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.
October 9, 2015
Health News
Chemists win Nobel Prize for findings on DNA repair
Three chemists were awarded their field's 2015 Nobel Prize this week for mapping out the molecular process by which DNA repairs itself amid the thousands of spontaneous changes it undergoes on a daily basis.October 9, 2015
Commercials
Campbell's defends 'Star Wars' commercial with gay fathers
A new commercial from Camden-based Campbell's Soup Company features two fathers feeding their son 'Star Wars'-themed soup has come under fire from critics, but the company says it was creating a real reflection of the American family in the contemporary United States.October 9, 2015
Legislation
Mayor Nutter backs bill to ban cigarette sales in drug stores
A new bill introduced by Philadelphia Councilwoman Marian Tasco and backed by Mayor Michael Nutter would ban the sale of tobacco products in any establishments offering "health services," a push that Nutter spokesman Mark McDonald says would cut tobacco sales by 6 percent in the city.October 9, 2015
Weather
Dangerous storms moving through region
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Southwestern Montgomery County and Northeastern Chester County in Pennsylvania.October 9, 2015
Investigation
New Castle police ID body of woman found near farmers market
New Castle police have identified the body of a young woman discovered across from the New Castle County Airport on Tuesday and are continuing to investigate her death.October 9, 2015
Police
N.J. judge: Police videos may soon be 'shielded in secrecy'
Public access to footage from police dashboard cameras and body cameras in New Jersey may be in jeopardy if an appellate court ruling in June is allowed to stand, warns Middlesex County state Superior Court Judge Travis Francis.October 8, 2015
Investigation
Pa. youth mental health facility ordered shut amid sexual abuse allegations
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced Thursday it will revoke the license of Zelienople-based Glade Run Lutheran Services amid allegations of child sexual abuse and other employee misconduct within the organization.October 8, 2015
TV
Netflix to raise subscription price by $1
For the second time in the last two years, Netflix will raise its subscription price to sustain revenue growth and cover the expanding cost of programming for its TV and film offerings.October 8, 2015
Jersey Shore
Christie files eminent domain action against Margate over coastal protection
As New Jersey's coastal towns prepared last week for the possibility of an encounter with Hurricane Joaquin, Governor Chris Christie took particular aim at residents of Margate, calling them "amongst the most selfish people in the state" for their refusal to embrace sand dune construction projects that would guard against storm surges and flooding.October 8, 2015
Investigation
FBI, Philly police seek female suspect in Center City bank robbery
The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking help from the public to identify and locate a female suspect responsible for robbing a TD Bank in Center City last Saturday.Just In
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