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.
February 3, 2020
Food & Drink
South Philly's Italian cuisine featured on PBS series 'No Passport Required'
South Philadelphia's Italian Market is the oldest continuously operating open air market in the United States, a surviving enclave of the American immigrant experience. That made it a great feature for the PBS series "No Passport Required."February 3, 2020
Memorials
Sylvester Stallone says Philly should 'absolutely' have Kobe Bryant statue
The man behind Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue believes the city should create a similar memorial for Lower Merion native Kobe Bryant, whose death last week was grieved around the world.February 3, 2020
Illness
Penn student stuck in Chinese 'ghost city' amid coronavirus lockdown
University of Pennsylvania student Zhexuan Huang is stranded in Wuhan amid a lockdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak. More than 4,100 cases of the illness have been reported in Wuhan, but residents believe the number is much higher.January 31, 2020
Emergencies
Pennsylvania officials warn against use of drones in emergency situations
Drone operators in Pennsylvania are reminded not to fly their devices into active emergencies, where they may cause problems for first responders.January 31, 2020
Rare syndrome nearly killed Pennsylvania man with ear infection
Nick Sommons, of Kingston, Luzerne County, was diagnosed with Lemierre syndrome after falling unusually ill with an ear infection in November 2018. He survived after spending 10 days in a medically-induced coma.January 31, 2020
Food & Drink
Philly spot named one of best halal restaurants in United States
Saad's Halal Restaurant in West Philadelphia is among the best halal restaurants in the United States, according to The Daily Meal.January 31, 2020
Eagles
Eagles' Corey Clement receives obscene Mean Tweet on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement, a hero in Super Bowl LII, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's NFL Mean Tweets in the run-up to Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.January 30, 2020
Investigations
Wildwood Crest pizza shop owner pleads guilty to filing false income tax returns
Guiseppe D'Arancio, owner of Sal's Ristorante & Pizzeria, pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns for his business. Prosecutors said he underreported the pizzeria's income by approximately $1.2 million between 2012-2016.January 30, 2020
Business
Amazon plans to open two 4-star brick-and-mortar stores in New Jersey in 2020
Amazon 4-star locations are planned for the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford and the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey. Both stores are expected to open some time in 2020.January 30, 2020
Eagles
Eagles RB Miles Sanders talks Wentz huddle, love for mom on Pat McAfee Show
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders joined "The Pat McAfee Show" to talk about his rookie NFL season, Carson Wentz, former Penn State teammate Saquon Barkley and his mother's support.Just In
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