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 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 20, 2015
Lifestyle
Playboy: Philadelphians have less sex, enjoy it more
What exactly makes a city a sexy? Is it the local talent, a raging nightlife, an inviting climate, or an atmosphere of svelte decor and sultry surroundings? Playboy Magazine's recent survey answered some of these questions.August 20, 2015
Investigations
Police investigate mysterious death of jogger in Montco park
Police in Montgomery County are investigating the mysterious death of a man who became separated from a group of joggers on Wednesday night, prompting an hour-long search through Fort Washington State Park in White Marsh Township.August 20, 2015
Weather
Weekend weather: Philadelphia, Jersey Shore, Rehoboth Beach
A wet Thursday afternoon with periods of heavy rain will continue through the night into Friday as a Flood Watch is in effect for much of the Delaware Valley until 9 a.m. Friday morning. Fortunately, the weekend ahead calls for milder weather after a week of temperatures that pushed into the 90s.August 20, 2015
Economy
New Jersey unemployment rate dips below 6 percent, lowest since 2008
New Jersey's unemployment rate fell to 5.9 percent in July, marking the first time it has dropped below 6 percent since 2008, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.August 20, 2015
Crime
Investigation underway after armed man robs U.S. Post Office in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police and U.S. Postal Service officials are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday afternoon at a post office in Northeast Philadelphia.August 20, 2015
Transportation
Futuristic Hyperloop prototype to begin construction in 2016
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies reached agreements with Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum and global engineering design firm Aecom to start construction on a prototype between Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2016.August 19, 2015
SEPTA
SEPTA General Manager announces retirement after 34 years of service
After 34 years of service in a variety of roles with SEPTA, General Manager Joseph M. Casey announced Wednesday that he will retire at the end of September.August 19, 2015
Television
Showtime planning adaptation of Philly-raised novelist's 'Loving Day'
After publishing his critically acclaimed novel 'Loving Day' in May, Philadelphia-born and raised novelist Mat Johnson appears slated to team up with TV network showtime on a comedic adaptation of the satirical story of biracial identity in the United States.August 19, 2015
Executions
Syrian scholar beheaded for refusing to lead ISIS to artifacts
A world-renowned Syrian scholar spent more than a month in the hands of Islamic State militants before he was publicly beheaded Tuesday for refusing to disclose the location of valuable artifacts that had been hidden during the Jihadi group's seizure of more than a third of the country.Just In
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