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 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.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 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.October 4, 2016
Musicians
Ween guitarist reports vintage instrument stolen from New Hope concert
The guitarist from alternative rocker band Ween has reported his instrument stolen several days after the group played a show Wednesday night in its Pennsylvania hometown.October 4, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Karma, police catch up to driver cruising shoulder on Philly highway
Everybody hates traffic. The only thing everybody hates more than traffic is people who feel that it doesn't apply to them.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
Investigation
Police: New Jersey woman steals wallet from EMT transporting deceased boyfriend
A New Jersey woman was charged with theft on Monday after police say she stole the wallet of an emergency medical technician (EMT) who was attempting to save her dying boyfriend after a hit-and-run accident in Harrison Township.October 3, 2016
Zoos
Philadelphia Zoo names baby gorilla in $13,200 contest
A little bit of guerilla marketing went a long way for the baby gorilla born in late August at the Philadelphia Zoo.Just In
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