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 20, 2019

NFL

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still thinks about passing up Bill Belichick for head coaching job

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had an opportunity to hire New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in the mid-1990s, He chose to go in a different direction, possibly missing an opportunity to land one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

November 19, 2019

Investigations

Case of missing South Jersey girl to appear on 'Dr. Phil' next month

by Michael Tanenbaum

Investigation into missing South Jersey girl Dulce Maria Alavez to be featured on "Dr. Phil" on Dec. 6. Alavez, 5, disappeared from Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County, New Jersey, on Sept. 16.

November 19, 2019

Adult Health

Heart disease more prevalent in counties hit hardest by 2008 economic recession

by Michael Tanenbaum

The devastating impact of the 2008 economic recession has had lasting effects on the health of the communities hardest hit by it, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. The research was presented during the American Heart Association’s 2019 Scientific Sessions conference in Philadelphia this week.

November 19, 2019

Wildlife

Second coyote attack reported at Rutgers University campus

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two coyote attacks have been reported at the Rutgers University Livingston Campus in a span of five days. Authorities have temporarily closed off the university's 316-acre EcoPreserve as they continue to investigate the attacks.

November 19, 2019

Investigations

Philadelphia woman charged in death of quadriplegic daughter

by Michael Tanenbaum

Yelena Nezhikhovskaya, 63, was arrested Saturday and charged this week with murder and related offenses in the death of her quadriplegic daughter, 32-year-old Yulia Nezhikhovskaya.

November 18, 2019

Development

Penn announces $25 million gift to construct Data Science Building

by Michael Tanenbaum

A record $25 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania's College of Engineering and Applied Science will fund the construction of a new Data Science Building, officials announced Monday.

November 18, 2019

Addiction

South Dakota's bizarre anti-meth campaign draws ridicule

by Michael Tanenbaum

An effort to combat South Dakota's epidemic of methamphetamine addiction went awry on Monday following the rollout of an oddly-framed ad campaign. A Minneapolis agency crafted the "Meth. We're On It." campaign as the state seeks to raise awareness of the problem.

November 18, 2019

Gun Violence

'Mass shootings' are underreported in Philadelphia, Temple researchers say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Temple University researchers believe mass shootings in Philadelphia have not been thoroughly reported by media outlets in the 21st century. The definition of mass shooting remains a subject of debate, but the new study in Preventive Medicine argues the public and policymakers would benefit from a broader definition and increased coverage.

November 15, 2019

Schools

Pennsylvania teacher allegedly said he wished he could shoot one student per year

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Harrisburg School District middle school teacher has been suspended amid an investigation into alleged classroom comments that wished he could shoot one student per year, according to school district officials.

November 15, 2019

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