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.
December 30, 2019
Addiction
Automotive plant closures linked to spike in opioid deaths, Penn Study finds
Opioid overdose mortality has increased 85% in counties where automotive manufacturing plants have closed since the turn of the century, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts General Hospital concluded in a study.December 30, 2019
Investigations
Police search for driver in fatal West Philly hit-and-run
A 41-year-old person was killed in a hit-and-run crash in West Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The victim was struck by two cars. Police are attempting to locate the driver of the first vehicle, who fled the scene.December 30, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Brandon Graham teases 'sad' Cowboys fan in post-game interview
For most of Sunday evening's Eagles-Giants game, Philadelphia fans were nervously glancing at the score of the Cowboys-Washington game as Dallas cruised to a comfortable victory.December 30, 2019
Government
Philadelphia appoints Portland police chief Danielle Outlaw to lead department
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has appointed former Portland police chief Danielle Outlaw as the city's next police commissioner, ending a four-month search following the August resignation of Richard Ross.December 27, 2019
Nature
Lost for a century, endangered Jersey Shore plant species makes impressive comeback
An endangered plant species once considered "lost" from New Jersey flora made an impressive comeback in 2019, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.December 27, 2019
Lottery
South Jersey Powerball player wins $1 million on Christmas Day
A shopper who purchased a Powerball ticket in Gloucester County had a Merry Christmas to the tune of $1 million, New Jersey Lottery officials announced.December 27, 2019
Lawsuits
Wawa faces class-action lawsuit for massive data breach
At least six plaintiffs, including a New Jersey woman and a Florida man, have filed a class-action lawsuit against Wawa in the wake of a massive data breach that potentially exposed the credit and debit information of customers across the company's territory.December 27, 2019
Recycling
How and where to recycle your Christmas tree in Philly
Philadelphia's Christmas Tree Recycling Program offers plenty of convenient options for city residents to dispose of their trees. Recycling locations throughout Philadelphia will be accepting drop-offs in January.December 26, 2019
Illness
Proton therapy lessens cancer treatment's side effects compared to traditional radiation, Penn study finds
Penn researchers have demonstrated that proton therapy reduces the likelihood of adverse affects among cancer patients also being treated with chemotherapy. The study compared proton therapy patients to those receiving traditional photon radiation.December 26, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' DeSean Jackson shares speedy practice video on Christmas
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson would be eligible to return to the field if the Eagles reach the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. Jackson shared a video on his Instagram of an encouraging workout as he continues to rehab from surgery.Just In
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