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

December 1, 2016

Politics

Rick Santorum wards off 'shame' chants at Cornell University

Former Pennsylvania Senator and two-time presidential candidate Rick Santorum was heckled during an keynote speech Wednesday night at Cornell University in upstate New York.

December 1, 2016

Business

New Acme supermarket coming to South Philly

A new Acme supermarket will soon be coming to South Philadelphia's Snyder Plaza, providing residents with another bulk shopping option and expanding the market's footprint to 14 within city limits.

December 1, 2016

Investigation

West Philly police chase ends with fatal crash between suspects' vehicle and bystander

Two men are facing homicide and related charges after a police chase in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night resulted in the death of another driver struck by the fleeing suspects' vehicle.

November 30, 2016

Schools

Alleged racial slurs at football game, 'N'-word at school meeting trouble North Penn, Coatesville

A pair of recent incidents in the Coatesville and North Penn school districts have both communities trying to move on from disappointment arising from the casual use of racially offensive language.

November 30, 2016

Schools

Cheltenham teacher suspended for 'racially insensitive' remarks

Cheltenham School District announced on Wednesday that a high school teacher has been suspended in response to complaints about "racially insensitive and discriminatory" remarks made in the classroom.

November 30, 2016

Videos

WATCH: Arby's does 'Fresh Prince' remix for new Philly sandwich

Geotargeting is arguably the holy grail of today's urban marketing campaigns, many of which play on obvious local themes to win the hearts and minds of viewers.

November 30, 2016

Development

Penn Medicine gets design board's approval for New Patient Pavilion

The University of Pennsylvania's plans for future development came into sharper focus this week after Philadelphia's Civic Design Review Board approved the proposed Patient Pavilion near the West Philadelphia campus.

November 30, 2016

Schools

Jersey Shore high school suspends teens over Meek Mill rap video

Nearly 200 students stormed out of a New Jersey high school Wednesday morning to protest the suspension of several peers who produced a profanity-laden rap video on school grounds.

November 30, 2016

Arrests

Police: Man stole $100 in tips from N.J. Middle Eastern restaurant

A Toms River man turned himself in Tuesday morning in connection to the recent theft of $100 from a tip jar at a local Middle Eastern restaurant.

November 30, 2016

Politics

WATCH: Full Bernie Sanders interview at Free Library of Philadelphia

Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders visited Philadelphia on Monday night for a special event hosted by Democracy Now at the Free Library of Philadelphia.

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