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 29, 2016
Videos
Police: Suspects wanted for 'F--- Trump' graffiti in Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia police are seeking two suspects seen on surveillance video spray painting anti-Donald Trump graffiti on the wall of a supermarket in Chestnut Hill.November 27, 2016
Prison
Pennsylvania does away with 'food loaf' prison punishment
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections will no longer punish prisoners by providing them with the unappetizing hunks of blended ingredients known variously as "food loafs," "grue," "Nutraloafs" and "confinement loafs."November 27, 2016
Videos
Metallica salutes precocious kid drummer in Philly
Metal is alive and well in Philadelphia, thanks in part to a 10-year-old.November 27, 2016
Events
Holiday songs at City Hall as Philly opens Christmas Village
Philadelphia officially marks the opening of its relocated Christmas Village on Sunday with a day-long celebration at Dilworth Park.November 27, 2016
Foreign Relations
With Castro dead, New Jersey seeks return of exiled cop killer
The death of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro, anticipated as it may have been, sent shockwaves around the world this weekend as many reflected on what remains of the Cold War paradigm, both physically and ideologically.November 27, 2016
Mental Health
Pennsylvania takes step forward in national mental health rankings
Pennsylvania has jumped up six spots to number nine in Mental Health America's latest annual U.S. rankings on the state of the nation's care for those struggling with a range of psychological conditions.November 27, 2016
TV
ESPN rides with dated stock footage of Philly skyline
It's not easy running graphics for a traveling live sports broadcast that flashes in and out of competitive cities on a weekly basis. There's a lot of information to get across and not a lot of time to do it. Not every feed is going to be live.November 23, 2016
Investigation
Police: Woman sexually assaulted, beaten beneath LOVE Park
Philadelphia police are seeking a suspect after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and beaten Friday morning in a Center City garage beneath LOVE Park.November 23, 2016
Police
Lehigh Valley police department removes officer's Facebook post on Second Amendment
A Lehigh Valley police department found itself backtracking on a public Facebook post Wednesday morning after an officer used the message to promote exercise of the Second Amendment.November 23, 2016
Odd News
Guy finds working iPhone 4 lost at bottom of Pennsylvania lake
Smartphone makers these days are quick to emphasize the capacity of their technology to survive exposure to liquids, since people are naturally clumsy and durability often beats the bells and whistles.Just In
- Mayor Parker orders review of Philly's foster care system following the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford
- Police investigate video of officer shoving man in dispute over social media posts
- Full injury report for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 'Jeopardy!' contestant from Delco loses title defense but wins over Eagles fans in final round
- Antidepressants Lexapro and Cymbalta may offer more enduring relief than Prozac, new study says
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- Liberty Flea will bring vintage finds, handmade gifts and holiday shopping to South Philly
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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