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.
September 15, 2016
Burglaries
ATF: $10,000 reward for Philly gun thefts
A $10,000 reward has been offered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) for the recovery of 17 handguns that were stolen from a Philadelphia gun shop in the Mayfair section of the city late last month.September 15, 2016
Politics
Hillary Clinton to address Millennials in Philadelphia
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will return to Philadelphia on Monday for a campaign stop that will emphasize the stakes of the 2016 election for America's Millennial population.September 14, 2016
Uber
Uber deploys first self-driving vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh
UberX took a huge step into the future of transportation on Wednesday with the public launch of its first self-driving fleet at its Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh.September 14, 2016
Development
Penn cuts ribbon on $127 million New College House
The University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first new residential structure since 1972, launching the New College House as a hall dedicated to global citizenship and the "Life of the Mind."September 14, 2016
Medical Marijuana
Christie signs bill opening medical marijuana for PTSD in New Jersey
After more than a month of speculation and advocacy, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday signed an Assembly bill that will officially add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the state's list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana.September 13, 2016
Teachers
Pennsylvania teacher terminated for alleged 'sex lookout' duty
A Wilkes-Barre-area teacher was fired Monday after the school board voted to hold him accountable for allegedly acting as "lookout" while another teacher reportedly had sex with a 16-year-old girl.September 13, 2016
Business
Lululemon dishes details on Fishtown's upcoming 'Local' concept
Great news for ladies who live by Lululemon Athletica: There's a new local spinoff concept coming to Philly's receptacle for awesome things these days, Fishtown.September 13, 2016
Bears
Second bear sighting in Radnor forces lockdown at Ithan Elementary
An elementary school in Radnor Township was shut down Tuesday morning after a black bear was spotted in the area for the second time in the past few days.September 13, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Eagles fan stands on Kaepernick jersey, leads national anthem
The turbulent sociopolitical climate in 2016, an election year with persistent conflicts over policing and racial justice, took a predictable turn into the realm of sports last month when San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick became the face of a protest movement and refused to stand for the playing of the national anthem.September 13, 2016
Elections
One measly text message will help you register to vote in Pennsylvania
There's a presidential election on Nov. 8 and a heated U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania. Now you can stop putting off registering to vote if you still haven't done so.Just In
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