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 5, 2017
Television
YouTube TV launch includes CSN Philly on roster of channels
YouTube TV officially launched in Philadelphia and four other U.S. cities on April 5. For sports fans, its roster of channels include CSN Philly, as well as ESPN, FOX Sports, FS1 and FS2. The TV streaming service is available for a free 30-day trial that eventually rolls into a $35-per-month package.April 5, 2017
Universities
After trivializing Sandusky victims, Penn State trustee drops re-election bid
Penn State University trustee Al Lord will not run for re-election to retain his seat in the wake of a backlash over leaked comments he made last week about the sexual abuse victims of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.April 5, 2017
Economy
Philly's LinkedIn Workforce Report adds depth to latest numbers from city controller
Philadelphia's job market remains in "strong" shape, adding 22,400 new positions between February 2016 and February 2017, according to the latest economic report from the city controller's office.April 5, 2017
Media
Don Lemon: Charles Barkley among first to support my coming out
When "CNN Tonight" host Don Lemon publicly came out in 2011, he joined a small group of news media personalities who viewed the decision as a personal responsibility to the LGBTQ community. Fellow anchors Anderson Cooper, Rachel Maddow and Thomas Roberts had all revealed their sexual orientations to the public, but Lemon was among the first African-American hosts to discuss his status in his memoir, "Transparent."April 4, 2017
Politics
Pennsylvania Republican introduces bill threatening state funding for Planned Parenthood
A piece of legislation introduced last week by Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania could potentially strip state level funding for Planned Parenthood and other facilities that provide abortion services.April 4, 2017
Business
Petco acquires Philly digital startup PetCoach for virtual care
National pet retailer Petco has acquired Philadelphia-based digital services company PetCoach, one of a string of local startups pioneered or otherwise guided by co-founder and CEO Brock Weatherup, the companies announced Monday.April 4, 2017
Manufacturing
Wolf thankful MLB apparel manufacturing will stay in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf was joined by Major League Baseball Rob Manfred and others on Tuesday to announce that the Easton plant long used by Majestic to manufacture MLB apparel will remain in use under a new deal with Under Armour and Fanatics.April 4, 2017
Development
Developer proposes 120 apartments in area bridging NoLibs, Fishtown
A proposal to be evaluated Tuesday by Philadelphia's Civic Design Review board calls for 120 residential units spread across two buildings on Germantown Avenue in an area of South Kensington that is increasingly bridging Northern Liberties and Fishtown.April 3, 2017
Media
FOX29's Mike Jerrick makes return to 'Good Day Philadelphia' after depression treatment
After a nearly two-month hiatus from "Good Day Philadelphia," FOX29 anchor Mike Jerrick returned to work with gratitude on Monday, reuniting with fans who stood behind him while he received treatment for depression.April 3, 2017
Crime
WATCH: Bicyclist snatches purse from elderly woman in North Philly
Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to identify a man who brazenly robbed an 80-year-old woman last week in North Philadelphia, snatching a purse from her as he rode by on a bicycle.Just In
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