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 3, 2019

Addiction

Delaware confirms first death linked to vaping-related lung illness

A Delaware resident who died in August after a lengthy hospitalization is being counted as the state's first death tied to the vaping-related lung illnesses reported across the United States, public health officials said.

October 3, 2019

Amusement Parks

Hersheypark reveals restaurants, shops at planned Chocolatetown expansion

Hersheypark's 23-acre expansion, Chocolatetown, will include a full-service restaurant, hand-made confections and an ice cream store when it opens in summer 2020.

October 3, 2019

Business

King of Prussia Mall owner launches online shopping site with Sixers' Michael Rubin

Simon Property Group, the owner of the King of Prussia Mall, has teamed up with Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin to launch an online shopping website.

October 3, 2019

Investigations

911 call released in disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez

Two-and-a-half weeks have passed since five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared from Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County.

October 2, 2019

Grocery Stores

Second Philly Trader Joe's location confirmed for Center City

After a few years of rumors, a second Trader Joe's market has finally been confirmed for Philadelphia.

October 2, 2019

Business

Sheetz will invest $16.8 million to raise employee wages

Sheetz, the convenience store chain based in Altoona, Pennsylvania will invest $16.8 million in providing raises and full-time work opportunities for its employees in stores spanning six states.

October 2, 2019

Media

Former Sixers GM Billy King takes role on WIP morning show

Former Philadelphia 76ers president and general manager Billy King will become a regular guest with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on SportsRadio 94WIP. 

October 2, 2019

Health Stories

Three-year-old CHOP patient sends heartfelt letter to Flyers mascot Gritty

Three-year-old Jack Callahan, originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, is at CHOP receiving treatment for cancer. He's become a huge fan of the orange mascot during his time in Philadelphia.

October 1, 2019

Investigations

Bucks County bar owners hit with tax charges for allegedly paying dishwashers under the table

The owners of the Kopper Kettle Bar in Feasterville, Bucks County, are facing federal tax charges after they allegedly failed to collect and pay employment taxes to the IRS, prosecutors said. 

October 1, 2019

Eagles

Former Eagles RB Donnel Pumphrey schools Antonio Brown on Twitter

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown got an English lesson from Donnel Pumphrey, who has been with the Philadelphia Eagles in training camp over the last several seasons.

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