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 24, 2016
Science
People call 'BS' over 'garbage' Bermuda Triangle theory
A colony of Bigfoots living in the Bermuda Triangle has been singing in strange seismogenic tongues and causing planes and boats to disappear for decades, in case you've been taking a break from Facebook.October 24, 2016
Investigations
Wordsworth Academy program to close after death of teen with special needs
A private Philadelphia academy for children with special needs will cease operations after an incident earlier this month resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy.October 23, 2016
Eagles
Twitter reacts to Eagles clobbering of Sam Bradford in Philadelphia
The Eagles got a much-needed win at home on Sunday, stifling the Minnesota Vikings for four quarters and sacking old friend Sam Bradford six times on the way to 21-10 victory. At 4-2 and with a date against the Cowboys next Sunday night, the Eagles are in good shape resituate themselves at the front of the pack in the NFC East.October 23, 2016
Riots
Rioting Penn State fans cause estimated $18,000 in damages
The Penn State Nittany Lions are ranked 24th in the nation after defeating archrival Ohio State 24-21 in comeback fashion on Saturday, but State College is reportedly $18,000 in the hole after thousands of students rioted in the streets to celebrate the victory.October 23, 2016
Politics
There's another Penn grad running for POTUS — as a write-in — and he's vying for Trump's votes
Just over two weeks remain until the 2016 presidential election on Nov. 8, but if you ask economist and University of Pennsylvania graduate Laurence Kotlikoff, that's plenty of time to mount a Herculean campaign to become the nation's next Commander-in-Chief — or, at the very least, bring down Donald Trump.October 23, 2016
Fires
Still breathing, dog 'Che' hailed as savior in Port Richmond fire
A family in Port Richmond is alive Sunday night thanks to a family dog who alerted them to a spreading overnight fire in their home.October 23, 2016
Humor
WATCH: Weird Al blown away in NYT song on 2016 presidential election
There is perhaps one man in these United States who is truly equipped to deal with the insanity of the 2016 presidential election. The admirable work of "Saturday Night Live" notwithstanding, the esteemed scholar of American zaniness is one Weird Al Yankovic.October 20, 2016
Legislation
Prevailing wage law expanded to include service workers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Thursday signed legislation that expands the city's prevailing wage law to include service workers at publicly-subsidized institutions.October 20, 2016
Development
Lincoln Square: New renderings and a video glimpse of South Philly project
The Lincoln Square project proposed at Broad Street and Washington Avenue is picking up steam as it prepares to undergo the Civic Design Review process on Nov. 1.October 20, 2016
Education
Philadelphia launches PHLpreK website with resources for parents
On Thursday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney announced the formal launch of the five-year plan to add 6,500 locally funded, quality pre-K seats in Philadelphia. The soda tax is projected to generate approximately $410 million over the next five years, about $210 million of which will go to the pre-k initiative.Just In
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- LOVE Park's 'flying saucer' to host beer garden before permanently housing coffee shop next year
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