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 26, 2017
Medicine
Doctors earn much less in Philly than other cities, report finds
Despite its reputation as one of the nation's top medical markets, Philadelphia turns out to be among the least lucrative cities for doctors to practice in the United States, according to a new report.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.April 25, 2017
Surveys
Philadelphia launches survey for residents to rate after-school programs
Philadelphia is looking to hear from residents about their experiences with the city's before- and after-school programs.April 25, 2017
Politics
Report: George Soros-backed super PAC makes ad buy for Philly DA candidate
Billionaire Hungarian-American investor George Soros has reportedly thrown his weight behind a candidate in the race for Philadelphia district attorney, supplying $280,000 in television ads through a super PAC linked to his associates, according to City & State PA.April 25, 2017
Development
Benjamin's Desk to open co-working space near Divine Lorraine
Local co-working network Benjamin's Desk will partner with developer Eric Blumenfeld to renovate North Philadelphia's former Studebaker showroom, turning the historic property into an office space just steps away from the recently reopened Divine Lorraine apartments.April 25, 2017
Music
WATCH: Cartoon shows how legends Hall & Oates met at Temple
Daryl Hall and John Oates will rock Philadelphia in just over a month for their inaugural HoagieNation Festival, a special stop in the midst of a North American tour that kicks off May 4.April 24, 2017
Politics
Philly salary history bill put on hold amid legal challenge
A wage equity bill that would bar Philadelphia employers from asking applicants for their salary history has been has been temporarily stayed pending a lawsuit filed by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.April 24, 2017
Videos
WATCH: Vox tells the story of Philly's mural arts heritage
When thousands of people start streaming into Philadelphia this week for the NFL draft, their travels around the city will put them in front of one of the world's greatest mural collections, numbering about 4,000 at this point.April 24, 2017
Consumers
Suburban Philly Kickstarter settles in 'ripoff' color-changing shirt scam
A West Chester-based athletic apparel company once regarded as a Wall Street Journal "Startup of the Year" reached a settlement in a consumer complaint Monday over its failure to meet the lofty promises of its Kickstarter campaign, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced.April 23, 2017
Movies
Twitter takes sides over Will Smith, Kevin Hart links to Genie in Disney's live-action 'Aladdin'
Disney's turn to live-action remakes of its animated classics is already proving to be a sweet spot for the company after the roaring box office success of "Beauty and the Beast," starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in the leading roles.Just In
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