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.
June 17, 2017
Politics
Trump demands return of New Jersey 'cop killer' exiled in Cuba
President Donald Trump on Friday rolled back several Obama administration policies designed to ease the decades-long standoff with Cuba, calling the removal of travel and commercial restrictions a "terrible and misguided deal" as he spoke to a crowd in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood.June 17, 2017
Social Media
Twitter reacts to mistrial in Bill Cosby sexual assault case
Montgomery County Judge Steven O'Neill declared a mistrial Saturday in the sexual assault case against entertainer Bill Cosby, who stood accused of drugging and molesting former Temple University employee Andrea Constand more than a decade ago at his home outside Philadelphia.June 17, 2017
Television
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' movie could be on the way 'someday'
Philadelphia's television pride and the greatest sitcom of the last fifteen years might be headed for the big screen, according to one of the stars from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."June 14, 2017
Recreation
Philly announces 2017 opening dates for public pools
Philadelphia opens public pools for summer 2017.June 14, 2017
LGBTQ
Skittles accused of racism, defended for colorless Pride Month candy
Brands all around the globe are stepping up to embrace the celebration of Pride Month with special promotions and rainbow-inspired social media campaigns.June 14, 2017
Politics
City finance director answers controller's doubts about soda tax revenue
A day after City Controller Alan Butkovitz expressed concern that early revenue shortfalls for Philadelphia's sugar-sweetened beverage tax will create a "multimillion-dollar burden" on the city, finance director Rob Dubow issued a response clarifying the Kenney administration's budget projections.June 13, 2017
Schools
Philadelphia, Camden schools to let out early due to heat
Philadelphia and Camden public schools to dismiss early Tuesday due to excessive heatJune 13, 2017
Surgery
In rare procedure, CHOP surgeons separate twin girls conjoined at the head
A team of surgeons at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia successfully separated twin girls who were conjoined at the head, pulling off a rare operation that lasted nearly 11 hours earlier this month.June 13, 2017
Utilities
Pa. utility commissioner: Climate change may require subsidized cooling
As Philadelphia public schools sent students home early Tuesday to beat the mid-90s heat, questions about keeping cool amid rising temperatures are increasingly becoming a public health concern.June 13, 2017
NFL
Baltimore apparently wooed Jeremy Maclin with free crab cakes
Despite head coach Doug Pederson's initial claim that the Eagles wouldn't pursue a reunion with Jeremy Maclin, the veteran wide receiver's availability into last weekend changed the minds of some on the coaching staff.Just In
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- CHOP names Joseph Mitchell new CEO after retirement of Madeline Bell
- Two Philly pastors charged with sexual abuse of minors
- Bucks County couple files lawsuit against formula company after baby hospitalized with infant botulism
- Power ranking round up: Phillies holding steady this week with NL East series wins
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