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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

September 14, 2016

Uber

Uber deploys first self-driving vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh

by Michael Tanenbaum

UberX took a huge step into the future of transportation on Wednesday with the public launch of its first self-driving fleet at its Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh.

September 14, 2016

Medical Marijuana

Christie signs bill opening medical marijuana for PTSD in New Jersey

by Michael Tanenbaum

After more than a month of speculation and advocacy, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday signed an Assembly bill that will officially add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the state's list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana.

September 13, 2016

Teachers

Pennsylvania teacher terminated for alleged 'sex lookout' duty

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Wilkes-Barre-area teacher was fired Monday after the school board voted to hold him accountable for allegedly acting as "lookout" while another teacher reportedly had sex with a 16-year-old girl.

September 13, 2016

Elections

One measly text message will help you register to vote in Pennsylvania

by Michael Tanenbaum

There's a presidential election on Nov. 8 and a heated U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania. Now you can stop putting off registering to vote if you still haven't done so.

September 13, 2016

Business

Lululemon dishes details on Fishtown's upcoming 'Local' concept

by Michael Tanenbaum

Great news for ladies who live by Lululemon Athletica: There's a new local spinoff concept coming to Philly's receptacle for awesome things these days, Fishtown.

September 13, 2016

Bears

Second bear sighting in Radnor forces lockdown at Ithan Elementary

by Michael Tanenbaum

An elementary school in Radnor Township was shut down Tuesday morning after a black bear was spotted in the area for the second time in the past few days.

September 13, 2016

Videos

WATCH: Eagles fan stands on Kaepernick jersey, leads national anthem

by Michael Tanenbaum

The turbulent sociopolitical climate in 2016, an election year with persistent conflicts over policing and racial justice, took a predictable turn into the realm of sports last month when San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick became the face of a protest movement and refused to stand for the playing of the national anthem.

September 12, 2016

Higher Education

Penn's fraternity council: Rape culture 'undeniably true and prevalent'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The leaders of the University of Pennsylvania's Intrafraternity Council have spoken out about the controversy surrounding Greek life's role in a "rape culture" considered prevalent on and beyond their campus in West Philadelphia.

September 12, 2016

Arrests

D.A.: Philadelphia man, 'Butter,' charged in Coatesville homicide

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Chester County have arrested a Philadelphia man in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Alex Hartzell, who was shot 11 times in the body and head on August 26, the District Attorney's Office announced on Monday.

September 12, 2016

Higher Education

At Penn, more than 900 women sign letter to those 'complicit in rape culture'

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the wake of a national uproar over a crude email distributed to undergraduate women at the University of Pennsylvania, more than 900 members of affiliated and unaffiliated all-female groups have signed a letter in solidarity against those who choose to remain "complicit in rape culture" on campus.