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.
October 24, 2019
Business
Utz acquires Pennsylvania snack food competitor Snyder's of Berlin
Pennsylvania snack giant Utz has acquired competitor Snyder's of Berlin, whose plant in Somerset County employs 320 people. Snyder's of Berlin was one of several brands divested by Chicago-based Conagra.October 24, 2019
Mental Health
Instagram bans plastic surgery filters over mental health concerns
The company behind Instagram's augmented reality face filters will soon remove effects that simulate the outcome of plastic surgery procedures or otherwise point out facial flaws.October 24, 2019
Investigations
Pennsylvania company fined $50,000 for woman's death in meat grinder
A northern Pennsylvania company has been $50,000 following a federal investigation into the death of a woman who fell into a meat grinder at a plant in April.October 23, 2019
Eagles
Former Eagle Chris Long weighs in on team's struggles: 'Carson is not the problem'
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long joined "The Ryen Rusillo Podcast" to discuss the team's problems and anonymous complaints about quarterback Carson Wentz.October 23, 2019
Jobs
Yard House sports bar hiring ahead of opening at Willow Grove mall
Yard House at the Willow Grove mall is hiring for more than 200 positions between Oct. 28 and Nov. 15, 2019. The sports bar in Montgomery County is expected to open by the end of 2019.October 23, 2019
Investigations
Allentown teen charged in razor attack on girl at Dorney Park
Jorge Otero Jr., 18, of Allentown, allegedly slashed a juvenile girl with a razor and bit another man at Dorney Park on Oct. 20, 2019. He faces aggravated assault charges, police said.October 23, 2019
Illness
Penn Medicine researcher leading national study to improve lung transplant success
A 7-year study led by a Penn Medicine researcher will aim to improve the outcome of lung transplants by looking at data from thousands of patients across the United States.October 22, 2019
NBA
Raptors' Kyle Lowry wears 'North Philly' shoes during NBA opening night warm-up
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry wore "North Philly" sneakers during warm-ups on the NBA's opening night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Lowry, a former Villanova standout, grew up in North Philadelphia.October 22, 2019
Odd News
Pennsylvania auction house set to sell record-breaking 'Star Wars' toy
A rare prototype of a "Star Wars" Boba Fett action figure could set a world record in that category when it's auctioned next month in Pennsylvania.October 22, 2019
Odd News
Chester police investigate van that mysteriously wound up in Delaware River
Police in Chester are trying to determine how a van wound up in the Delaware River on Tuesday morning.Just In
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