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 10, 2017
Odd News
Look at this Cheetah-like cat found running wild around Reading
Pennsylvania isn't exactly the Serengeti plain. There may be coywolves prowling around the fringes of some cities in the Northeast, but one wild animal you wouldn't expect to find here is a cheetah, or anything resembling one.November 9, 2017
Politics
Former DNC chairwoman targets CNN's Jake Tapper for 'betraying' her
Political strategist and former Democratic National Committee chairwoman Donna Brazile is settling scores in her newly published book, an insider's analysis of the breakdowns that led to the election of Donald Trump.November 9, 2017
Development
Long-delayed Techadelphia hub shows signs of activity in Kensington
It's been nearly two years since the exciting mixed-use project dubbed Techadelphia surfaced with plans for apartments and Olde Kensington.November 9, 2017
Weather
Sudden freezing temps will feel like teens in Philly area
A mild-to-warm early November is on the verge of taking a blistering cold turn.November 9, 2017
Restaurants
Fast-growing Jersey Mike's to debut gluten-free hoagie roll
National hoagie chain Jersey Mike's will introduce a gluten-free roll next month as the expanding franchise seeks to provide safe options for customers with gluten intolerance.November 8, 2017
Music
WATCH: Lorde covers Bruce Springsteen's 'I'm on Fire'
Bruce Springsteen's current run on Broadway, a recently published memoir and an upcoming album have all catapulted The Boss to the forefront of critical attention, a place he never leaves for too long.November 8, 2017
Veterans
Drexel launches free counseling program for veterans
In an effort to prevent a steady rise in suicide among U.S. veterans, Drexel University is launching a free counseling program to help men and women who have returned from military service.November 8, 2017
Animals
Philadelphia Zoo mourns death of 23-year-old black bear
A 23-year-old Asiatic black bear who had been battling cancer for several months was euthanized at the Philadelphia Zoo on Wednesday, officials announced in a statement.November 8, 2017
Politics
Santorum: Trump 'not delivering on his promises' cost GOP in 2017
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum has long been a supporter and ally of President Donald Trump, but his patience is wearing thin after Tuesday's elections ushered a wave of Democrats into office across the country.November 7, 2017
Pregnancy
Penn Medicine launches Northeast's first clinical trial for womb transplant
Penn Medicine will become the first hospital in the Northeast to conduct a clinical trial for uterine transplantation, an experimental procedure that could provide a new path to parenthood for women with uterine factor infertility.Just In
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- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
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