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

October 19, 2019

Investigations

Pennsylvania State Police find body on I-95 South in Delco

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of an individual whose body was found Friday night on Interstate 95 in Delaware County.

October 19, 2019

Investigations

Girl injured in fall from swing ride at New Jersey's Storybook Land

A girl was injured Friday when she fell off of a ride at Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, the amusement park said.

October 19, 2019

Phillies

'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek says he doesn't like the Phillie Phanatic

Philadelphia Phillies fans already have it bad enough: they have to watch the division rival Washington Nationals play in the World Series and they currently don't have a manager for their favorite team.

October 19, 2019

Illness

Rare fungus found in Tasmania could offer potential opioid alternative, researchers say

As medical researchers continue to search for new ways to deliver pain relief, a team of scientists in Australia may have found a fungus that will potentially offer an alternative to opioids.

October 18, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' Malik Jackson helping pay for funeral of Texas woman killed by police officer

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson will join forces with Harrison Barnes of the NBA to cover the funeral costs of a Texas woman who was fatally shot at her home last week by police in Fort Worth.

October 18, 2019

Food Trucks

University City food truck named best in Pennsylvania

A long-running Asian fusion business in University City's "Food Truck Alley" continues to garner praise for its excellent tacos, burritos, sandwiches and other culinary experiments.

October 18, 2019

Adult Health

Pennsylvania warns consumers about dangers of decorative contact lenses

As Halloween approaches, Pennsylvania is warning consumers not to purchase decorative contact lenses without a prescription. 

October 18, 2019

Eagles

Cowboys' DeMarcus Lawrence fires back at Eagles coach Doug Pederson

Earlier this week, Eagles coach Doug Pederson went on SportsRadio 94WIP and confidently proclaimed the Eagles will win Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. 

October 17, 2019

Investigations

Feds: Two brothers planned massive 2018 fire in Old City

Two brothers who owned several businesses in Philadelphia have been charged with arson in the Feb. 2018 fire that displaced nearly 160 people and led to the demolition of an apartment building on Chestnut Street, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. 

October 17, 2019

Health News

Bellmawr cuts off half of town's water supply after detection of dangerous chemical

A water treatment facility supplying half the borough of Bellmawr has been shut down after traces of a dangerous chemical were found in samples taken over the summer.

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