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.
November 28, 2017
Research
Penn study spots evidence for higher concussion vulnerability in women
Sports-related concussions occur about two million times a year in the United States and recent findings from the American Academy of Neurology suggest women are at a 50 percent greater risk than men.November 28, 2017
Labor
Popular Philly restaurants agree to pay $830,000 in back wages, damages
The owner of two Philadelphia restaurants has agreed to pay workers nearly $830,000 in back wages and damages from alleged violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.November 28, 2017
Holidays
Pennsylvania Christmas village makes top 10 U.S. small towns for holiday lights
The holiday season is in full swing as we approach the end of 2017, and while few people are looking forward to months of cold weather, there is at least one benefit to the month ahead: eye candy.November 28, 2017
Mural Arts
Mural Arts Philadelphia receives $200,000 grant for Restorative Justice program
Philadelphia Mural Arts will soon expand its therapeutic prisoner training program with the aid of a $200,000 grant from the recently established Art for Justice Fund, an outgrowth of the Ford Foundation aimed at systemwide criminal justice reform.November 27, 2017
Television
Here's the first public photo of Kevin Hart's new son Kenzo Kash
Philadelphia's own Kevin Hart last week celebrated the birth of his third child and first with his second wife, Eniko Parrish.November 27, 2017
NBA
LeBron James: Carson Wentz is 'my favorite player right now'
LeBron James talked about the NFL and his current favorite player, Carson Wentz, before the Sixers-Cavs game on Monday night in South Philly.November 27, 2017
Development
East Market signs ROOST Apartment Hotel for extended stay option
National Real Estate Development, the firm behind the plan to revitalize Philadelphia's East Market Street, announced a partnership that will bring 60 extended-stay units to the eventual residential tower at 1199 Ludlow St.November 27, 2017
Eagles
Slate stokes anxiety over traffic in Philly during an Eagles Super Bowl parade
There's no longer much of a jinx effect to discussing the prospect of an Eagles Super Bowl title. A 10-1 record puts you in the ranks of a season's championship caliber teams. You're only jinxing it if you make foolish guarantees, like this fan who got the next three years worth of Super Bowls inked on his upper arm.November 22, 2017
Animals
Revered American bison, 20, dies at Montgomery County zoo
Montgomery County's Elmwood Park Zoo announced Wednesday that it has euthanized a 20-year-old male American bison beloved by guests and staff alike.November 22, 2017
Media
ESPN reporter hounded for review of Sixers' Aussie meat pies
Darren Rovell, ESPN's sports business reporter, is routinely roasted by sites like Deadspin for acting as a bit of a booster for various products and unvarnished public relations campaigns.Just In
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