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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

February 11, 2020

Opioids

Bucks, Montgomery counties receive funding for inmate Suboxone treatment

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania is receiving $1.2 million in federal grants to support programs for medication-assisted treatment in nine counties, including Bucks and Montgomery. The funding is aimed at combating the prescription drug and opioid epidemic.

February 11, 2020

Sixers

Sixers' Ben Simmons shows SLAM his poisonous fish, candy kitchen

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons and pro gamer FaZe Temperrr appear together on the first ever digital cover of SLAM magazine.

February 11, 2020

Deaths

Owner of Northern Liberties pizzeria Rustica dies in ski accident

by Michael Tanenbaum

Frank Maimone, 53, opened Rustica, a pizza shop, in Northern Liberties in 2001. He died in a skiing accident in Colorado on Feb. 8, 2020.

February 10, 2020

Media

CBS3 introduces new meteorologist as KYW Newsradio switches to NBC10's First Alert weather team

by Michael Tanenbaum

CBS3 has hired a new meteorologist, Llarisa Abreu, to take over weekday morning broadcasts in the Delaware Valley. KYW Newsradio, now at new offices along the Schuylkill River, has switched from CBS3's weather team to NBC10's First Alert weather team.

February 10, 2020

Food & Drink

Philly's Morimoto named best 'special occasion' restaurant in Pennsylvania

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mormioto, located at 723 Chestnut St. in Center City Philadelphia, was named Pennsylvania's best restaurant for special occasions by The Daily Meal.

February 10, 2020

Addiction

Pennsylvania A.G. sues Juul for 'cynically' marketing vaping to teens

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul, joining a growing list of states and jurisdictions that have targeted the vaping manufacturer.

February 10, 2020

Universities

Temple's lease extension at Lincoln Financial Field leaves plans for on-campus football stadium in doubt

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Temple Owls will continue to play home football games at Lincoln Financial Field through the 2024 season. The university reached a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles, putting its plans for an on-campus stadium on hold for the foreseeable future.

February 7, 2020

Health News

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey plans 12-story pavilion in New Brunswick

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 12-story Cancer Pavilion in New Brunswick would bring together all of the Rutgers Cancer Center of New Jersey's services under one roof. The proposed $750 million facility is expected to break ground in fall 2020.

February 7, 2020

Investigations

South Philly chef killed in Point Breeze shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

Quadir Flippen, a 31-year-old chef at Blackseed Cafe in South Philadelphia, was fatally shot in Point Breeze on Feb. 6, 2020. Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting.

February 7, 2020

Investigations

Uber driver witnessed argument that preceded Collegeville man allegedly killing girlfriend, cops say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nicholas Forman, 23, of Collegeville, allegedly got into a deadly argument with his girlfriend Sabrina Harooni, 23, about a text message she received from an ex-boyfriend while the couple was riding home in an Uber after watching the Super Bowl on Feb. 3, 2020. Forman is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing the woman, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.