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.
April 25, 2016
Urban Planning
Philly to adopt disaster protection plan for historic buildings
Philadelphia will soon become the first major city in the United States to adopt a disaster plan to protect its vast collection of historic buildings, part of a broader Pennsylvania initiative to proactively anticipate the effects of climate change.April 25, 2016
Arrests
Suspect arrested in killing of man at center of Philly police brutality case
The Philadelphia Police Department announced Monday that a suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Najee Rivera, whose beating at the hands of two Philadelphia police officers in 2013 became a lightning rod in run-up to a trial that resulted in their acquittal earlier this month.April 25, 2016
Entertainment
'Death House' filming at Philly's notorious Holmesburg Prison
A former Philadelphia prison notoriously known for decades of weapons research projects tested on inmates is currently serving as a film location for the upcoming horror movie 'Death House,' which imagines the scenario of a harrowing prison break.April 24, 2016
Investigation
Police: Teen fatally shot outside lounge in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday morning outside a lounge in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia.April 24, 2016
Cities
Study: Philly's 'livability' makes it second most undervalued city in U.S.
Practically everywhere we look in Philadelphia in 2016, attractive new developments are on the rise and future projects call for expansive plans to build out the city's residential and commercial capacity.April 24, 2016
Marriage Equality
Former U.S. Sen. Wofford, 90, writes about plans to marry a man
In a powerful column written for The New York Times, former Pennsylvania Sen. Harris Wofford announced his upcoming marriage to a man with whom he has spent the last fifteen years.April 24, 2016
Research
Drexel seeks healthy participants for landmark Alzheimer's drug study
Researchers at the Drexel Neurosciences Institute have embarked on a potentially groundbreaking Alzheimer's study that will examine healthy subjects for signs of a plaque formation commonly associated with the progression of the degenerative disease.April 24, 2016
Musicians
WATCH: The Roots' 'Black Thought' busts out freestyle at Harvard talk
Last October, Jimmy Fallon came to the City of Brotherly Love to toast The Roots as they entered the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, entering an illustrious class that includes jazz icon Billie Holliday and the Trammps.April 24, 2016
Arrests
Man charged after Twitter threat to bomb Trump rally
A 20-year-old Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he made a threatening reference on Twitter to a possible bombing at a Donald Trump rally in Waterbury.April 24, 2016
Education
Embattled N.J. school board member steps down over anti-Muslim Facebook posts
After several months of intense criticism and calls for her dismissal, a New Jersey school board member officially resigned last FridayJust In
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- City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'
- Wawa's shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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