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.
October 9, 2016
Holidays
Bucks County synagogue offering free 'Kol Nidre' service
In an unprecedented move, a Bucks County synagogue will open its doors free of charge Tuesday night for its Kol Nidre service on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism.October 9, 2016
Politics
Twitter reacts to Trump's handling of 'locker room' recording questions
Heading into Sunday night's second 2016 presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, all eyes were on Republican candidate Donald Trump in the wake of his offensive comments recorded during a appearance on the set of "Days of Our Lives" for a 2005 cameo.October 9, 2016
Humor
While we're all smitten with Tina Fey, here are some other Philly-Delco-South Jersey accent videos
The Greater Philadelphia Area is losing its collective mind over the masterpiece Tina Fey turned in on "Saturday Nightly Live" this weekend, a perfect impression of the suburban Philadelphia voter who frets over all of the wrong things in all of the right ways.October 6, 2016
Art
Penn grad crowdfunding for Philly-themed adult coloring book
You're never too old to color, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.October 6, 2016
Education
WATCH: South Philly teacher receives prestigious $25,000 award
A South Philadelphia elementary school teacher got the surprise of a lifetime on Thursday when she was presented with a $25,000 check by The Milken Foundation, a 30-year-old organization that provides annual financial awards to educators who further excellence in classrooms around the country.October 6, 2016
Investigation
Authorities investigating apparent murder-suicide in New Jersey
Officials in Ocean County announced Thursday that a murder-suicide investigation is underway after a Jackson Township man and a Lakewood woman were discovered dead in separate locations during the early morning hours.October 5, 2016
Restaurants
South Philly Barbacoa accuses rival restaurant of recipe 'spying'
One day after the jollity of National Taco Day in the United States, the co-owner of one of Philadelphia's most decorated Mexican restaurants blasted the owners of a new rival for allegedly wheedling culinary secrets from her and debasing the ethnic value of her culture's signature cuisine.October 5, 2016
Politics
St. Joe's prof: 'Sexy and important' Pennsylvania is belle of the 2016 election
For months and months, political observers have consecrated Pennsylvania as a potentially decisive battleground state in the fast-approaching 2016 presidential election.October 4, 2016
Clowns
Throngs of Penn State students wage massive 'clown hunt' on campus
Hundreds of Penn State students wage massive 'clown hunt' on campusOctober 4, 2016
Hospitals
Jefferson plans 'smart hospital rooms' powered by IBM Watson
Patients staying at Thomas Jefferson University's three Philadelphia hospital facilities may soon be able to convalesce with greater comfort and convenience, directing their care teams by ambient voice command.Just In
- Kylie Kelce plays basketball with Josh Shapiro on the roof of the capitol and compares Jason to the Phanatic
- Southwest unveils new plane designed for America's 250th anniversary. Its first flight is to Philly
- Hatching of three eaglets in nest at Kerr Park in Downingtown causes area to be blocked off
- Eagles lose a pair of key front office people in Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston
- Taryn Hatcher is giving away her Phillies gear to raise money for the Pennsylvania SPCA
- Phillies prospect watch: Dante Nori continues to mash the ball
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