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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

January 22, 2017

Hackers

Hacker wreaks havoc on Facebook page for The Playground in Atlantic City

by Michael Tanenbaum

It may be a few months before peak season starts in Atlantic City, but that didn't stop social media followers of The Playground Pier from spotting unusual activity on the entertainment venue's Facebook page over the past week.

January 22, 2017

Education

Podcasts gaining ground as force in medical education, Penn doctor says

by Michael Tanenbaum

Diving into the world podcasts is something people of all backgrounds and hobbies often say is a defining moment for them, remodeling the way they seek out and absorb information — namely, on the go or while completing other important tasks.

January 22, 2017

Higher Education

Study: Villanova, Penn among few schools with more grads in top 1 percent than bottom 60 percent

by Michael Tanenbaum

The University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University are among just 38 colleges in the United States that produce more graduates in the top one percent of the income scale than the bottom 60 percent, according to findings from a new study of anonymous tax filings and tuition records.

January 21, 2017

Sixers

Sixers' Ben Simmons, ESPN salute bizarre #RaisetheCats celebration

by Michael Tanenbaum

For the first time in what feels like ages, the Philadelphia 76ers are the talk of the town in a positive light. After stringing together an impressive 10-game stretch and showcasing what's in store for the better part of The Process, that alone stands as reason enough to celebrate.

January 21, 2017

Restaurants

New York Times spotlights Pennsylvania restaurant's 'peasant food' revival

by Michael Tanenbaum

Just as "farm-to-table" firmly entrenches itself in today's culinary lexicon, one rising Pennsylvania restaurant is finding success by hearkening back to the trend's old world origins.

January 21, 2017

Politics

Organizer of Women's March on Philadelphia talks grassroots, Trump

by Michael Tanenbaum

Facebook is a more powerful tool than Emily Morse could ever have imagined.

January 21, 2017

Investigation

Police: Sleeping woman sexually assaulted by armed man in Chestnut Hill

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect after a Chestnut Hill woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at gunpoint when she was awoken at her home early Saturday morning.

January 18, 2017

Celebrities

Flashback: Young Bradley Cooper proves Louis C.K. is full of it

by Michael Tanenbaum

If you're at all familiar with the career path of Louis C.K., you know that the comedian and HBO star struggled for a long, long time before he wound up writing for David Letterman, Chris Rock, Conan O' Brien and "Saturday Night Live Segments."

January 18, 2017

Animal Welfare

PETA decries shocking video leaked from set of 'A Dog's Purpose'

by Michael Tanenbaum

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is outraged over a leaked video from the set of "A Dog's Purpose," an upcoming feature film adaptation that traces a dog's life with his family up to his eventual reincarnation.

January 18, 2017

Politics

Outgoing CIA director: Being 'white male from New Jersey' led to LGBTQ support

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the final days before Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, a steady stream of loose ends from the Obama administration are getting tied up: pardons, pet programs, final words and comments from those who led the alphabet soup of federal agencies.