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 23, 2019
Investigations
Arson suspects filmed setting East Mount Airy home on fire with family inside
Two suspects who lit a home on fire in East Mount Airy on Saturday are being sought by arson investigators after video of the incident was recovered by Philadelphia police.December 23, 2019
NBA
Isaiah Thomas calls suspension 'bull****' for incident at Sixers game
Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was suspended for a game after a heated interaction with a Philadelphia 76ers fan at the Wells Fargo Center.December 23, 2019
Eagles
Cowboys got stuck in Philly after charter plane deemed 'not viable'
Philadelphia Eagles fans rejoiced on Sunday night after a 17-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys put the team in control of the NFC East, a possibility that seemed remote only a month ago.December 23, 2019
Television
Bill Cosby spokesman calls Eddie Murphy 'Hollywood slave' for 'SNL' jokes
Eddie Murphy's sensational return to "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend drew rave reviews from viewers, but some of his material didn't sit well with a spokesperson for ex-comedian Bill Cosby, currently serving 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a Temple University employee at his Elkins Park home in 2004.December 18, 2019
Holidays
Viral holiday moment at Florida Wawa lands woman $20,000 on 'Ellen'
Ellen DeGeneres invited Mary Katherine Backstom onto her show after her vlog about accidentally hugging a stranger at Wawa went viral. The Florida woman received a $20,000 check for showing her holiday spirit, even if it was a bit misplaced.December 18, 2019
SEPTA
Person fatally struck by SEPTA Market-Frankford Line subway in Center City
A person was killed Wednesday morning after falling onto the tracks of SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line, officials said.December 18, 2019
Health News
Jefferson, Temple sign definitive agreement for sale of Fox Chase Cancer Center
Thomas Jefferson University will acquire Fox Chase Cancer Center from Temple University in a deal that will increase cancer research and academic collaboration between the two institutions.December 18, 2019
Food & Drink
Philly's Vedge named one of the most important restaurants of the decade
Philadelphia vegetarian restaurant Vedge opened in 2011 and set a tone for the emergence of plant-based trends. Food & Wine named Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby's restaurant one of the most influential of the last decade.December 17, 2019
Investigations
Delco suspects allegedly threw infant during baby formula theft
Two suspects are wanted in an attempted theft that allegedly occurred at a Target in Springfield Township, Delaware County. Police said the male suspect threw an infant in a baby seat while evading the store's security.December 17, 2019
Health News
Philly-based Spark Therapeutics acquired by Roche in $4.3 billion deal
Philadelphia-based gene therapy startup Spark Therapeutics has been acquired by Swiss drugmaker Roche in a $4.3 billion deal approved by federal regulators, according to multiple reports.Just In
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