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.
January 8, 2020
Infrastructure
Jersey Shore bridge to close for five months for emergency repair
Emergency repairs will keep the Ocean Avenue Shark River Bridge closed until at least mid-May 2020, according to the Monmouth County Department of Public Works.January 8, 2020
Investigations
Alleged New Jersey drug network busted for selling THC-infused Sour Patch kids, vape cartridges
Monmouth County prosecutors seized over 100,000 individual doses of THC-infused candy produced in New Jersey following a year-long investigation. Investigators said the defendants bought Sour Patch Kids and Nerds Rope candy wholesale and then repackaged it after adding THC at a warehouse in Manalapan.January 8, 2020
Illness
Temple researchers make progress on alternative to opioids for chronic pain treatment
Researchers at Temple's Institute for Computational Molecular Science have broken ground on the behavior of an ion channel called TRPA1, which plays an important role in how we sense pain. The research will help in the development of drugs that can treat a variety of chronic pain conditions.January 7, 2020
Investigations
Driver wanted in fatal hit-and-run in North Philadelphia
A 36-year-old man was killed Monday night in a hit-and-run accident in North Philadelphia, authorities said Tuesday morning.January 7, 2020
Illness
Poor air quality could be damaging to bone health, study finds
New research links lower bone density with exposure to airborne fine particulate matter. Poor air quality may be a contributor to osteoporosis.January 7, 2020
Eagles
Report: NFL reviewing Clowney hit on Wentz, but it ‘may not even result in a fine’
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney knocked Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz out of the teams' Wildcard playoff game on Jan. 5, 2020. The league will review whether Clowney's hit warrants disciplinary action.January 7, 2020
Esports
Former Eagles RB Jay Ajayi joins Philadelphia Union as official esports gamer
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is taking his gaming skills to the Union, the MLS club announced on Tuesday.January 4, 2020
Natural Disasters
Sixers' Ben Simmons laments 'terrifying' destruction of Australia wildfires
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons expressed sadness about the destruction of the wildfires in his native Australia, where flames have torn through more than 12 million acres of land since November.January 4, 2020
Adult Health
Weight loss diet developed at Penn State ranked second-best for 2020
Penn State University researcher Barbara Rolls developed the Volumetrics diet to encourage consumption of foods that contain fewer and healthier calories. The diet aims to promote fullness with healthy meals rather than restriction.January 4, 2020
Accidents
Coca-Cola trailer crashes into Bucks County home, police say
A Coca-Cola truck crashed into a twin home in Quakertown, Bucks County on Sat. Jan. 4, 2020.Just In
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