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 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
Inspirations
Leah Still becomes Wheaties Champion
It's been a whirlwind of a year for 5-year-old Leah Still, who survived the 50-50 odds she was given in her cancer battle after receiving a diagnosis of stage IV neuroblastoma in June 2014.August 19, 2015
Smartphones
First image of Blackberry's rumored 'Venice' smartphone surfaces
Slider smartphone retains keyboard on Android-powered deviceAugust 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.August 12, 2015
Casinos
Topping off ceremony for SugarHouse Casino expansion
The final steps of a major expansion to the SugarHouse Casino will be recognized Thursday morning with a topping off ceremony to be attended by city officials and members of the gaming industry.August 12, 2015
Investigation
Police investigate after man shot in back of head in Overbrook
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot in the back of the head in the Overbrook section of the city Wednesday night.August 12, 2015
Media
NBCUniversal invests $200 million in Vox Media
NBCUniversal, owned by Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp., has invested $200 million in digital media company Vox, whose extensive portfolio of websites will be leveraged to gain access to millennial audiences through digital advertising.August 12, 2015
Accidents
Young boy accidentally shoots himself after finding gun in park
A young boy is in stable condition after shooting himself with a gun he found in a Philadelphia park Wednesday afternoon.August 12, 2015
Crime
Three people charged in theft of Philadelphia councilwoman's car
Three people have been jailed and charged for the alleged theft of Philadelphia councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown's city-issued vehicle and possession of drugs found inside the car.August 12, 2015
Health News
New program trains local deaf students to work as nurse aids
A new program created through a collaborative regional partnership will train deaf students in Pennsylvania to serve as nurse aids to help provide care to elderly deaf patients, becoming potentially one of the first of its kind in the United States.Just In
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