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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

September 27, 2015

Pope in Philly

Overnight fire safely extinguished at seminary hosting Pope Francis

by Michael Tanenbaum

Among the many security concerns that occupied planners of the Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia, a fire at the seminary where he has been lodged for the weekend was likely not at the forefront of their minds.

September 27, 2015

Pope in Philly

Pa. choirboy delivers Antarctic 'rock of Peter' to Pope Francis

by Michael Tanenbaum

During a night filled with dazzling performances and an impassioned sermon from Pope Francis on the central importance of family, 14-year-old Bobby Hill of the Keystone State Boychoir (KSB) made a rare, special delivery to the pontiff.

September 27, 2015

Health News

Virus found in cattle linked to breast cancer risk

by Michael Tanenbaum

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health have established a new link between the bovine leukemia virus (BLS) and the risk of breast cancer in women.

September 27, 2015

Pope in Philly

Pope Francis visits 'Knotted Grotto' at Basilica of St. Peter and Paul

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the weeks leading up to Pope Francis' visit in Philadelphia, many wondered whether he would stop to observe the community art installation known as the 'Knotted Grotto' at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and Paul.

September 26, 2015

Music

Pope Francis to release multilingual rock album 'Wake Up!'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Throughout his first trip to the United States, Pope Francis has captured the attention of the American people with a radiance many observers have likened to the aura of a rock star.

September 26, 2015

Accidents

Rapper injured in New Jersey motorcycle crash

by Michael Tanenbaum

Rapper and New Jersey native Fetty Wap, best known for his 2014 hit single "Trap Queen," is recovering Saturday from a motorcycle accident in his hometown of Paterson.

September 26, 2015

Pope in Philly

Youth choir kids amped to sing for Pope Francis in Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

For 60 young choir members, Saturday night's Festival of Families concert will be one of the biggest nights in their development as aspiring singers when they join Columbian pop-star Juanes in a performance for Pope Francis.

September 26, 2015

NASA

NASA gearing up for major Mars announcement

by Michael Tanenbaum

As moviegoers pack theaters to see 'The Martian' and as the Curiosity rover continues to comb the surface of the red planet, NASA is gearing up to make a major Mars announcement Monday morning.

September 25, 2015

White House

White House shares time-lapse video of Pope's visit

by Michael Tanenbaum

Want a glimpse of what things will be like in Philadelphia this weekend when Pope Francis rolls into town? Take a look at this time-lapse of the pope's visit to Washington, D.C. earlier this week, posted in a tweet from the White House.

September 25, 2015

Politicians

Philly Congressman Brady swipes pope's glass of water

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania Representative Bob Brady was present for Pope Francis' White House speech before Congress Thursday. According to the Philadelphia Daily News, he was keeping a close eye on the glass of water beside Francis as the pope urged American politicians to reject a "mindset of hostility" on immigration.