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.
November 7, 2016
Television
Pa. infant left on Amish porch to appear as adult on TLC series
A Lancaster County woman who was left on the porch of an Amish family forty years ago — now a mother herself — is searching for her family and will appear on an upcoming episode of TLC's "Long Lost Family" reality series.November 7, 2016
Politics
Philly residents marvel at sea of people on way to Clinton rally
It's a momentous afternoon in Philadelphia, where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will appear for a final campaign rally ahead of Tuesday's election.November 6, 2016
Politics
Mayor Kenney burns Trump fanboy Rudy Giuliani on Twitter
With the clock ticking down to the 2016 presidential election, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney sat back and had a good laugh Sunday at the expense of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.November 6, 2016
Politics
WATCH: Van Jones interviews family of Trump supporters in Gettysburg
A few weeks ago, during a furious rush of cross-country campaigning, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivered what he styled as his own version of the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln's resoundingly affirmative speech at the crossroads of the American Civil War in Nov. 1863.November 6, 2016
SEPTA
City of Philadelphia files motion to halt SEPTA strike for Election Day
The city of Philadelphia filed a motion on Sunday to temporarily halt the ongoing SEPTA strike for Tuesday's election.November 6, 2016
Universities
Penn creates task force in wake of 'rape culture' protest
Two months after a group of students at the University of Pennsylvania gained national attention for protesting the school's perceived indifference to "rape culture," the university announced late last week the creation of a new task force that will seek to reinforce the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual assault in its communities.November 6, 2016
Explosions
Police: Woman severely injured in explosion at Delaware Punkin Chunkin competition
A Delaware woman is fighting for her life after an air cannon exploded Sunday afternoon at the annual Punkin Chunkin event in Bridgeville, state police said.November 6, 2016
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens CEO says Main Garden Fountain will 'blow your mind'
A multimillion project in the works at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square will "blow your mind" when it opens next May, CEO Paul Redman recently said of the New Heights Main Garden Fountain.November 6, 2016
SEPTA
Group plans to distribute 'Inconvenience Passes' to SEPTA riders
Six days into a SEPTA labor dispute that has crippled public transportation in Philadelphia, a group of local activists plans to hand out "Inconvenience Passes" to commuters affected by the work stoppage.November 6, 2016
Concerts
Penn State reveals performers for first ever concert at Beaver Stadium
For the first time in the 56-year history of Beaver Stadium, Penn State University will hold a concert at the home of the Nittany Lions.Just In
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