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.
February 15, 2017
Urban Planning
Maps: How does Philly's population density compare to other cities?
A few years ago, Center City Philadelphia rose to the rank of the second most populous downtown district in the United States, predictably landing behind Midtown Manhattan. From 2000 to 2015, according to the the Center City District, the population of Philadelphia's urban core — an area bounded by Pine Street to the south, the Delaware River to the east, the Schuylkill River to the west, and Vine Street to the north — increased by 16 percent to 183,240 residents.February 14, 2017
Children's Health
CHOP leading FDA study into parents' alarming claims about over-the-counter drug MiraLAX
For the past few years, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been quietly conducting an FDA-grant funded study into parents' reports of devastating side effects from their kids' use of the over-the-counter constipation relief drug MiraLAX.February 14, 2017
Politics
Chaput criticizes media for 'hostile' coverage of Trump
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput hasn't shied away from tense political topics over the past year, periodically weighing in on questionable facts of the 2016 campaign and urging "decency" in the wake of Donald Trump's electoral victory.February 14, 2017
Universities
Temple opens up applications for gender-inclusive housing
Temple University has opened up applications for students to live in gender-inclusive, on-campus housing beginning in the fall 2017 semester, delivering on the findings of several surveys and focus groups that showed growing interest among the student population.February 14, 2017
Crime
Pennsylvania State Police warn of 'sweetheart scams' on Valentine's Day
If you happen to be single on Valentine's Day and you aren't thrilled about it, the Pennsylvania State Police are here to remind you that desperation can be a costly mistake.February 14, 2017
Universities
Villanova opens new Center for History in the Public Interest
Villanova University has officially opened the doors to its immersive new history center that will seek to connect crucial moments in our past with issues of public interest in the present.February 13, 2017
Immigration
Two Philly lawyers offer immigrants green card assistance for $1
Two Philadelphia-based lawyers are doing everything in their power to ease the panic felt by immigrants facing an uncertain future under the Trump administration.February 13, 2017
Investigation
Police: Drunk man's vandalism at Pennsylvania Capitol to cost thousands
Authorities at the Pennsylvania Capitol building in Harrisburg have arrested a Gettysburg man who they say broke into the facility overnight Sunday and proceeded to destroy thousands of dollars worth of items.February 13, 2017
LGBT
Philadelphia announces new director for Office of LGBT Affairs
Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs will soon be led by newly appointed Executive Director Amber Hikes, city officials announced on Monday, marking a transition follows months of turmoil over the state of race relations in the local LGBT community.February 13, 2017
Politics
Christie slams 'pandering' proposal to make New Jersey cover lost funding for sanctuary cities
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie doubled down on his criticism of sanctuary cities during his monthly radio appearance on NJ 101.5, calling a proposal by state Democrats to protect funding for such cities "political pandering."Just In
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