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 2, 2019
Wildlife
Delco black bear sightings mount as Game Commission widens search
Authorities in Delaware County are working with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to locate and capture a black bear that has been spotted by multiple witness in several towns in recent days.November 27, 2019
Illness
Common heartburn drugs could increase risk of stomach bugs
Over-the-counter drugs frequently used to treat heartburn — such as Nexium, Prevacid, Protonix and Prilosec — can increase the likelihood of catching stomach bugs when taken regularly, according to new research.November 27, 2019
Celebrities
Kevin Hart returns to 'Cold as Balls' with Chris Paul, Dennis Rodman, Erin Andrews
Kevin Hart returned for the third season of "Cold as Balls," which kicks off with three big guests: Oklahoma Thunder guard Chris Pail, former Chicago Bulls bad boy Dennis Rodman and ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, the first woman to guest star in the series.November 27, 2019
Investigations
One killed in Bucks County fire at Roadhouse Inn
A fire at the Roadhouse Inn killed one person and displaced several others in Bristol Township, Bucks County on Nov. 26, 2019. An investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing.November 27, 2019
Politics
President Trump roasted for tweet of himself as Philly icon Rocky Balboa
President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of his face superimposed over the body of Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone. The image is from the cover of "Rocky III."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
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
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 26, 2019
Investigations
Chalfont man allegedly faked Navy SEAL career to steal VA benefits
Richard Meleski, of Chalfont, Bucks County, has been indicted on charges that he faked a military career as a Navy SEAL in order to obtain healthcare benefits totaling more than $300,000, federal prosecutors said.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.Just In
- City Council to consider expanding SEPTA’s student fare program
- Former Bucks County home of judge in Abscam case is listed for $5.85 million
- American spending on prescription drugs to surpass $1 trillion this year
- Temple medical school to open branch campus in Atlantic City
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Thursday; full injury reports ahead of Game 6
- Eagles way-too-early 53-man roster projection
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