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.
November 6, 2016
Concerts
Penn State reveals performers for first ever concert at Beaver Stadium
For the first time in the 56-year history of Beaver Stadium, Penn State University will hold a concert at the home of the Nittany Lions.November 6, 2016
Politics
Mayor Kenney burns Trump fanboy Rudy Giuliani on Twitter
With the clock ticking down to the 2016 presidential election, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney sat back and had a good laugh Sunday at the expense of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.November 6, 2016
Explosions
Police: Woman severely injured in explosion at Delaware Punkin Chunkin competition
A Delaware woman is fighting for her life after an air cannon exploded Sunday afternoon at the annual Punkin Chunkin event in Bridgeville, state police said.November 6, 2016
Universities
Penn creates task force in wake of 'rape culture' protest
Two months after a group of students at the University of Pennsylvania gained national attention for protesting the school's perceived indifference to "rape culture," the university announced late last week the creation of a new task force that will seek to reinforce the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual assault in its communities.November 6, 2016
Events
WATCH: Bruce Springsteen's full performance at Clinton rally in Philadelphia
Rock and roll superstar Bruce Springsteen joined thousands in Philadelphia Monday night as Hillary Clinton held a rally at Independence Mall on the eve of the 2016 presidential election.November 6, 2016
SEPTA
City of Philadelphia files motion to halt SEPTA strike for Election Day
The city of Philadelphia filed a motion on Sunday to temporarily halt the ongoing SEPTA strike for Tuesday's election.November 6, 2016
Politics
WATCH: Van Jones interviews family of Trump supporters in Gettysburg
A few weeks ago, during a furious rush of cross-country campaigning, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivered what he styled as his own version of the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln's resoundingly affirmative speech at the crossroads of the American Civil War in Nov. 1863.November 4, 2016
Legislation
Gov. Wolf signs bill legalizing Uber, Lyft in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill Friday that formally legalizes Uber and Lyft in Philadelphia after the Pennsylvania Senate voted overwhelmingly in concurrence with its passage in the House of Representatives.November 4, 2016
Television
Comcast launching Netflix nationwide on X1 platform
Philadelphia-based cable giant Comcast announced Friday that it will officially integrate Netflix into the X1 platform beginning next week, enabling millions of customers nationwide to seamlessly browse and access the streaming service's online collection of TV shows and movies.November 3, 2016
Liquor Control Board
Philly bidders win four PLCB 'zombie' licenses in state's first auction
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced Thursday that it has issued 37 Notices of Selection for the state's initial restaurant license auction, including four by bidders in Philadelphia.Just In
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