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.
November 8, 2016
Alcohol
Rats drink more alcohol when they're stressed, Penn study finds
The cold, brutal life of a rat would probably drive any human being to drink, if not in excess, then a good bit more than they normally would. For lack of money and measurables, Rats sadly cannot buy booze and must avail themselves of discarded pizza and garbage.November 8, 2016
Elections
Urban Outfitters gets called out for misinformation in voter guide
Philadelphia-based apparel maker Urban Outfitters has retracted an erronious guide for voters after it was discovered it contained misinformation about the documentation required to cast a ballot, according to the independent non-profit ProPublica.November 8, 2016
Videos
Philly, Pa. people get in on Mannequin Challenge (just admit you don't know what it is)
Who would ever have thought that a viral trend could be as unbelievably trifling as standing stock still and doing nothing at all?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
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
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 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
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 6, 2016
SEPTA
City of Philadelphia files motion to halt SEPTA strike for Election Day
The city of Philadelphia filed a motion on Sunday to temporarily halt the ongoing SEPTA strike for 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.Just In
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