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

November 8, 2016

2016 Election

Once the polls close, access Pennsylvania vote totals here

Pennsylvania residents and others who can't wait to scour results from the various races of the 2016 general election can begin do so at a state-run web portal after the polls have closed at 8 p.m.

November 7, 2016

Restaurants

Garces lands provider deal at New Hope's Playhouse Inn revival

A revitalized theater in Bucks County will be served by none other than Philadelphia's Garces Group when it eventually opens in New Hope.

November 7, 2016

Elections

Philadelphia votes 'yes' on $184 million city bond question

Philadelphia voters who head to the polls on Tuesday will be presented with a ballot question to decide whether the city should borrow money for a major investment in infrastructure projects.

November 7, 2016

Television

Pa. infant left on Amish porch to appear as adult on TLC series

A Lancaster County woman who was left on the porch of an Amish family forty years ago — now a mother herself — is searching for her family and will appear on an upcoming episode of TLC's "Long Lost Family" reality series.

November 7, 2016

Road Closures

Road closures in effect for Hillary Clinton rally in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police have placed several traffic closures into effect for Monday's campaign appearance by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at Independence Mall.

November 7, 2016

Politics

Philly residents marvel at sea of people on way to Clinton rally

It's a momentous afternoon in Philadelphia, where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will appear for a final campaign rally ahead of Tuesday's election.

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

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

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

Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens CEO says Main Garden Fountain will 'blow your mind'

A multimillion project in the works at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square will "blow your mind" when it opens next May, CEO Paul Redman recently said of the New Heights Main Garden Fountain.

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