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

October 26, 2016

Farms

Jon Stewart, wife Tracey buy historic New Jersey farm for educational animal sanctuary

Comedian Jon Stewart and his wife Tracey have officially purchased the historic Hockhocksen Farm in Colts Neck, New Jersey to expand their work rehabilitating animals with the mission-based Farm Sanctuary organization.

October 26, 2016

Investigation

D.A.: Villanova student secretly filmed upskirting videos on campus

A part-time student at Villanova University faces multiple charges after authorities say he secretly filmed upskirting videos of "countless victims" at locations on campus and elsewhere, Delaware County prosecutors announced on Wednesday.

October 26, 2016

Filmmaking

Hart, Cranston tackling race dynamics when 'Untouchables' films in Philly

Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston will be coming to Philadelphia to film the majority of The Weinstein Company's adaptation of "The Intouchables," a popular French movie about a paraplegic aristocrat who hires a black, unemployed ex-con to be his caregiver.

October 26, 2016

Protests

Singer claims Sixers canceled her national anthem performance because of 'We Matter' jersey

An R&B singer scheduled perform the national anthem at the Philadelphia 76ers season opener on Wednesday night says her appearance was canceled because of the "We Matter" jersey she wore to the game.

October 25, 2016

Celebrities

WATCH: Danny DeVito says a monkey bit him where the sun don't shine

For a Jersey guy from Asbury Park, Danny DeVito has come a long way to earn his reverence in Philadelphia — not that he isn't a loveable human being in his own right.

October 25, 2016

Videos

WATCH: Police post shocking video of shooting outside Chinese restaurant

Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to identify a suspect in an ambush shooting earlier this month outside a Chinese restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia.

October 25, 2016

NFL

'Neon' Deion Sanders takes shot at Carson Wentz's fashion sense

Just in time for the Eagles to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, "Primetime" himself has taken a jab at Carson Wentz for the way he pieces together his wardrobe.

October 25, 2016

Attractions

WATCH: 50,000 LEGO pieces dumped at Plymouth Meeting Mall

Parents looking to plan wholesome weekend fun with their kids will soon have another option at the Plymouth Meeting Mall when a new LEGOLAND Discovery Center opens in 2017.

October 25, 2016

Hospitals

Eagleville Hospital opening heroin, opioid addiction program for young men

In the midst of a deepening community crisis, a Montgomery County hospital will soon launch a unique addiction treatment program specially designed for young men between the ages of 18 and 26 years old.

October 24, 2016

Investigations

Wordsworth Academy program to close after death of teen with special needs

A private Philadelphia academy for children with special needs will cease operations after an incident earlier this month resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy.

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