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
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 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
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
Protests
Protesters press Kenney at City Hall during Philadelphia Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
A group of local protesters interrupted Philadelphia's 7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall on Sunday morning amid ongoing controversy over alleged discriminatory practices among nightclubs and bars in the Gayborhood.October 9, 2016
Courts
Federal judge rules in favor of Penn in cancer death of neuroscientist
The University of Pennsylvania was granted summary judgment in a federal case last week over the death of a neuroscience researcher whose family filed a lawsuit claiming he was enrolled in a clinical trial that exposed him to dangerous levels of radiation without his informed consent.October 9, 2016
Recalls
Turkey Hill recalls Dutch Chocolate ice cream over flavor mix-up
Lancaster County-based Turkey Hill Dairy will recall select 48. oz containers of its Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream after the company discovered some of the packages contain Rocky Road Premium Ice Cream with undeclared ingredients.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 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
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 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.Just In
- Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross get bobbleheads for America's 250th birthday
- Here's a look at the newly renovated First Bank of the United States, which is now open to the public
- Eastern State Penitentiary has a new exhibit on its synagogue, the nation's first in a prison
- U.S. Marshals offer $5,000 rewards to find teens charged with killing Penn State student
- Flyers sign Tyson Foerster to eight-year extension, lock in another core piece
- Report: Kelly Oubre Jr. leaves Sixers for two-year, nearly $17 million with Pacers
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