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 5, 2015
Health News
'Designer babies' reinvigorate ethical debate
Rumors of Kim and Kanye's IVF gender selection for their second child point to emerging ethical dilemmaJuly 5, 2015
Accidents
Police: N.J. officer accidentally strikes, kills pedestrian in Lacey Township
An investigation is underway after a New Jersey police officer accidentally struck and killed a pedestrian while driving his police cruiser.July 5, 2015
Cheesesteaks
Cheesesteak hot dog returns to Dodger Stadium for Phillies series
Los Angles brings back Super Dodger Dog for 4-game series against PhilliesJuly 5, 2015
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg shares vision of telepathy
In a discussion about the future of Facebook, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicted that people will eventually be able to send each other full sensory and emotional experiences directly using technology.July 4, 2015
Contests
Joey Chestnut falls to Matt Stonie in annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
At Saturday's 33rd annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Brooklyn's Coney Island, a new champ was crowned on the men's side.July 4, 2015
Rescue
Baby rescued after forgetful parents leave her floating out at sea
10-month-old girls drifts off Turkish coast in Fisher Price floating deviceJuly 4, 2015
Videos
'Uncover Philly': Philadelphia from above (in 4k)
Videography Cory J. Popp's latest installment in the 'Uncover Philly' series is his most ambitious yet. Over a 4-week period, Brandywine Realty Trust gave him unlimited access to film from some of Philadelphia's highest rooftops.July 4, 2015
Events
Parkway packed for Fourth of July concert, fireworks
Crowds swell to see The Roots, Miguel and Jennifer Nettles perform before fireworks displayJuly 4, 2015
Drowning
Officials identify N.Y. man who drowned at beach in Ocean County
John A. Crimmins, a 22-year-old man from Yonkers, New York, drowned at a beach in Ocean County on Saturday afternoon after the U.S. Coast Guard, New Jersey State Police and other crews conducted an extensive search.July 4, 2015
Politics
Jeb Bush responds to Donald Trump's immigration remarks
Bush leads Republican field in current pollingJust In
- New Jersey residents with criminal convictions now can serve as jurors
- These local movie theaters are giving out free popcorn on Jan. 19
- City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'
- 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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