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 28, 2015
Health News
Doctors at CHOP perform world's first bilateral hand transplant on child
An 8-year-old boy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia became the world's first child to undergo successful bilateral hand transplant surgery after a 40-person multidisciplinary team from CHOP, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Penn Medicine completed the groundbreaking 10-hour procedure earlier this month.July 28, 2015
Police
Police chase in Philly, N.J. set off by theft of $10.50 in underwear
The man who led police on a wild chase through Philadelphia and South Jersey Monday night evaded authorities over a warrant for the theft of $10.50 worth of underwear, authorities said Tuesday.July 26, 2015
Uncover Philly
'Uncover Philly': Exclusive look at Liberty One observation deck
In his latest installment of the 'Uncover Philly' series, Cory J. Popp gives us an exclusive first look at the long-awaited Liberty One observation deck set to open to the public in Fall 2015.July 26, 2015
Eagles
Massive Eagles mural unveiled across from Linc
In a grand display of the city's commitment to Eagles football, the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program teamed up with the team to paint the fifth largest mural in the United States, located on Darien Street directly across from Lincoln Financial Field.July 26, 2015
Celebrities
Snoop Dogg briefly detained in Sweden, says racial profiling a factor
Snoop Dogg briefly detained in Sweden, says racial profiling a factorJuly 26, 2015
Art
Artist from Pa. creates tree that can bear 40 different fruits
A Syracuse professor and artist who grew up on a Pennsylvania farm is capturing worldwide attention for his experimental work creating trees that can bear 40 different varieties of fruit.July 26, 2015
Politics
Mike Huckabee: Obama marching Israel to 'door of the oven'
Republican presidential candidate references Holocaust in comments denouncing Iran nuclear dealJuly 25, 2015
Inspirations
Inspirational poem tacked in London bar goes viral
Inspirational poem tacked in London bar goes viralJuly 25, 2015
Education
Two ex-Philadelphia school administrators lose credentials in cheating scandal
A pair of former Philadelphia school administrators became the 10th and 11th district educators to surrender their credentials following an investigation into cheating on standardized tests.July 25, 2015
Beach
Wildwood lifeguards rescue family of four from dangerous rip current
A team of lifeguards made a heroic rescue at a Wildwood, New Jersey, beach Saturday morning after spotting four people caught in a rip current near Schellenger Avenue.Just In
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