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.
September 26, 2015
NASA
NASA gearing up for major Mars announcement
As moviegoers pack theaters to see 'The Martian' and as the Curiosity rover continues to comb the surface of the red planet, NASA is gearing up to make a major Mars announcement Monday morning.September 26, 2015
Music
Pope Francis to release multilingual rock album 'Wake Up!'
Throughout his first trip to the United States, Pope Francis has captured the attention of the American people with a radiance many observers have likened to the aura of a rock star.September 25, 2015
Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama cancels La Salle session, Liberty Medal ceremony in Philly
The 2015 Liberty Medal award ceremony for the Dalai Lama at Philadelphia' s National Constitution Center, as and a teaching session at La Salle University in October have been canceled due to the Tibetan leader's health condition.September 25, 2015
Arrests
Police arrest suspect in fatal Hunting Park hit-and-run
Philadelphia police made an arrest Friday in a fatal hit-and-run crash in July that killed a 19-year-old victim in the Hunting Park section of the city.September 25, 2015
Investigation
Suspects sought in theft of gun, uniforms from police officers' personal cars
Officials continue to search for suspects who broke into the personal cars of two Philadelphia police officers and stole belongings including a gun and a uniform.September 25, 2015
Politicians
Philly Congressman Brady swipes pope's glass of water
Pennsylvania Representative Bob Brady was present for Pope Francis' White House speech before Congress Thursday. According to the Philadelphia Daily News, he was keeping a close eye on the glass of water beside Francis as the pope urged American politicians to reject a "mindset of hostility" on immigration.September 25, 2015
White House
White House shares time-lapse video of Pope's visit
Want a glimpse of what things will be like in Philadelphia this weekend when Pope Francis rolls into town? Take a look at this time-lapse of the pope's visit to Washington, D.C. earlier this week, posted in a tweet from the White House.September 24, 2015
Arrests
Man threatens to bomb N.J. courthouse, leads police and feds on chase
Police in Bucks County have arrested a man who threatened to blow up a New Jersey courthouse Tuesday before leading police on a chase through Bucks County and crashing his car in Penndel.September 24, 2015
Media
NBC10 workers strike two days before arrival of Pope Francis
Two days before the arrival of Pope Francis in Philadelphia, nearly 65 photographers and technicians employed by NBC10 have officially gone on strike following a Wednesday night vote.September 24, 2015
Weather
Weekend weather: Philadelphia and South Jersey
After many months of anticipation and planning, the weekend of Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia is finally here. With an expected 1.5 million people heading to Center City, will Philadelphia be blessed with sunny skies?Just In
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