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.
November 26, 2019
Investigations
Man charged in fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend in Huntingdon Valley
William Tomas Torres, 61, of Elkton, Maryland, is charged with homicide in the death of Jeanne Edwards, who was found suffering from a fatal shotgun wound at her home in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania on Nov. 25, 2019.November 26, 2019
Illness
Camden hospital admits performing kidney transplant on wrong patient
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital performed a kidney transplant on the wrong patient at its Camden facility on Nov. 18. The intended patient, who had the same name, received a kidney transplant six days later. Officials said both patients are recovering after successful operations.November 26, 2019
Lottery
$1 million Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold at Wawa in Bucks County
A $1 million winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket was sold this month at a Wawa located in Langhorne, Bucks County.November 25, 2019
Restaurants
Philly steakhouse Barclay Prime ranked among top 10 in United States
Barclay Prime, Stephen Starr's high-end restaurant on Rittenhouse Square, has been named the sixth best steakhouse in the United States, according to a ranking released this month by The Daily Meal.November 25, 2019
Media
Angelo Cataldi signs multiyear contract to remain at SportsRadio 94WIP
Angelo Cataldi, host of SportsRadio 94WIP's morning show, has reached a multiyear contract extension with parent company Entercom, the two sides announced Monday. The length of the new contract was not disclosed.November 25, 2019
Sixers
Sixers become first NBA team to partner with a mobile sportsbook, FOX Bet
The Philadelphia 76ers and FOX Bet announced a partnership Monday that marks the first of its kind between an NBA team and a mobile sportsbook.November 25, 2019
Senior Health
Extra virgin olive oil could help prevent dementia, Temple researchers find
Extra virgin olive oil has gotten a lot of attention lately thanks to the health benefits it can bring to a multitude of meals, including your Thanksgiving feast this week. Researchers at Temple University now believe the superfood could play an important role in delaying the onset of cognitive impairment and dementia.November 22, 2019
Illness
Gov. Wolf funds two studies on fracking health impacts, possible cancer link in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will provide $3 million in state funding for two studies examining the health impacts of fracking on communities surrounded by natural gas drilling operations.November 22, 2019
Investigations
Police searching for man who stabbed two teens on Broad Street Line subway in North Philly
Two teenagers were stabbed Friday morning on the Broad Street Line subway near Olney Transportation Center in North Philadelphia.November 22, 2019
Investigations
Man, 51, fatally stabbed at Rittenhouse Square
A fight that broke out Rittenhouse Square led to the fatal stabbing of a 51-year-old man on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, according to Philadelphia police.Just In
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