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.
September 25, 2015
Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama cancels La Salle session, Liberty Medal ceremony in Philly
The 2015 Liberty Medal award ceremony for the Dalai Lama at Philadelphia' s National Constitution Center, as and a teaching session at La Salle University in October have been canceled due to the Tibetan leader's health condition.September 25, 2015
White House
White House shares time-lapse video of Pope's visit
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
Investigation
Suspects sought in theft of gun, uniforms from police officers' personal cars
Officials continue to search for suspects who broke into the personal cars of two Philadelphia police officers and stole belongings including a gun and a uniform.September 24, 2015
Investigations
Delaware investigating fatal police shooting of man in wheelchair
Officials with the Delaware Department of Justice have opened an investigation into the fatal police shooting of an armed man in a wheelchair on Wednesday afternoon.September 24, 2015
Arrests
Man threatens to bomb N.J. courthouse, leads police and feds on chase
Police in Bucks County have arrested a man who threatened to blow up a New Jersey courthouse Tuesday before leading police on a chase through Bucks County and crashing his car in Penndel.September 24, 2015
Media
NBC10 workers strike two days before arrival of Pope Francis
Two days before the arrival of Pope Francis in Philadelphia, nearly 65 photographers and technicians employed by NBC10 have officially gone on strike following a Wednesday night vote.September 24, 2015
Investigations
Ahead of pope's Philly prison visit, guard caught in fight video resigns
As Pope Francis prepares to visit the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in northeast Philadelphia this weekend, the jail's recent history of alleged prisoner abuse by correctional officers has resurfaced with the resignation of a man seen beating an inmate in a video published last October.September 24, 2015
Weather
Weekend weather: Philadelphia and South Jersey
After many months of anticipation and planning, the weekend of Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia is finally here. With an expected 1.5 million people heading to Center City, will Philadelphia be blessed with sunny skies?September 23, 2015
Papal Visit
City announces papal visit text alert system
The City of Philadelphia has announced a text alert system that will provide real-time information to mobile subscribers for the duration of the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis' visit.September 23, 2015
Taxis
Philadelphia taxis prepare to launch hailing app
Philadelphia taxi cabs have been feeling the pressure of alternative rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, but the cabs are getting ready to launch a service that will give them arguably the most advantageous tool at their rivals' disposal.Just In
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