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 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
Software
Azavea awarded research grants for Earth observation web tools
Philadelphia-based software company Azavea, which specializes in geospatial analysis, has been awarded a pair of research grants from the U.S. Department of Energy and NASA to create web tools that will improve storage capacity and maintenance for high-resolution imagery and geospatial models, the company announced Wednesday.August 19, 2015
Community
West Philly community at work on city's second 'earthship'
West Philly community at work on city's second 'earthship'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
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.August 19, 2015
Smartphones
First image of Blackberry's rumored 'Venice' smartphone surfaces
Slider smartphone retains keyboard on Android-powered deviceAugust 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.Just In
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