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.
February 21, 2016
Politics
Governor Wolf endorses Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania Attorney General
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Sunday that he will back Montgomery County Democrat Josh Shapiro in the November election to replace embattled Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who announced last week she will not seek re-election as she prepares for her criminal trial on felony perjury and related charges.February 21, 2016
Entertainment
Local news segment ponders the origin of 'jawn'
If you were to ask most Philadelphians to explain the functional meaning of the word "jawn," they'd probably tell you it's pretty much a substitute for any noun serving as the focus of a particular conversation. A nice car ("that jawn is tight"), a delicious sandwich or bag of chips ("those jawns are bangin'"), even a jar that can't be pried open ("jawn is stuck"). Theories suggest the term originated as a morphed form of the word "joint," which we also use to say, for example, "That joint is off the hook."February 21, 2016
Veterans
Drexel's MySTEPs program connects vets with jobs, education
One of the greatest challenges for veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life is figuring out how to adapt their skills to meet the needs of the U.S. job market. Even if men and woman in service held tremendous responsibility in the military, effectively describing how those skills can benefit a workplace in resumes and interviews poses a daunting task.February 21, 2016
Cancer
Penn State's THON raises $9.7 million to fight childhood cancer
Penn State University's annual THON dance-off, where students and volunteers shake and bake for 46 consecutive hours, raised $9,770,332.20 at this year's "Believe Beyond Boundaries" event, the student-run philanthropic group announced Sunday afternoon.February 20, 2016
Investigation
Contractors allegedly steal $90K from Northeast Philadelphia man
Philadelphia police are investigating after a group of general contractors allegedly used a child to distract a Northeast Philadelphia client and gain access to an open safe containing $90,000.February 20, 2016
Entertainment
What will Philly look like in 2076? Open call for artist submissions
At the rate Philadelphia is currently developing, a mere glimpse ahead to the year 2020 offers plenty of excitement for those interested in envisioning the city's future. Between the Comcast Technology & Innovation Center, the FMC Tower at Cira Center South, a slew of new hotels in Center City, and Bart Blatstein's plans for Broad and Washington, Philadelphia figures to have a substantially renovated skyline within the next few years alone.February 20, 2016
Maps
Map: States pay higher than national average for these jobs
Throughout the course of American history, certain events and discoveries have led to an influx of laborers who rush to capitalize on hot markets, particularly during era of manifest destiny and later periods of industrialization. The California gold rush is a prime example, as is the rise of auto manufacturers in Detroit, or more recently the oil boom in North Dakota and the tech hub of Silicon Valley.February 20, 2016
Investigation
Camden County man arrested in Va., charged in wife's murder
Prosecutors in Camden County have arrested and a charged a Stratford man who allegedly shot his wife to death early Saturday morning before fleeing to Virgina, officials announced.February 20, 2016
Restaurants
La Colombe headed to Boston, launching canned Draft Latte
Philadelphia-based coffee roaster and retailer La Colombe Torrefaction will open its first cafe in Boston this spring, continuing its national expansion beyond the 15 shops it currently has in Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities.February 20, 2016
UPenn
Penn receives $1.4M CDC grant for West Philly Promise Zone
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the University of Pennsylvania a $1.4 million grant to support research that will empower community leaders in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone to create programs addressing chronic health problems among neighborhood residents.Just In
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- These local movie theaters are giving out free popcorn on Jan. 19
- 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
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- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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