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.
September 24, 2019
Media
Former Eagle Hollis Thomas out at SportsRadio 94WIP
Hollis Thomas will no longer be on the airwaves at SportsRadio 94WIP. The former Eagle is out after a conflict of interest came to a head, he told his former colleague, Josh Innes, in a phone call to the Innes' podcast.September 23, 2019
Illness
Mumps outbreak reported at Moravian College in Bethlehem
Five confirmed cases of mumps have been reported at Moravian College, a private liberal arts school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, more than 100 cases of mumps were reported at Temple University in North Philadelphia.September 23, 2019
Sixers
Sixers' Mike Scott swarmed in Nerf war with Northeast Philly kids
Two weeks after Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott made headlines for an unfortunate altercation at Lincoln Financial Field, the fan favorite was back out in the city for a different kind of fight. A Nerf fight with kids in Northeast Philadelphia.September 23, 2019
Eagles
Penn dean of admissions identified as irate Eagles fan on FOX broadcast
The Eagles' 27-24 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday was a clinic in how a team can trip over itself dozens of times, still have multiple unexpected chances to win, and lose anyway in front of a home crowd.September 20, 2019
Investigations
Maple Shade police investigate suspicious death of veteran's dog
A severe head injury that led to the euthanization of a family dog has authorities in Maple Shade searching for the person behind the Tuesday evening attack.September 20, 2019
Investigations
Philly man, four others used stolen identity to rack up big bill at Borgata in Atlantic City, cops say
Atlantic City police say a Philadelphia man stole another man's identity to open a credit card and purchase gift cards to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The gift cards, valued at $11,900, were allegedly distributed to four other men and used at businesses throughout the casino property.September 20, 2019
Eagles
'Jeopardy!' contestant wagers $4,133 in nod to Eagles Super Bowl score
Philadelphia Eagles fans waited decades for their first Super Bowl title. Now the world must keep hearing about it for all eternity.September 20, 2019
Alternative Medicine
$3 million in NIH grants will investigate whether CBD really relieves pain
The National Institutes of Health will provide $3 million in grants to study the medicinal effects of CBD for pain relief. Researchers at Temple University will be among the funding recipientsSeptember 19, 2019
Health News
Philly health department warns of possible Hepatitis A exposure at donut shop
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a warning about a possible Hepatitis A exposure at a donut shop in Kensington.September 19, 2019
Investigations
$35,000 reward offered in disappearance of 5-year-old South Jersey girl
A $35,000 reward is available for information that helps police find five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing at Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Authorities suspect the girl was abducted by a man in a red minivan.Just In
- Camden County man charged with murder of wife, who was found in burning house
- CDC's new hepatitis B vaccine recommendations will cause more infant infections, studies find
- Teen mother charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of newborn baby in Northern Liberties
- 'Task' seeks bilingual Latino actors for Season 2 shoot in Philly area
- Eagles lose a pair of key front office people in Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston
- Phillies prospect watch: Dante Nori continues to mash the ball
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