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.
December 20, 2016
Biology
Tumor cells don't have the same moves as healthy cells, Drexel study finds
Cell biologists at Drexel University have determined that the movement of some tumor cells differs in a potentially treatable way from the movement of normal connective tissue cells.December 20, 2016
Government
Mayor Kenney establishes Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet to address Philly's trash problem
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced on Tuesday the creation of a Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet that will be tasked with creating a comprehensive plan to reduce waste and prevent littering.December 20, 2016
Cuisine
Why is Florida suddenly teeming with Philly-area food?
If you gave most Philadelphians a choice today between the weather here and the mild sunny skies in Florida towns like Clearwater, is it even a question what people would say?December 20, 2016
Odd News
Report: New Jersey delivery driver assaulted with sandwich
For all of the love and handicraft that go into the making of a great sandwich, it would seem unthinkable that anyone could turn around and use such an item as a means of assault on anything other than taste buds.December 19, 2016
Legislation
N.J. Assembly nixes controversial Christie book deal bill
A controversial piece of legislation that would have enabled New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to profit from a book deal while still in office will not go to a vote in the legislature, state Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto announced on Monday.December 19, 2016
Photos
Woman seeks identity of Philly couple getting engaged in Rittenhouse photo
As we prepare to enter 2017, it's important to remember that you really never know when you're being watched.December 19, 2016
Housing
Fed: Philly lost a fifth of its affordable rental units
A pattern of gentrification in many of Philadelphia's neighborhoods has resulted in the city losing a full fifth of its affordable rental housing units priced at $750 or below, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.December 19, 2016
Christmas
No-show Grinch prompts backlash at Neshaminy Mall
In the world of Dr. Seuss, the Grinch is an greedy kind of guy who's supposed to be largely hated and slightly pitited for his shortcomings. But since he's a celebrity of sorts, some people would go out of their way to spend a minute with him while out holiday shopping.December 19, 2016
Housing
Philly announces plan to prevent lead poisoning in kids
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced a citywide plan on Monday to prevent lead poisoning in children, a dangerous type of exposure that can contribute to the development of lifelong intellectual disabilities.December 19, 2016
Investigation
Report: Pediatrician jailed for child porn dies at Montgomery County prison
A Montgomery County pediatrician who was arrested late last month on child pornography charges was found dead at the county prison on Monday, officials announced.Just In
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