Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

September 25, 2017

LGBTQ

In wake of controversy, Mazzoni Center names new medical director

Sexual misconduct allegations prompted a series of high-level resignations at the Mazzoni Center, the LGBT health center on Monday announced the hiring of a new medical director.

September 25, 2017

Television

Map: Every local film location from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

If you're a nerd for "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and a nerd for Philadelphia, we've got a great Google map for you.

September 25, 2017

Investigation

Pennsylvania funeral director arrested for allegedly sharing corpse pictures with friends, family

A Pennsylvania funeral director is facing multiple charges for allegedly taking photos of dead bodies and sharing them to "gross out" her friends and family members.

September 25, 2017

Snacks

Local wonder Tastykake unveils snackable Kake Chips

Tastykake, the Philadelphia-based maker of the beloved Krimpet and many other hits, debuts a brand new snack.

September 24, 2017

Cancer Treatment

Penn becomes world's first hospital to treat cancer patient with new radiation technology

Doctors at the University of Pennsylvania this month became the first in the world to deploy a new radiation technology platform to treat a patient with head and neck cancer, showing promise for a therapeutic approach that could offer a more user-friendly method than current practices.

September 24, 2017

Politics

Charles Barkley questions Warriors' decision to decline White House visit

President Donald Trump ignited another firestorm this weekend with a series of tweets denouncing pro athletes who elect to kneel in protest during the national anthem.

September 24, 2017

Eagles

Twitter reacts to Jake Elliott's ridiculous, game-winning 61-yard field goal

Jake Elliott, a discarded rookie the Eagles signed to replace an injured Caleb Sturgis, booted a game-clinching 61-yard field goal to set both a franchise and distance record at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the New York Giants 27-24 to improve to 2-1.

September 24, 2017

Drownings

Report: Man dies after rescue attempt at Jersey Shore

In a season that has seen more than 25 drowning deaths along the New Jersey coast, officials said a 34-year-old man died Saturday following a rescue attempt in rough surf off the coast of Long Branch.

September 24, 2017

Investgiation

Police: Officer fired shots after spotting laser dot on uniform

Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects after an officer fired shots Saturday night in response to the appearance of a laser point on his uniform.

September 21, 2017

Food & Drink

Five of Philly's must-have, non-cheesesteak sandwiches

For all the pride Philadelphia takes as the birthplace of the cheesesteak, our signature indulgence really isn't the be-all-end-all of the local sandwich universe.

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