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.
January 23, 2020
Adult Health
Cooper becomes world's first hospital to use new virtual reality system for stroke patients
The Cooper Neurological Institute is the first rehabilitation center in the world to use the Penumbra Real Immersive System in the treatment of stroke patients.January 23, 2020
Comcast
Comcast experienced a nationwide internet outage on Thursday
Philadelphia-based cable and internet giant Comcast has resolved a nationwide internet outage that disrupted service on Jan. 23, 2020.January 22, 2020
Eagles
Donovan McNabb on 2004-05 Eagles: Terrell Owens 'broke us up'
Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb believes Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens broke the team up following the season they went to the Super Bowl.January 22, 2020
Children's Health
Sixers' Matisse Thybulle supports Abington teen in dire need of bone marrow transplant
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle is supporting 17-year-old Juwan Adams, an Abington Senior High School student who needs a bone marrow transplant in his fight against Hodgkin lymphoma.January 21, 2020
Athletes
Phil Martelli, Jameer Nelson seek help for Delonte West after unsettling videos surface
Former St. Joseph's University standout and NBA player Delonte West was seen beaten and later handcuffed in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2019. West was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2008 and has struggled since his NBA career ended in 2012.January 21, 2020
Health News
CDC confirms first U.S. case of potentially deadly new coronavirus
The CDC confirmed the first U.S. case of the potentially deadly Chinese on Jan. 21, 2020. A Washington state man was diagnosed with the virus after returning from a trip to Wuhan, China, where an outbreak has infected hundreds of people.January 21, 2020
NHL
Former Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning suspended for using racial slur in AHL game
Former Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning will serve a five-game suspension for using a racial slur against an opponent during an AHL game on Monday night, the minor league hockey office announced.January 21, 2020
Investigations
In 15-year-old cold case, Bucks County man charged with murdering his friend
Damon Smoot, 36, is expected to plead guilty to third-degree murder in the October 2004 death of 26-year-old Adam Brundage, who was killed in Quakertown, Bucks County.January 20, 2020
Children's Health
Baby Trend recalls defective strollers bought from Target, Amazon
About 2,000 of Baby Trend's Tango Mini Strollers were recalled as a result of a defect that could lead to children falling, the company said.January 20, 2020
Theme Parks
Sesame Place plans new ride, eatery for 40th anniversary season
As Sesame Place prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary season, guests can look forward to a new ride, eatery and play station at the Bucks County theme park.Just In
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