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.
October 9, 2016
Protests
Protesters press Kenney at City Hall during Philadelphia Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
A group of local protesters interrupted Philadelphia's 7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall on Sunday morning amid ongoing controversy over alleged discriminatory practices among nightclubs and bars in the Gayborhood.October 9, 2016
Courts
Federal judge rules in favor of Penn in cancer death of neuroscientist
The University of Pennsylvania was granted summary judgment in a federal case last week over the death of a neuroscience researcher whose family filed a lawsuit claiming he was enrolled in a clinical trial that exposed him to dangerous levels of radiation without his informed consent.October 6, 2016
Art
Penn grad crowdfunding for Philly-themed adult coloring book
You're never too old to color, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.October 6, 2016
Education
WATCH: South Philly teacher receives prestigious $25,000 award
A South Philadelphia elementary school teacher got the surprise of a lifetime on Thursday when she was presented with a $25,000 check by The Milken Foundation, a 30-year-old organization that provides annual financial awards to educators who further excellence in classrooms around the country.October 6, 2016
Investigation
Authorities investigating apparent murder-suicide in New Jersey
Officials in Ocean County announced Thursday that a murder-suicide investigation is underway after a Jackson Township man and a Lakewood woman were discovered dead in separate locations during the early morning hours.October 5, 2016
Restaurants
South Philly Barbacoa accuses rival restaurant of recipe 'spying'
One day after the jollity of National Taco Day in the United States, the co-owner of one of Philadelphia's most decorated Mexican restaurants blasted the owners of a new rival for allegedly wheedling culinary secrets from her and debasing the ethnic value of her culture's signature cuisine.October 5, 2016
Politics
St. Joe's prof: 'Sexy and important' Pennsylvania is belle of the 2016 election
For months and months, political observers have consecrated Pennsylvania as a potentially decisive battleground state in the fast-approaching 2016 presidential election.October 4, 2016
Clowns
Throngs of Penn State students wage massive 'clown hunt' on campus
Hundreds of Penn State students wage massive 'clown hunt' on campusOctober 4, 2016
Hospitals
Jefferson plans 'smart hospital rooms' powered by IBM Watson
Patients staying at Thomas Jefferson University's three Philadelphia hospital facilities may soon be able to convalesce with greater comfort and convenience, directing their care teams by ambient voice command.October 4, 2016
Musicians
Ween guitarist reports vintage instrument stolen from New Hope concert
The guitarist from alternative rocker band Ween has reported his instrument stolen several days after the group played a show Wednesday night in its Pennsylvania hometown.Just In
- LeBron James ruled out for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Openings & Closings: Dick's House of Sport kicks off and a Graduate Hospital fast-casual staple wraps up
- Philly teachers union says it can prevent school closures with $25 million. The district says the cost is 12 times higher
- Trump administration invests $4.9 million to research psychedelic as PTSD treatment
- 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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