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.
May 30, 2017
Research
Seasonal flu may heighten risk for Parkinson's disease, Jefferson study finds
Dealing with a seasonal flu infection is nothing short of a nightmare in the short term, but could coming down with the flu also pose a risk for the long-term development of Parkinson's disease?May 29, 2017
Politics
WATCH: Rick Santorum froths over Trump tweets on CNN
Depending on where you rest along the political spectrum, finding points of agreement with former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum can be an uncomfortable realization. The two-time Republican presidential candidate tends to make his most jarring remarks with the same steady charm that elevated him into national politics. To see him lose his cool, even a little bit, is a rare treat.May 29, 2017
Business
Penn alum's WayUp platform connects recent grads with jobs
Millions of young people across the United States have just entered the professional world for the first time after this month's round of commencements. Either that, or they're still looking to land their first job out of school.May 29, 2017
Politics
Biden: New Jersey race for governor 'most important' in United States
As the clock ticks down on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's second term in office, voters in the Garden State will quickly turn their attention to the June 6 primary election to find his successor.May 29, 2017
Summer
Philly to install free sunscreen dispensers in fight against skin cancer
With the season of searing sunlight at our doorstep, the city of Philadelphia is taking a step to ensure that residents protect themselves from exposure.May 28, 2017
Politics
Booker: 'No rush to impeachment' of President Trump
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has been a sharp critic of Donald Trump during the turbulent early months of his presidency, but does the potential Democratic hopeful in 2020 believe the wheels should be set in motion for impeachment?May 28, 2017
Mental Health
Penn study identifies best way to show empathy for those in distress
Whenever a friend, family member or partner is experiencing a hard time, our natural response is to console and reassure them. There are plenty of ways to go about doing this, but it turns out there could be an ideal approach that also shields us from getting hurt in the process of helping those in need.May 28, 2017
Humor
Sarcastic sign along Schuylkill River Trail bemoans untreated pothole
Two years ago, USAToday and 10Best named the Schuylkill River Trail the best urban trail in the United States. There's good reason for that: it's huge, it's expanding throughout the Delaware Valley and hundreds of thousands of people use it for recreation every year.May 28, 2017
Religion
Archdiocese announces merger of two Northeast Philly churches
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has a reached a decision to merge two churches it had identified earlier this year as potential targets of the ongoing Pastoral Planning Initiative to bolster local faith communities.May 25, 2017
SEPTA
SEPTA approves systemwide fare increases effective in July
SEPTA riders, be advised: your fares are about to go up across all modes of travel and methods of payment.Just In
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