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.
April 30, 2017
Celebrities
Kelly Ripa's new 'LIVE' co-host to be revealed on Monday
Ever since Regis Philbin stepped away from ABC's "Live" talk show with Kelly Ripa in 2012, the syndicated morning program has been in flux. That's about to change on Monday.April 30, 2017
Universities
Villanova student objects to softball team's 'inappropriate' photo at 9/11 Memorial
A student at Villanova University is speaking out against a photo posted on Instagram by the school's softball team, arguing that it was inappropriate for the student-athletes to use the 9/11 memorial in New York City as a promotional backdrop on social media.April 30, 2017
Liquor
Pennsylvania seeks to pierce embargo for imports of delicious Cuban rum
Pennsylvania, a state with some of the nation's strictest and most archaic liquor laws, will attempt to lift a longstanding embargo on Cuban rum, potentially bringing one of the Cold War foe's most valued imports to the United States.April 30, 2017
Arrests
Four arrested in vicious beating filmed on Millville street
Authorities in Millville arrested four people who were filmed last week brutally beating a woman in the middle of the street as horrified witnesses watched the attack unfold.April 30, 2017
Television
WATCH: Trailer for Charles Barkley's new docuseries 'American Race'
Charles Barkley and TNT will premiere a four-episode docuseries in May featuring an exploration of race relations in the United States, with segments covering everything from police-community relations and immigration to the status of Muslims in America.April 27, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Alternate 'NoLibs Ending' to 'Split' features Silk City dancer
If you happened to see M. Knight Shyamalan's latest film "Split," you'll recall the ending leaves viewers with a bit of a cliffhanger.April 27, 2017
Politics
Counter-rally planned for Trump's 100-day event in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Democrats have organized a counter-rally to protest President Donald Trump's scheduled appearance in Harrisburg on Saturday to mark his 100th day in office.April 27, 2017
Politics
Woman takes up meme to ensure empty seats at Trump's Pennsylvania rally
President Donald Trump will mark his 100th day in office Saturday with a rally in Harrisburg, where he is expected to play his administration's early progress despite steady criticism of its shortcomings.April 27, 2017
Development
Developer presents timeline for Osage Pine Project at MOVE bombing site
The developer selected to revitalize 36 vacant properties at the site of the 1985 MOVE bombing in Cobbs Creek has announced an anticipated timeline for the Osage Pine Project, pledging to involve members of the community both in construction and as vendors.April 26, 2017
Social Media
Pennsylvania Rep. Sims takes down internet bigot by calling grandma
Part of the territory that comes with life as a public figure is dealing with people who object to your views, sometimes in a personal and malicious manner.Just In
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