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.
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.November 25, 2019
Senior Health
Extra virgin olive oil could help prevent dementia, Temple researchers find
Extra virgin olive oil has gotten a lot of attention lately thanks to the health benefits it can bring to a multitude of meals, including your Thanksgiving feast this week. Researchers at Temple University now believe the superfood could play an important role in delaying the onset of cognitive impairment and dementia.November 25, 2019
Media
Angelo Cataldi signs multiyear contract to remain at SportsRadio 94WIP
Angelo Cataldi, host of SportsRadio 94WIP's morning show, has reached a multiyear contract extension with parent company Entercom, the two sides announced Monday. The length of the new contract was not disclosed.November 22, 2019
Investigations
Man, 51, fatally stabbed at Rittenhouse Square
A fight that broke out Rittenhouse Square led to the fatal stabbing of a 51-year-old man on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, according to Philadelphia police.November 22, 2019
Investigations
Police searching for man who stabbed two teens on Broad Street Line subway in North Philly
Two teenagers were stabbed Friday morning on the Broad Street Line subway near Olney Transportation Center in North Philadelphia.November 22, 2019
Illness
Gov. Wolf funds two studies on fracking health impacts, possible cancer link in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will provide $3 million in state funding for two studies examining the health impacts of fracking on communities surrounded by natural gas drilling operations.November 22, 2019
Sixers
Heat's Jimmy Butler on Joel Embiid: 'He's a special mutha*****'
The Philadelphia 76ers' fortunes over the next five years will likely be measured against the turning point of this past offseason, when Jimmy Butler was shipped to the Miami Heat and the front office locked in on Tobias Harris, Al Horford and Ben Simmons.November 20, 2019
Controversies
Charles Barkley apologizes for 'unacceptable' comment to Axios reporter Alexi McCammond
Charles Barkley has apologized for making a remark about violence against women in response to a question from Axios reporter Alexi McCammond. Barkley said the comment was intended as a joke, but was "unacceptable."November 20, 2019
Fires
Tesla supercharger station not responsible for fire at Wawa in New Jersey
A Tesla Supercharger caught fire at a Wawa in northern New Jersey last Sunday, temporarily raising some concern about the safety of the company's electric vehicle charging stations. The incident occurred at a store location Parsippany.November 20, 2019
Business
Little Baby's Ice Cream to close all locations this month
Little Baby's Ice Cream, one of Philadelphia's best-known and beloved ice cream shops, will close all of its stores by the end of November, the company announced on Facebook.Just In
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