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

September 5, 2016

Higher Education

Lafayette professor ends hunger strike over denial of tenure

A Spanish language and literature professor at Lafayette College ended his hunger strike against his hunger strike against the administration's denial of his faculty-supported tenure on Monday, enjoying a nice taco de lengua for his troubles.

September 5, 2016

Investigation

Family of officer shot in Atlantic City issues statement on incident

The family of a police officer who was shot in Atlantic City on Saturday morning has issued a statement condemning the attack and thanking all of those who have shown support over the long Labor Day weekend.

September 5, 2016

Petitions

Thousands petition Christie for PTSD in N.J. medical marijuana program

Nearly 18,000 

September 5, 2016

Made in America

Malia Obama hits Made in America wearing 'Smoking Kills' T-shirt

Philadelphia's fifth annual Made in America Festival has become a bit of a presidential affair in 2016. Last night, former president Bill Clinton made an unexpected appearance in the crowd to promote iwillvote.com on behalf of Hillary Clinton's bid for the White House. 

September 4, 2016

Investigation

Son of former Delco Congressman found dead at 35

The son of former Delaware County Congressman Curt Weldon was found dead at his Boyertown apartment last Monday in what his father described as an apparent drug-related incident.

September 4, 2016

Restaurants

New zoning permit again presents existential threat to Little Pete's

All Philadelphians want is to be able to go to their favorite 24-hour diner without worry of another existential threat. That's too much to ask.

September 4, 2016

Higher Education

Penn prof brings back controversial 'Wasting Time on the Internet' course

The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia's Ivy League emerald, is typically considered an international powerhouse in medical, business and legal education, to name just a few of its top-flight program areas.

September 4, 2016

Investigation

Police: Man fatally shot at Kensington bar

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was fatally shot early Sunday morning outside a bar in Kensington.

September 1, 2016

Radio

Howard Eskin to remain at FOX 29, fill in more on WIP

As the pandemonium of Josh Innes' ouster from Sportsradio 94 WIP begins to subside, speculation about a return of the station's afternoon godfather received a bit more clarity on Thursday afternoon.

September 1, 2016

Wildlife

Save the baby alligator found strolling through Montgomery County

Authorities in Collegeville say they have corralled a baby alligator who was discovered taking an afternoon walk through the central Montgomery County town.

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