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.
December 4, 2017
Holidays
Philly high school students are selling 'jawnaments' for Christmas
The Workshop School in West Philly has a shop full of wood-cut jawn ornaments and earrings available for purchase online. A Christmas take on the LOVE statue and other earring patterns also are featured on the site.December 1, 2017
Social Media
The best of Twitter's 'Me in My State' meme: Pennsylvania edition
In case you hadn't heard, Pennsylvania switched its tourism motto earlier this year from "The State of Independence" to "Pennsylvania, Pursue Your Happiness," a beaming nod to the Declaration of Independence.December 1, 2017
Development
Philly reveals proposed sites for citywide Rebuild initiative
Plans for one of Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's key initiatives gained greater clarity this week with the release of maps detailing proposed project sites for the ReBuild program, a multimillion-dollar investment to renovate parks, libraries and recreation centers across the city.December 1, 2017
Arrests
Police: Three arrested after teens brawl at SEPTA's 8th Street Station
Three people were arrested Friday afternoon as nearly 100 teenagers engaged in a brawl at SEPTA's 8th Street Station, police said in a statement.December 1, 2017
Investigation
D.A.: Jersey Shore K-9 trainer stole cocaine meant for dog training
The head of K-9 training in Ocean County pleaded guilty this week to charges of official misconduct and theft after prosecutors said he stole cocaine intended to be used for canine training.November 30, 2017
Pharmaceuticals
Jefferson clinical trial shows promise for new migraine therapy
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital may be nearing a breakthrough in the future treatment of chronic migraines, a debilitating condition the World Health Organization estimates affects between 127 and 300 million people around the world.November 30, 2017
Comedy
Comedian Bill Burr explains his epically profane 'Philly rant' at '06 show
There are some classic moments in the history of comedy that will never be forgotten: Lenny Bruce's many arrests, Andy Kaufman's (staged) Letterman altercation with Jerry Lawlor, Richard Pryor's bit on why he stopped using the "N"-word, and George Carlin's famous football versus baseball routine all come to mind.November 30, 2017
Environment
USGS: 4.1-magnitude earthquake recorded near Delaware Bay
Residents across the Northeast observed a brief but distinct shaking sensation late Thursday afternoon, an event the United States Geological Survey has confirmed was a 4.4-magnitude earthquake in the Delaware Bay.November 30, 2017
Courts
Judge sends 'coward' Chester County sucker puncher to prison
The saga of Barry Baker, the man who sucker punched an innocent victim with cerebral palsy, came to an end Wednesday after a Common Pleas Court judge sentenced him to three-to-six years in prison.November 29, 2017
Obituaries
Temple student, 24, dies after he was found unresponsive in library
A Temple University student who was found unresponsive in a school library on Monday died later that day, the university said announced in a statement of sympathy on Wednesday.Just In
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