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 27, 2016
Politics
Trump disses Christie in flub, calls Kaine former N.J. governor
Everyone is bound to misspeak at one point or another, especially in front of the media during live press conference. That should not be misunderestimated.July 27, 2016
Entertainment
WATCH: Trailer for M. Knight Shyamalan's 'Split'
Say what you will about the inconsistent filmography of M. Knight Shyamalan, but his movies definitely generate buzz. That's especially true in the Philadelphia area, where Shyamalan was raised (Penn Valley, to be exact) after his family moved to the United States from India.July 27, 2016
Games
Local kids' online 'Memory' game features Philly architecture
Lucky for us in Philadelphia, some kids with the local nonprofit Fresh Artists have created an online "Memory" game that requires matches on colorfulJuly 26, 2016
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WATCH: Stephen Colbert brings antics to DNC in Philly
During a week of live broadcasts of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," it was a foregone conclusion that the lovable comic-media critic would find a way to drip sarcasm on the proceedings of the Democratic National Convention.July 26, 2016
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Legend: Rude Sean Hannity gets booed right out of Wawa in Philly
Conservative radio pundit and FOX News host Sean Hannity came to Philadelphia presumably to stain the Democratic National Convention. Instead, he seems to have disrespected the region's favorite convenience store and gratuitously insulted African Americans.July 26, 2016
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Conventioneers whine on Twitter about DNC in Philadelphia
Heat, humidity, throngs of protesters and blustery thunderstorms can put just about anyone in a crabby mood, especially when it all interferes with work or a commute home. On the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, some visitors from out of town — and plenty who live here — vented their many frustrations about the city's layout and preparation for a four-day political summit.July 26, 2016
Medical
Penn researchers create placenta-on-a-chip to study preterm birth
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created the world's first placenta-on-a-chip, a model of the interface between mother and fetus that will be used to identify causes and preventive measures for preterm birth.July 25, 2016
Politics
Kenney speaks out in defense of Black Lives Matter movement
With the 2016 Democratic National Convention officially underway in Philadelphia, Mayor Jim Kenney has embraced the national spotlight as his administration hosts its first major event. For months, speculation about the tone and safety of protests has dominated coverage of the city's preparation, even more so in the wake of recent violence over racial injustice and police brutality.July 25, 2016
Weather
First day of DNC in Philly marked by severe weather
On a sweltering and humid Monday to kick off the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the clouds finally gathered late in the afternoon and burst with torrential rains.July 25, 2016
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Wasserman Schultz won't gavel open convention
Outgoing Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman says she won't gavel her party's national convention to order on Monday afternoon.Just In
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- Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College to open Allentown campus
- In wake of heat waves in Pa., experts reflect on preparing for the future
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