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

December 6, 2015

Politics

Pa. Governor Wolf calls for resignation of Supreme Court Justice Eakin

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has called for the resignation of state Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin amid concerns that an attempt to appoint a new justice could sway the decision of a disciplinary court investigating Eakin's involvement in the Porngate email scandal. 

December 6, 2015

Entertainment

In MTV survey, kids after millennials vote to name themselves 'The Founders'

As Generation Y and its associated millennial identity mature to a saturation point, the tastemakers at MTV took it upon themselves to get an early start on branding the next generation of youngsters to be flogged for their humanity whenever a scapegoat is needed and championed whenever hope for civilization is slim.

December 6, 2015

Driving

Report: New Jersey drivers among the safest in United States

Despite a reputation for aggressiveness on the road, New Jersey drivers have earned one of the highest safety rankings in the nation based on an analysis of 2013 fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

December 6, 2015

Investigation

Police: Man, woman stabbed at motel in Atlantic City

Police in Atlantic City are investigating after a man and woman were stabbed Sunday morning at motel.

December 6, 2015

Wildlife

Eagle Cam survives Pa. budget crisis, will enter second season

With Pennsylvania's budget impasse entering its sixth month, a community of enthusiasts rallied to save the Game Commission's popular livestream of a bald eagle nest overlooking Codorus State Park in York County.

December 5, 2015

Hunting

Pa. nun draws criticism for hunting photo with 10-point buck

A Pennsylvania nun eager to make the most of the 2015 deer hunting season is facing a major backlash this week after posting a photo on Facebook of the prize 10-point buck she shot from her tree stand on opening day.

December 5, 2015

Investigation

Police: Decomposed body found near Bartram's Garden in West Philly

Philadelphia police are investigating after a decomposed body was discovered Saturday afternoon near Bartram's Garden in West Philadelphia. 

December 5, 2015

Politics

N.J. councilwoman resigns over 'exclusionary' Christmas tree lighting

As the holiday season gets into full swing, one New Jersey councilwoman has decided an "exclusionary" name change to an annual tree lighting ceremony is too much a matter of conscience for her to remain with the city council.

December 5, 2015

Accidents

SEPTA supervisor killed in Roosevelt Boulevard crash

SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel confirmed that a transportation supervisor was killed Saturday morning in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard.

December 5, 2015

Film

'Creed' director Ryan Coogler in negotiations for 'Black Panther'

Ryan Coogler, the director of the latest Rocky movie, 'Creed,' is wasting no time in search of his next project. The director behind the 2013 drama 'Fruitvale Station' is reportedly in negotiations with Marvel Studios to direct to direct 'Black Panther,' its first film depicting a black superhero, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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