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.
December 31, 2019
Parenting
Philly mom warns parents against dangers of rare-earth magnets
Rare-earth magnets are up to 10 times more powerful than standard magnets. When swallowed, the popular beads can wreak havoc on the intestines, requiring emergency surgery. Though they were banned in 2012, the products were allowed back on the market in 2016.December 31, 2019
Accidents
Pennsylvania man, 21, dies in Adirondacks skiing incident
Nicholas Koch, 21, of Danville, Pennsylvania, died Dec. 23 while skiing in the Adirondacks at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York.December 31, 2019
Business
These are the top three liquor products Philly residents bought this year
An annual report from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board reveals the top liquors purchased in each of the state's 67 counties. Philadelphia spent $33,667,553 on brandy/cognac products in fiscal year 2018-19.December 30, 2019
Investigations
Pa. Game Commission searching for owner of dogs who killed deer on frozen lake
Two dogs chased a deer onto Lake Shickshimmy in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and killed the wild animal. Pennsylvania law prohibits domestic dogs from chasing wildlife.December 30, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Brandon Graham teases 'sad' Cowboys fan in post-game interview
For most of Sunday evening's Eagles-Giants game, Philadelphia fans were nervously glancing at the score of the Cowboys-Washington game as Dallas cruised to a comfortable victory.December 30, 2019
Investigations
Police search for driver in fatal West Philly hit-and-run
A 41-year-old person was killed in a hit-and-run crash in West Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The victim was struck by two cars. Police are attempting to locate the driver of the first vehicle, who fled the scene.December 30, 2019
Addiction
Automotive plant closures linked to spike in opioid deaths, Penn Study finds
Opioid overdose mortality has increased 85% in counties where automotive manufacturing plants have closed since the turn of the century, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts General Hospital concluded in a study.December 30, 2019
Government
Philadelphia appoints Portland police chief Danielle Outlaw to lead department
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has appointed former Portland police chief Danielle Outlaw as the city's next police commissioner, ending a four-month search following the August resignation of Richard Ross.December 27, 2019
Nature
Lost for a century, endangered Jersey Shore plant species makes impressive comeback
An endangered plant species once considered "lost" from New Jersey flora made an impressive comeback in 2019, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.December 27, 2019
Lawsuits
Wawa faces class-action lawsuit for massive data breach
At least six plaintiffs, including a New Jersey woman and a Florida man, have filed a class-action lawsuit against Wawa in the wake of a massive data breach that potentially exposed the credit and debit information of customers across the company's territory.Just In
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