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 11, 2015
Tribute
Fallen Philadelphia firefighters, police officers honored with new truck
Philadelphia firefighters and police officers who died in the line of duty were honored by city officials on Saturday with the unveiling of a new vehicle and emblem.July 11, 2015
Neuroscience
Three monkeys linked in 'brainet' experiment show power of collective mind
Duke University researcher Miguel Nicolelis, best known for creating the brain-controlled exoskeleton that allowed a paraplegic man to take the opening kick in the 2014 World Cup, released the results of a new brain-machine interface study that tested signal transmission on rodents and primates.July 10, 2015
Nation
President Obama creates three new national monuments
President Obama issued an executive order on Friday creating three new national monuments that will protect more than 1 million acres of public land in three states.July 10, 2015
Celebrities
Report: John Stamos checks into rehab for substance abuse treatment
People Magazine reports confirmation actor has entered rehab following June 12 DUIJuly 10, 2015
Religion
Center City fencing during Pope Francis visit confirmed
Mayor Michael Nutter confirms rumored Center City fences during Sept. 26-27 papal visitJuly 10, 2015
Investigations
Bodies of man, woman discovered in Middle Township woods identified
Authorities have identified the bodies of a man and women discovered in the woods off Old Rio Grande Avenue in Middle Township on Wednesday.July 9, 2015
Social Media
Fresh off an NBA title, Steph Curry developing social media app
Winning an NBA championship is cool and all, but reigning league MVP Stephen Curry, who has dominated social media with ridiculous highlight reels and his adorable daughter in post game pressers, wants in on an app of his own.July 9, 2015
Scandals
North Philadelphia mural including Bill Cosby's face to be removed
Days after the release of court documents containing an admission from Bill Cosby that he procured Quaaludes with the intent of using them to lure young women into having sex with him, a mark of the actor and comedian's influence on Philadelphia will be eliminated.July 9, 2015
Obituaries
Funeral set for John Whitman, husband of former N.J. Gov. Christie Whitman
John Whitman, the husband of former New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman, died on July 2 at the age of 71 after suffering a catastrophic brain injury on June 19.July 9, 2015
Social Media
Facebook debuts 'See First' with News Feed update
Facebook unveiled several updates to its News Feed on Thursday that will give users greater control over whose content they want to see first and foremost.Just In
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- Alleged scammer sold fake permits for spotted lanternfly eradication in Pennsylvania
- Northern Liberties bar and music venue the Fire to close after 27-year run
- Eagles-Rams Week 4 injury report, with analysis
- Academy of Natural Sciences is closed, but the fight for the museum continues
- Eagles power ranking roundup: Week 4
- Boo at the Zoo will bring pumpkin-eating hippos, giant skeletons and 10-story views of the Zoo’s fall foliage
- Chinatown will turn into a massive night market with 90+ vendors on Oct. 8
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