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.
January 16, 2020
Eagles
Former Eagle Jon Runyan explains why Seahawks' Clowney wasn't fined for Wentz hit
Jon Runyan played a major role in deciding not to discipline Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney for his NFC Wild Card round hit on Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. Runyan serves as the NFL's vice president of rules and policy.January 16, 2020
MLK Day Of Service
Lumos Yoga & Barre donating MLK Day proceeds to Philly causes
Lumos Yoga & Barre in Fairmount will donate teaching wages and revenue to on Jan. 20, 2020 to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. The donations will be given to Women Against Abuse, Haircuts 4 Homeless, Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission and The National Eating Disorder Association Walk in Philadelphia.January 16, 2020
Health News
Pennsylvania hospitals cancel surgeries over surgical gown recall
Hospitals and surgery centers in the Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network canceled and rescheduled surgeries on Jan. 16 after Cardinal Health, a supplier of surgical owns, issued a voluntary recall covering potentially tainted medical supply kits.January 15, 2020
Senior Health
Jefferson, Welltower partnership aims to improve senior care
Jefferson Health and Well Tower, a real estate investment, are expected to form a partnership that will address social determinants of health for aging populations.January 15, 2020
Investigations
Mother of Philadelphia police officer found stabbed to death at home
The mother of a Philadelphia police officer was found stabbed to death at her home in East Germantown on Jan. 14, 2019, according to police.January 15, 2020
Nature
Ghost Town Trail named Pennsylvania's 2020 Trail of the Year
The Ghost Town Trial, a 46-mile stretch in Indiana and Cambria counties, has been designated Pennsylvania's 2020 Trail of the Year.January 15, 2020
Sixers
Sixers' Joel Embiid in Players' Tribune: 'I'm trying to win a f******' title'
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid opened up in a new piece for The Players' Tribune, where he addressed everything from the pain of losing his brother to his goals as a developing basketball player.January 14, 2020
Investigations
Philly D.A. charges former Drexel professor who allegedly blew grants at strip clubs
Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, 57, was charged with theft for allegedly spending nearly $200,000 in federal grant money on strip club visits, meals and digital music files. Nwankpa was a former departmental head of electrical engineering and computing at Drexel University.January 14, 2020
Airports
Philly airport testing biometric face scanners at international gates
Philadelphia International Airport will debut a 45-day pilot program later this month to test biometric facial-recognition scanners at three international gates, officials said Tuesday.January 14, 2020
Lawsuits
Ex-Penn State football player makes disturbing allegations of hazing in lawsuit against university, coach
Former Penn State football player Isaiah Humphries has sued the university, head coach James Franklin and an ex-teammate over disturbing allegations of hazing.Just In
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- Brandon Graham in letter to Eagles fans: 'Why pass on an opportunity at history?'
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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