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 30, 2015

Health News

Local study: immune response to flu virus may call for altered vaccines

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new study on the immune system's response to the influenza virus, tested in an animal model, presents a more complicated picture of how the body processes the infection, potentially signaling a new approach to the design of flu vaccines.

September 30, 2015

Arrests

Suspect arrested, charged in Gayborhood arson

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have arrested a suspect in connection to a destructive Gayborhood fire earlier in September that was ruled by authorities to be an arson.

September 30, 2015

Science

WATCH: Divers find biofluorescent sea turtle

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of the most stunning miracles of biology is the ability of certain animals in extreme climates to glow in brilliant color. Whether it's the chemical reactions of bioluminescence or the biofluorescent effects of light absorbed and re-emitted, this is an adaptation that never ceases to amaze both scientists and people who simply love shiny things.

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

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

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.