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.
August 7, 2016
Research
Penn Alzheimer's Disease Center gets $8.8 million in NIH renewal funding
The National Institutes of Health has been awarded $8.8 million in new funding to the University of Pennsylvania's Alzheimer's Disease Core Center (ADCC) to advance research on the biology, diagnostics, treatment and strategies to deal with the debilitating neurodegenerative condition.August 7, 2016
Investigation
D.A.: Family of five found dead in Pennsylvania home
Authorities in Sinking Spring are investigating after a family of five, including three children, were found dead in their home Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide.August 7, 2016
Legislation
New Jersey bill could outlaw drinking coffee while driving
New Jersey commuters who depend on a cup of joe to stay alert for the morning drive could soon find themselves in a world of trouble if the state legislature moves forward with a stringent distracted driving proposal.August 4, 2016
Politics
Politico: Clinton high on Michael Nutter for cabinet post
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has seen no shortage of job opportunities since leaving City Hall, but he may soon be primed to take a position in Washington, D.C. if Hillary Clinton is elected president in November.August 4, 2016
Entertainment
Bradley Cooper to lead HBO's 'Black Flags' ISIS miniseries
Back in 2009, Philly-area native Bradley Cooper and director Todd Phillips teamed up for the wildly successful comedy "The Hangover." Seven years later, the pair will join forces again for an HBO miniseries documenting the rise of ISIS in the Middle East.August 4, 2016
Arrests
Police: Two arrested in viral brawl at Tacony Wawa
Philadelphia police have announced the arrest of two people in a chaotic melee that was captured on video last weekend at a Wawa in the Torresdale section of Northeast Philadelphia.August 4, 2016
Humor
Trump insult spurs GoFundMe page for 'war zone' Harrisburg
Donald Trump believes an aerial view of Harrisburg reveals "a war zone where you (once had) these massive plants" just a couple hundred miles south of upstate New York, which is also "a disaster area," according to the Republican presidential nominee.August 3, 2016
Development
Woods Square project approved in East Kensington
Philadelphia's Civic Design Review board gave its approval on Tuesday to the proposed Woods Square apartment complex in East Kensington and two additional projects in West Philadelphia.August 3, 2016
Wildlife
Weirdo mola mola fish marks funky year at Jersey Shore
2016 has been a weird year at the Jersey Shore.August 3, 2016
Business
Benjamin's Desk announces new location in Powelton Village
Philadelphia-based co-working network Benjamin's Desk announced Wednesday that it will soon open a fourth location in Powelton Village, adding to its portfolio of local offices in Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square and at the nearly completed Pennovation Center.Just In
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- City Council to explore options to save Academy of Natural Sciences
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- OURfest, formerly OutFest, returns to Philly in October with a National Coming Out Day parade and free Gayborhood festival
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