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.
July 12, 2015
Urban Planning
City releases final Greenworks progress report on sustainability plan
City releases final Greenworks progress report on sustainability planJuly 12, 2015
Accidents
Police investigating fatal hit and run of biker in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly hit and run that took place at 2nd and Erie Avenue in North Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.July 12, 2015
Television
'American Pickers' headed to New Jersey, seeking leads
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the antique-collecting duo of The History Channel's hit series 'American Pickers', are coming to the Garden State to film in early August and they are looking for leads to your discard staging pile.July 12, 2015
Conventions
Baltimore state attorney Mosby speaks at NAACP convention in Philadelphia
Baltimore chief prosecutor Marilyn Mosby was in Philadelphia to keynote the Women in NAACP Empowerment Forum held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on Sunday as part of the ongoing NAACP 106th National Convention.July 11, 2015
Neuroscience
Three monkeys linked in 'brainet' experiment show power of collective mind
Duke University researcher Miguel Nicolelis, best known for creating the brain-controlled exoskeleton that allowed a paraplegic man to take the opening kick in the 2014 World Cup, released the results of a new brain-machine interface study that tested signal transmission on rodents and primates.July 11, 2015
Tribute
Fallen Philadelphia firefighters, police officers honored with new truck
Philadelphia firefighters and police officers who died in the line of duty were honored by city officials on Saturday with the unveiling of a new vehicle and emblem.July 11, 2015
Real Estate
New workspace, SoNo, to bring millennial-focused redevelopment to Philadelphia
The SoNo facility aims to become a center for media, advertising and technology companies that will be attracted to the millennial population of Northern Liberties, which continues to develop at a breakneck pace.July 11, 2015
Sharks
Study: Risk of shark attacks way down despite recent frenzy
New study finds that risk of shark attack has declined significantly over last 6 decadesJuly 11, 2015
Accidents
Multiple people injured in Long Beach Township boat accident
At least four people were injured on Saturday when a 53-foot sport fisher boat with 13 people on board crashed in Long Beach Township, officials said.July 11, 2015
Beer
'The Simpsons' fictional Duff beer to become reality
After years of attempts to capitalize on 'The Simpsons' fictional Duff beer, 21st Century Fox has decided to stop fighting the concept in court and satisfy the global thirst for Springfield's favorite suds.Just In
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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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