a Lancaster woman that the mafia would retaliate against her if she refused to funnel money into a fraudulent investment scheme, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday.

May 29, 2017

Business

Penn alum's WayUp platform connects recent grads with jobs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Millions of young people across the United States have just entered the professional world for the first time after this month's round of commencements. Either that, or they're still looking to land their first job out of school.

May 29, 2017

Summer

Philly to install free sunscreen dispensers in fight against skin cancer

by Michael Tanenbaum

With the season of searing sunlight at our doorstep, the city of Philadelphia is taking a step to ensure that residents protect themselves from exposure.

May 29, 2017

Politics

WATCH: Rick Santorum froths over Trump tweets on CNN

by Michael Tanenbaum

Depending on where you rest along the political spectrum, finding points of agreement with former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum can be an uncomfortable realization. The two-time Republican presidential candidate tends to make his most jarring remarks with the same steady charm that elevated him into national politics. To see him lose his cool, even a little bit, is a rare treat.

May 29, 2017

Politics

Biden: New Jersey race for governor 'most important' in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

As the clock ticks down on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's second term in office, voters in the Garden State will quickly turn their attention to the June 6 primary election to find his successor.