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.
July 19, 2016
Art
Hidden Philadelphia sculpture to resurface in Chestnut Hill
After spending sixteen years in a North Philadelphia storage shed, an acclaimed sculpture created by multimedia artist and designer Harry Bertoia will soon see the light of day in Chestnut Hill.July 19, 2016
Medical Marijuana
Pennsylvania issues progress report on Medical Marijuana Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday provided a progress report on statewide efforts to implement the Medical Marijuana Program signed into law in April.July 18, 2016
Search
New Jersey beachcomber finds mystery U.S. Army ring
You know that stereotype about vagrants who bumble along the beach with a metal detector, vainly hoping to unearth a glistening fortune left behind? The same imagery Fat Mike from NOFX popularized in the song "Linoleum" off Punk in Drublic?"July 18, 2016
Television
Pennsylvania coroner 'speaks for the dead' in new forensic TV series
Devoted fans of the forensic crime drama genre are in for a compelling new television series that will center on the career insights of Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick.July 18, 2016
Technology
Philadelphia's 'Smart City Challenge' seeks ideas for Internet of Things
Over the past several years, the City of Philadelphia has consistently been recognized among the nation's best municipal governments for the utilization of technology that enhances local services. Now Mayor Kenney's newly reconfigured Office of Innovation and Technology wants forward-thinking residents to submit ideas that will deepen the city's connection to the Internet of Things.July 17, 2016
Research
Philadelphia consortium awarded $23 million for landmark HIV cure research
Philadelphia-based biomedical research organization The Wistar Institute has been selected among six recipients of nearly $30 million in funds to develop a cure for HIV.July 17, 2016
Development
Philadelphia awarded $9.3 million for 8 affordable housing developments
The City of Philadelphia has been awarded $9.3 million in state tax credits for eight affordable housing developments scattered across sites throughout the city.July 17, 2016
Investigation
Young boy dies after incident at Knoebels swimming pool
Authorities in Locust Township, Pa. are investigating after an 8-year-old boy drowned Saturday at Knoebels Amusement Park in Northumberland County.July 17, 2016
Celebrities
Justin Bieber to Atlantic City fan: 'You ruined the moment'
During a week filled with marquee concerts in the Philadelphia-area — Bob Dylan, Guns N' Roses, Modest Mouse, Azealia Banks — Justin Bieber's Friday night show at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall Arena flew a little bit under the radar.July 14, 2016
Parks
Bartram's Garden unveils $2.7 million renovation, previews new trail
City officials and local students from Woodlands Academy gathered Thursday morning at Bartram's Garden, the nation's oldest surviving botanic garden, to unveil a $2.7 million restoration project and the opening of the new Bartram's Mile trail.Just In
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