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.
February 24, 2020
Health Stories
Penn researchers developing oral medication to speed up healing of broken bones
An oral medication created by growing a desired protein in plant leaves could help patients with fractures and broken bones heal more quickly, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.February 24, 2020
Accidents
Pennsylvania college student survives 80-foot-fall from cliff at state park
Jocie Van Kirk, 21, survived a fall from a dangerous area of McConnells Mills State Park in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The Slippery Rock University student was walking with friends when she tumbled 80 feet, hitting dirt before rolling into a creek.February 24, 2020
Kobe Bryant
Watch the livestream of Kobe Bryant's Lakers memorial in Los Angeles
Kobe Bryant's life is being celebrated on Monday, Feb. 24, with a memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, honoring the NBA great and his daughter Gianna, 13. Kobe and Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash in a Calabasas, California, on a Jan. 26.February 21, 2020
Real Estate
Center City penthouse hits Philly market at record $32 million price tag
The Penthouse at 500 Walnut in Center City is on the market for $32 million, which would be a record-setting price for residential real estate in Philadelphia.February 21, 2020
Illness
Three Temple students tested positive for mumps this semester, university says
Temple University's Student Health Services is monitoring a few isolated cases of the mumps that have been treated. The illnesses come a year after the North Philadelphia campus was faced with a mumps outbreak totaling 186 cases.February 21, 2020
Phillies
Phillies expected to tweak Phillie Phanatic amid legal battle over mascot
The Phillie Phanatic may have a new look this season as the Phillies continue a legal battle to maintain control of the mascot.February 21, 2020
Television
Eagles cheerleader to appear in tryout on 'American Idol' this weekend
Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Kyle Tanguay will appear on "American Idol" on Feb. 23, 2020 at 8 p.m. on ABC.February 20, 2020
Courts
Eagles fan who punched police horse gets prison time for drunkenly assaulting Bethlehem stranger
Taylor Hendricks, 24, was sentenced to prison time for assaulting a stranger in Bethlehem. He previously was charged after punching a police horse at Lincoln Financial Field when he was ejected from an Eagles playoff game in 2018.February 20, 2020
Health Stories
South Jersey native Kelly Ripa opens up about quitting drinking
Kelly Ripa quit drinking alcohol for good after she and her friends took a month off together three years ago. The actress and daytime TV host never looked back because she felt better without drinking.February 20, 2020
Politics
President Trump praises former Flyer Jeremy Roenick in wake hockey star's NBC Sports firing
President Donald Trump praised Jeremy Roenick as a great friend and golf at a campaign rally in Phoenix on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. Roenick, a onetime Philadelphia Flyer, was fired by NBC Sports for sexual remarks he made about his co-hosts, Kathryn Tappen and Patrick Sharp.Just 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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