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

September 26, 2019

Children's Health

CHOP breaks ground on King of Prussia inpatient facility

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia broke ground Thursday on an inpatient facility that will expand its campus in King of Prussia.

September 26, 2019

Investigations

Man named 'Wild Willie' charged in shooting of Maple Shade veteran's dog

A Maple Shade man is facing animal cruelty and weapons charges after he allegedly shot his neighbor's dog in the head, causing injuries that ultimately led to the family's decision to euthanize their pet.

September 26, 2019

Investigations

Delco woman missing after bike ride found safe, police say

Authorities in Springfield Township are searching for a 31-year-old woman who went missing Monday afternoon after leaving her family's home on a bicycle.

September 25, 2019

Schools

Vineland teacher under fire for Facebook comment about missing South Jersey girl's mother

A Vineland public school teacher could face discipline after allegedly leaving a disparaging Facebook comment about the disappearance of five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing from a park in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on Sept. 16.

September 25, 2019

Health News

Circadian rhythms regulate how well the immune system responds, study finds

The way our internal clocks function plays an important role — down to the time of day — in how well our immune system responds to infections, according to new research.

September 25, 2019

Business

Century-old Clementon Park cancels Fall Festival, could shut down for good

The 112-year-old Clementon Park & Splash World abruptly canceled its upcoming Fall Fest event and may be on the brink of closing down for good.

September 25, 2019

Fights

Screech replaces Lenny Dykstra in Atlantic City 'Bagel Boss' fight

Celebrity boxing promoter Damon Feldman announced Wednesday that Dustin "Screech" Diamond, of "Saved By The Bell" fame, will replace former Phillie Lenny Dykstra in Saturday night's fight against Chris "Bagel Boss" Morgan at Showboat Atlantic City.

September 24, 2019

Health News

Green tea ingredient may prove key to slowing antibiotic resistance

Green tea could play an important role in reducing antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections, according to a study out of the United Kingdom.

September 24, 2019

Investigations

West Deptford police search for driver in hit-and-run that killed father of two

Authorities in West Deptford are searching for the driver of a white SUV that struck and killed a father of two last week before fleeing the scene. 

September 24, 2019

Sixers

Sixers' Ben Simmons responds to Instagram call-out for committing 'gym sin'

The Philadelphia 76ers will begin their 2019-20 campaign in less than a month, which means the summer routine of turning Ben Simmons into the prototypical gossip athlete (which he leans into, and which stats prove the public devours) will slow down in favor of actual basketball.

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