Michael Tanenbaum

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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

August 29, 2019

Bars

Pennsylvania bar creates Spotted Lanternfly Shot to drown our sorrows

The relentless invasion of the spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania has prompted millions of dollars in eradication efforts and left communities reeling from the insect's swarming presence.

August 29, 2019

Transportation

Amtrak reveals snazzy interior of new Acela Express trains

Amtrak riders who don't mind the additional fare it costs ride the speedier Acela Express service will soon enjoy a little more luxury during their travels. 

August 29, 2019

Healthy Eating

Fast food may be a factor in rising teen depression, study finds

Teen consumption of high-sodium fast food — and lack of potassium — may be contributing to an epidemic in depressive symptoms, according to a study from the University of Alabama.

August 28, 2019

Phillies

Is Phillies' hitting coach Charlie Manuel sharing a cryptic message on Twitter?

In what has been a frustrating 2019 season, Phillies fans almost universally embraced the return of former manager Charlie Manuel as the team's new hitting coach. 

August 28, 2019

Investigations

Liberation Way employees plead guilty in Bucks County addiction treatment scheme

Three employees of a shuttered addiction treatment program in Bucks County have pleaded guilty to charges in an elaborate, multimillion dollar insurance fraud scheme, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday.

August 28, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' Zach Ertz is publishing a children's book with a foreword from Carson Wentz

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz will join Doug Pederson and Nick Foles as the latest Super Bowl champ to publish a book.

August 28, 2019

Flyers

Flyers training camp to be featured on NHL Network's 'Behind the Glass'

The Philadelphia Flyers' training camp will be featured in a four-part series "Behind the Glass" on the NHL Network, premiering Sept. 25. 

August 27, 2019

Investigations

American Legion commander in Pennsylvania allegedly shot, killed friend while drunk

The commander of an American Legion post in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania is facing a homicide charge after he allegedly killed his friend with a shotgun blast after a night of drinking, according to authorities.

August 27, 2019

Business

Home Sweet Homebrew set to close Center City location

One of Philadelphia's go-to locations for homebrew beer and wine supplies will close its doors by Labor Day Weekend.

August 27, 2019

Health News

Pitt researchers develop breathalyzer prototype for marijuana

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a prototype for a breathalyzer device that can accurately measure THC, the psychoactive compound found in marijuana.

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