Michael Tanenbaum

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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

May 1, 2017

Research

Temple researchers first to remove HIV-1 infection from live animals

HIV researchers at Temple University became the first in their field to successfully remove the infection from the genomes of living animals, advancing progress in the use of powerful gene-editing technology to search for a potential cure.

May 1, 2017

SEPTA

SEPTA resumes West Trenton Line service after person fatally struck by train in Montgomery County

A person was fatally struck by a southbound SEPTA Regional Rail train Monday afternoon in the Jenkintown area, prompting the agency to suspend service along its West Trenton Line. 

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

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

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

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.

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