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.
November 28, 2015
Actors
Will Smith reveals developing interest in political career
Among the many Philadelphia-born celebrities who have gone on to achieve superstardom, few have done so as dramatically and decisively as Will Smith. From hip-hop artist to sitcom royalty to Oscar-winning actor, Smith has consistently raised the bar in his life and may now have yet another vocation in mind: politics.November 28, 2015
Artifacts
Nude god Cupid appears on 1,700-year-old ring found in U.K.
We've all seen and heard popularized tales of the mischievous Cupid, regarded in classical mythology as the god of erotic love, but researchers have recently gained a clearer understanding of the symbolic status Cupid played in the society of the Roman Empire.November 28, 2015
Environment
Bill Gates to lead historic, multibillion dollar clean energy partnership
Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates will unveil a multibillion-dollar clean energy partnership Monday that is expected to be one of the largest in history, with a focus on researching and deploying new sources of carbon-free energy.November 28, 2015
Investigation
Police: Man killed, woman injured in shooting near Paterson home
Police in Paterson, New Jersey, are investigating after a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting nearby a home in the Passaic County city.November 28, 2015
Race Relations
Western Pa. police chief resigns from new department after racial slur
Mere days before taking the helm as police chief of Farrell, a western Pennsylvania town located about 65 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Thomas Burke has submitted his resignation over the discovery of a racial slur he wrote in an email unrelated to his law enforcement job.November 28, 2015
Investigation
Two children among four struck by driver in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after four people – a women, a teen and two children – were struck by a driver in West Philadelphia Saturday afternoon.November 28, 2015
Health News
Devon Still confirms 'no evidence' of cancer in Leah's latest scans
Leah Still's brave battle against cancer has been one of the more uplifting stories of the past year, earning national attention as the daughter of former NFL player Devon Still persevered through treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.November 25, 2015
Accidents
Stolen car bursts into flames after crashing near I-76 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a stolen vehicle crashed near I-76 and burst into flames Wednesday evening.November 25, 2015
Marathons
Teen mistakenly runs full marathon at Philadelphia half marathon
Last Sunday, thousands of people from across the United States took part in the 22nd annual Philadelphia Marathon, a joyous event that offered options for both intermediate and advanced runners.November 25, 2015
Accidents
One dead, several injured in Montgomery County crash
Officials in Montgomery County say one person was killed and several others injured in a multi-car crash Wednesday afternoon in Franconia.Just In
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