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 17, 2019
Food & Drink
OpenTable diners vote 6 Philly restaurants among top 100 in U.S.
The end of 2019 will close a decade in which Philadelphia's culinary scene continued to flourish, led by a diverse group of restaurateurs who have combined world cuisine with local staples.December 16, 2019
Investigations
Army, Navy investigate possible white supremacist hand gestures at Philly football game
Officials at the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy are investigating reports of students flashing a hand gesture commonly associated with white supremacists. The hand signals appeared in the background of ESPN's pregame ‘College GameDay’ broadcast.December 16, 2019
Eagles
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes shouts out Eagles' Greg Ward, former high school rival
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward once played high school football against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. After Sunday's game-winning touchdown catch, the reigning MVP acknowledged his former rival in East Texas.December 16, 2019
Adult Health
Penn study tracks mysteries of male infertility using epigenetics
Researchers at the Penn Epigenetics Institute have developed a model that will improve our understanding of the science behind male infertility, potentially leading to new treatment approaches.December 16, 2019
Celebrities
Sylvester Stallone makes surprise appearance at Rocky Statue
Sylvester Stallone made a surprise appearance at the "Rocky" statue in Philadelphia on Dec. 16, 2019 while visiting the city to film a commercial. The legendary actor teased a big announcement about next steps for the movie franchise.December 12, 2019
Government
Philadelphia passes ban on single-use plastic bags
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill Thursday that will ban retailers from providing customers with single-use plastic bags, though the law does include a 15-cent fee for all other single-use bags. The ordinance would take effect July 2, 2020, pending the signature from Mayor Jim Kenney.December 12, 2019
Investigations
Former Eagle Correll Buckhalter charged with defrauding NFL health benefit program
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Correll Buckhalter is among 10 retired NFL players charged with defrauding the league's retiree health care benefits plan, according to a pair of indictments unsealed Thursday.December 12, 2019
Opioids
FDA issues warning letter to Vivitrol makers for excluding serious risks in ad
The U.S. Food & Drug Adminstration has issued a warning letter to Alkermes, Inc., the makers of Vivitrol, for failing to disclose the injectable drug's most serious risks in an advertisement.December 12, 2019
Obituaries
Philly comedian Chris Cotton, 32, mourned after death
Comedian and South Philadelphia Chris Cotton has died at the age of 32. He appeared regularly on Comedy Central's digital programming and was an author. A GoFundMe page will support his wife, who is expecting to have their first child in early 2020.December 11, 2019
Investigations
Charges dropped against Philly teen in shooting of twin brother
Murder charges and other offenses against Fayaadh Gillard, 18, have been dropped. Gillard is the twin brother of Suhail Gillard, the Philadelphia high school football star who was fatally shot at his father's apartment in Overbrook, according to court documents.Just In
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