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 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
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
Events
WATCH: Bruce Springsteen's full performance at Clinton rally in Philadelphia
Rock and roll superstar Bruce Springsteen joined thousands in Philadelphia Monday night as Hillary Clinton held a rally at Independence Mall on the eve of the 2016 presidential election.November 4, 2016
Legislation
Gov. Wolf signs bill legalizing Uber, Lyft in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill Friday that formally legalizes Uber and Lyft in Philadelphia after the Pennsylvania Senate voted overwhelmingly in concurrence with its passage in the House of Representatives.November 4, 2016
Television
Comcast launching Netflix nationwide on X1 platform
Philadelphia-based cable giant Comcast announced Friday that it will officially integrate Netflix into the X1 platform beginning next week, enabling millions of customers nationwide to seamlessly browse and access the streaming service's online collection of TV shows and movies.November 3, 2016
Investigation
Burning body found underneath I-76 in South Philly
Philadelphia police are investigating after the remains of a burning human body were discovered Thursday morning on an embankment beneath Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia.November 3, 2016
Liquor Control Board
Philly bidders win four PLCB 'zombie' licenses in state's first auction
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced Thursday that it has issued 37 Notices of Selection for the state's initial restaurant license auction, including four by bidders in Philadelphia.November 3, 2016
Restaurants
Naf Naf Grill opens shawarma spot with a bang in Center City
Free pitas had 19th and Market Streets packed on Thursday afternoon to mark the grand opening of Naf Naf Grill's Center City location, a surefire destination for seekers of fast casual Middle Eastern food.November 3, 2016
Roller Coasters
Bumpy Wildwood roller coaster undergoing $5 million in repairs
Visitors to Morey's Pier next summer will be riding a new and improved Great Nor'Easter as crews get to work on a piece-by-piece repairs of the 2,100-foot ride.November 3, 2016
Tourism
WATCH: British blokes list 8 things NOT to do in Philly
As major American cities go, Philadelphia is a great one to feel free to do pretty much whatever you please without fear of ridicule as long as it falls within the boundaries of the law. This is an exciting place with limitless activities, sights, restaurants and underground cultural life. If you're bored, there's something wrong with you.Just In
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy
- How much has the cost of Thanksgiving dinner gone up over the past 50 years?
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- The SS United States took much longer to sink than anticipated
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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