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.
May 17, 2016
Sixers
Sixers fans go crazy at Rights to Ricky Sanchez Lottery Party
For just the third time in franchise history, this Philadelphia 76ers hold the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. It took a whole lot of losing to secure such favorable odds, but the team now has a shot to land a marquee player at a draft position where they formerly took Allen Iverson and Doug Collins.May 17, 2016
Politics
Signs suggest Pennsylvania will be 'tipping point' in 2016 election
A little more than two months ago, the best word 421 Pennsylvania voters could find to describe the 2016 presidential race was, sadly, "ridiculous," followed closely by "joke" and "disgusting."May 17, 2016
Traffic
Kelly Drive detour Thursday-Saturday for Stotesbury Cup Regatta
The Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the world's largest high school regatta, will be held May 20-21 in Philadelphia. The event can be streamed online here.May 16, 2016
Biotech
Biogen announces gene therapy alliance with Penn experts
Biogen, the oldest biotechnology firm in the United States, announced Monday that it has formed a new alliance and collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania to advance gene therapy research and gene editing technologies.May 16, 2016
Politics
Phil Murphy, former Goldman Sachs exec, announces run for N.J. governor
Barring a possible selection as Donald Trump's Republican running mate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is still eighteen months from completing his second and final term in the Garden State.May 16, 2016
Videos
Report: Man gets socked after asking for punch outside Philly nightclub
Some of the things that happen on the streets of Philadelphia are unfathomable in their foolhardiness. We don't know too much about what led to the scene we can now only describe, but we do know this: It's a perfect example of something you should never, ever do.May 16, 2016
Videos
Local meteorologist Cecily Tynan rescues a screech owl in distress
During an afternoon trail run, Tynan sprung into action to save an injured owl she encountered in distress.May 16, 2016
Investigation
Abington police 'actively investigating' group attack at Crestmont Park
Abington Township police have confirmed that the victim in a group attack Saturday night at Crestmont Park has been treated and released from the hospital as an investigation into the incident remains ongoing.May 15, 2016
Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park to be mapped out on Google Street View
Philadelphia's sprawling Fairmount Park, an interconnected system spanning 6.4 square miles and 4,100 acres, will become the first major urban park in the United States to be thoroughly mapped and made navigable online by Google Street View.May 15, 2016
Investigation
Report: Girl hospitalized after group assault at Willow Grove carnival
Abington Township police are investigating after a girl was hospitalized Saturday night following a fight among several teenagers at a carnival in Willow Grove.Just In
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