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 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.July 10, 2015
Celebrities
Report: John Stamos checks into rehab for substance abuse treatment
People Magazine reports confirmation actor has entered rehab following June 12 DUIJuly 10, 2015
Religion
Center City fencing during Pope Francis visit confirmed
Mayor Michael Nutter confirms rumored Center City fences during Sept. 26-27 papal visitJuly 10, 2015
Nation
President Obama creates three new national monuments
President Obama issued an executive order on Friday creating three new national monuments that will protect more than 1 million acres of public land in three states.July 10, 2015
Investigations
Bodies of man, woman discovered in Middle Township woods identified
Authorities have identified the bodies of a man and women discovered in the woods off Old Rio Grande Avenue in Middle Township on Wednesday.July 9, 2015
Scandals
North Philadelphia mural including Bill Cosby's face to be removed
Days after the release of court documents containing an admission from Bill Cosby that he procured Quaaludes with the intent of using them to lure young women into having sex with him, a mark of the actor and comedian's influence on Philadelphia will be eliminated.July 9, 2015
Social Media
Fresh off an NBA title, Steph Curry developing social media app
Winning an NBA championship is cool and all, but reigning league MVP Stephen Curry, who has dominated social media with ridiculous highlight reels and his adorable daughter in post game pressers, wants in on an app of his own.July 9, 2015
Social Media
Facebook debuts 'See First' with News Feed update
Facebook unveiled several updates to its News Feed on Thursday that will give users greater control over whose content they want to see first and foremost.July 9, 2015
Parks
Bucks County police say #GetaRoom to couples in parks
In an effort to chasten summer swooning from escalating into sex in public parks, the Buckingham Township Police Department has turned to social media with the hashtag #GetaRoom.July 9, 2015
Education
Tuition set to rise at Pennsylvania State System universities
The governing board for Pennsylvania's State System of Education voted on Thursday to raise tuition at 14 universities despite Governor Tom Wolf's recommendation to freeze tuition.Just In
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- Wawa's shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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