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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

November 5, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' DeSean Jackson shares hospital photo after 'successful' surgery

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson successfully underwent surgery Tuesday morning to repair a core muscle injury. The Eagles are looking to bring in another wide receiver in his absence while he recovers.

November 5, 2019

Technology

Chester County teen wins $25,000 prize for vehicle blindspot technology

by Michael Tanenbaum

Alaina Gassler, a 14-year-old student at Avon Grove Charter School in West Grove, Pennsylvania, won the $25,000 top prize at the Broadcom MASTERS competition. Gassler's project was a prototype for a camera-based system to project images of a driver's blindspot on the interior pillar that blocks it.

November 5, 2019

Election 2019

Philly residents react to new voting machines on election day

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia voters are getting their first experiences with the city's new electronic voting machines chosen earlier this year in accordance with a Pennsylvania mandate. The ExpressVote XL machines, manufactured by Election Systems & Software, were picked in a controversial bidding process that was geared toward getting the new system tested before the 2020 presidential election.

November 5, 2019

Children's Health

More research shows benefits of bariatric surgery for obese teens with type 2 diabetes

by Michael Tanenbaum

Concerns about the safety of bariatric surgery for teenagers have recently been answered with long-term outcomes research led by an expert at the University of Pennsylvania.

November 4, 2019

Addiction

Diabetes drug found to reduce symptoms of nicotine withdrawal

by Michael Tanenbaum

The diabetes drug pioglitazone may have a secondary role in helping smokers battle nicotine withdrawal symptoms as they try to kick the habit, according to new research.

November 4, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' DeSean Jackson 'angry,' but says 'Trust the process' on core injury

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson took to Instagram after it was announced he would undergo surgery to repair an injured core muscle that has kept him off the field for most of the season.

November 4, 2019

Sixers

Allen Iverson reacts to Travis Scott's Halloween costume tribute, Embiid's trash talk

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson said it was 'dope' to see rapper Travis Scott dress up as him for Halloween. Iverson also talked about the Sixers' hot start to the NBA season and Joel Embiid's aggressive style on the court.

November 4, 2019

Food & Drink

Greek BYOB Dmitri's closes after 30 years in Queen Village

by Michael Tanenbaum

Queen Village BYOB Dmitri's has shut its doors for good after 30 years on South Third Street, while its second location in Northern Liberties could be receiving a complete makeover. The Greek restaurant was a popular place for its seafood and low-key ambiance. The phone number to the restaurant's location at 795 S. Third Street has been disconnected.

November 4, 2019

Weather

Philly region could see first snow of season this week

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia could get its first look at snow later this week as a front comes through and temperatures plummet, according to the National Weather Service.

November 1, 2019

Investigations

New Jersey man, 72, found dead after going missing on hike in Utah

by Michael Tanenbaum

Norman Applegate Jr, 72, of Seaside Park, was found dead on Oct. 29 in Boulder, Utah. He went missing Sept. 26 after a day hike. Authorities said Applegate's death does not appear to be suspicious.