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.
July 27, 2016
Development
Point Breeze grocery store proposal frozen by neighbors
Southwest Philadelphia's Point Breeze may be one of the nation's top "down-and-out" neighborhoods to buy a home, but those who make a purchase will likely still have some roaming to do before they can go food shopping.July 27, 2016
Politics
Trump disses Christie in flub, calls Kaine former N.J. governor
Everyone is bound to misspeak at one point or another, especially in front of the media during live press conference. That should not be misunderestimated.July 27, 2016
Entertainment
WATCH: Trailer for M. Knight Shyamalan's 'Split'
Say what you will about the inconsistent filmography of M. Knight Shyamalan, but his movies definitely generate buzz. That's especially true in the Philadelphia area, where Shyamalan was raised (Penn Valley, to be exact) after his family moved to the United States from India.July 27, 2016
Games
Local kids' online 'Memory' game features Philly architecture
Lucky for us in Philadelphia, some kids with the local nonprofit Fresh Artists have created an online "Memory" game that requires matches on colorfulJuly 26, 2016
Medical
Penn researchers create placenta-on-a-chip to study preterm birth
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created the world's first placenta-on-a-chip, a model of the interface between mother and fetus that will be used to identify causes and preventive measures for preterm birth.July 26, 2016
DNC2016
Legend: Rude Sean Hannity gets booed right out of Wawa in Philly
Conservative radio pundit and FOX News host Sean Hannity came to Philadelphia presumably to stain the Democratic National Convention. Instead, he seems to have disrespected the region's favorite convenience store and gratuitously insulted African Americans.July 26, 2016
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WATCH: Stephen Colbert brings antics to DNC in Philly
During a week of live broadcasts of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," it was a foregone conclusion that the lovable comic-media critic would find a way to drip sarcasm on the proceedings of the Democratic National Convention.July 26, 2016
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Conventioneers whine on Twitter about DNC in Philadelphia
Heat, humidity, throngs of protesters and blustery thunderstorms can put just about anyone in a crabby mood, especially when it all interferes with work or a commute home. On the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, some visitors from out of town — and plenty who live here — vented their many frustrations about the city's layout and preparation for a four-day political summit.July 25, 2016
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WATCH: Paul Simon sound checks 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' at DNC
American folk and world music legend Paul Simon is one of many high-profile celebrities visiting Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention to speak, work, perform, or just plain soak up the political process.July 25, 2016
Sixers
Sixers' Ben Simmons buys youngster a fresh pair of Nikes
In the month since the Sixers picked LSU's Ben Simmons first overall in the NBA Draft, the potential franchise cornerstone has already endeared himself to the city of Philadelphia. He's done the cheesesteak bit on late night TV. He's "run through the streets of Philadelphia" (i.e., been Photoshopped doing so) as an homage to "Creed." He's even dazzled threading the needle on the court, where it counts, in the NBA's Summer League.Just In
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- Aide at Cherry Hill nursing home admits to spraying bleach in the face of elderly paralyzed patient
- Prevention Point's syringe exchange services have contracted since Philly cut $1 million in city funding
- Chef's Pick: When RJ Smith isn't running Ocho Supper Club, here's where he loves to eat in Philly
- Adopting a healthy lifestyle is difficult. Recognizing that is the first step toward sticking with it
- Know your enemy: Can Titans All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons wreck the Eagles' game plan
- OURfest, formerly OutFest, returns to Philly in October with a National Coming Out Day parade and free Gayborhood festival
- Yards Oktoberfest will turn normally off-limits brewery space into a Bavarian beer hall
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