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.
August 22, 2015
Lawsuits
Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles high-profile sexual abuse lawsuit
A lawsuit brought against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the first child-endangerment case against a church official, was settled earlier this week after the high-profile case exposed decades of clergy sexual abuse in the region.August 22, 2015
Investigation
Multiple shootings across Philadelphia overnight with at least one dead
One man was killed and another man was left in critical condition after two violent shootings in Philadelphia late Friday night and early Saturday morning, police said.August 22, 2015
Art
"Mary, Undoer of Knots": artists collect 130K knots to draw Pope Francis
Symbolic public art project collected more than 130,000 knots with messages of personal struggle from around the worldAugust 22, 2015
Baseball
Guy gets 'Chase 4 Ever' tattoo day after Utley traded
Chase Utley will be immortalized in Philadelphia, and deservingly so. Statistically, he ranks in the top 10 in multiple offensive categories for the Phillies and racked up enough web gems to earn his distinction as the franchise's all-time greatest second baseman.August 22, 2015
Art
Researchers pinpoint secret behind "uncatchable smile" of 'Mona Lisa'
A team of British researchers believe they have finally discovered the secret behind Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa,' the iconic Renaissance portrait of the woman whose slight smile or grimace has provoked wonderment for more than 5 centuries.August 21, 2015
Social Media
Local meteorologist takes on 'haters' for remarks about her pregnancy
Local meteorologist Katie Fehlinger of CBS 3 has turned an another episode of classless Internet ridicule into an affirmation for pregnant women everywhere.August 21, 2015
Bomb Threat
Bomb scare prompts evacuation of Macy's at Willow Grove Mall
A Macy's department store at the Willow Grove Mall in Montgomery County was evacuated Friday afternoon after a bomb threat was reportedly left in the form of a note, according to county officials.August 21, 2015
Volunteering
Lend a helping hand: 5 great ways to volunteer
No matter how much of a challenge it is to escape the monsoon of daily obligations we all have, the truth is we live in communities that need our help, whether it's providing encouragement to those who are less fortunate or helping maintain the quality and health of our environment.August 21, 2015
Disasters
NJ Transit to receive $71 million in fresh round of Sandy relief funding
NJ Transit will receive $71 million in the latest round of federal relief funding for the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the agency announced Friday.August 21, 2015
Police
Philly cop in hot water over slur, hawking fundraiser tickets
A Philadelphia police officer was removed from street patrol and stripped of his gun Friday after a video surfaced on Facebook showing him solicit tickets to a police union fundraiser and make derogatory comments toward the driver of a stopped vehicle.Just In
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