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.
May 16, 2016
Biotech
Biogen announces gene therapy alliance with Penn experts
Biogen, the oldest biotechnology firm in the United States, announced Monday that it has formed a new alliance and collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania to advance gene therapy research and gene editing technologies.May 16, 2016
Videos
Local meteorologist Cecily Tynan rescues a screech owl in distress
During an afternoon trail run, Tynan sprung into action to save an injured owl she encountered in distress.May 15, 2016
Investigation
Police seek armed gunman in robbery of Center City tavern
Philadelphia police are seeking a suspect after a tavern was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning in Center City.May 15, 2016
Restaurants
Pinefish seafood bistro coming to Washington Square West
Philadelphia residents will soon have another seafood restaurant to try out when Pinefish arrives at Washington Square West by the end of May.May 15, 2016
Movies
'Creed' star Michael B. Jordan joins cast of Marvel's 'Black Panther'
Just as Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" draws rave reviews, surpassing $800 million at the worldwide box office, a follow-up to the superhero thriller will feature none other than "Creed" star Michael B. Jordan in a reunion with director Ryan Coogler.May 15, 2016
Streets
Should Philly consider 'muralizing' some of its bike lanes?
While the city's walls and storefronts continue to fill up with beautiful collaborations, one area that hasn't been tapped, here or elsewhere, is urban bike lanes.May 15, 2016
Politics
Trump, Christie spoofed on 'SNL' in search for VP candidate
Ever since New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stepped out first among Republican leaders to endorse Donald Trump, albeit awkwardly, the possibility of him stepping into the role of running mate has been a persistent theme.May 15, 2016
Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park to be mapped out on Google Street View
Philadelphia's sprawling Fairmount Park, an interconnected system spanning 6.4 square miles and 4,100 acres, will become the first major urban park in the United States to be thoroughly mapped and made navigable online by Google Street View.May 15, 2016
Investigation
Report: Girl hospitalized after group assault at Willow Grove carnival
Abington Township police are investigating after a girl was hospitalized Saturday night following a fight among several teenagers at a carnival in Willow Grove.May 13, 2016
Police
Update: Google decal on surveillance van just officers 'being creative,' Philly police say
Philadelphia police brass said Friday that officers were just "being creative" when they attached a large Google Maps logo to a surveillance van in an apparent attempt to disguise it as one of the company's street-filming cars.Just In
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