Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

November 15, 2015

Science

Harvard physicist proposes radical theory for human existence

The origin of humanity is one of the greatest and most challenging scientific puzzles to reckon with, in part because multiple disciplines approach the question from their respective knowledge bases and modes of investigation.

November 15, 2015

Investigation

Cops: Human remains discovered near Pa. Turnpike in Chester County

The Pennsylvania State Police announced human remains were found in the woods nearby the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Chester County.

November 15, 2015

Art

Local artist 'Dr. Octoroc' 3D printing Philadelphia, block by block

Local Philadelphia chiptune and pixel artist Levi Buffum, also known as Dr. Octoroc, generated plenty of buzz last year when he painstakingly constructed a model of the city using 20,000 LEGO blocks. That technical achievement was apparently just an appetizer for a far more exacting and ambitious project he's recently undertaken: 3D Printedelphia.

November 15, 2015

Investigation

Tioga-Nicetown drive-by shooting ends in car crash, 27 shots fired

Philadelphia police are investigating after a drive-by shooting in the Tioga-Nicetown section of the city resulted in a car crash Sunday morning.

November 14, 2015

TV

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' gets season 11 release date, two teasers

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is coming back for an 11th season (plus a 12th) and now there are two new teasers to prove it.

November 14, 2015

Courts

N.J. hunter admits staging scene of illegal black bear kill

A New Jersey hunter has come clean about illegally killing an American black bear out of state hunting season and staging a "kill site" in New York in an attempt to deceive officials.

November 14, 2015

Eagles

Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins named NFLPA Community MVP

The Philadelphia Eagles may not be getting much attention in early Pro Bowl voting, but safety Malcolm Jenkins has been a star on and off the field. 

November 14, 2015

Security

London terminal evacuated after 'suspicious article' found

The North Terminal of London's Gatwick Airport was evacuated Saturday morning after a "suspicious article" was found in a man's luggage, officials said.

November 14, 2015

Parks

LOVE Your Park Day kicks off in Philadelphia with citywide volunteer clean-ups

Philadelphia is fortunate to have such an amazing array of public parks spread throughout the city. On Saturday, in an effort to join communities and keep these public green spaces clean, the department of Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy are celebrating LOVE your Park Fall Service Day.

November 14, 2015

Environment

Philadelphia opens sixth Sanitation Convenience Center in Port Richmond

The Philadelphia Streets Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Port Richmond Friday to debut the city's sixth Sanitation Convenience Center, one of a series of facilities designed to provide residents an accessible place to discard various types of waste.

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