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 23, 2019

Illness

Penn Medicine researcher leading national study to improve lung transplant success

A 7-year study led by a Penn Medicine researcher will aim to improve the outcome of lung transplants by looking at data from thousands of patients across the United States.

October 23, 2019

Investigations

Allentown teen charged in razor attack on girl at Dorney Park

Jorge Otero Jr., 18, of Allentown, allegedly slashed a juvenile girl with a razor and bit another man at Dorney Park on Oct. 20, 2019. He faces aggravated assault charges, police said.

October 23, 2019

Eagles

Former Eagle Chris Long weighs in on team's struggles: 'Carson is not the problem'

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long joined "The Ryen Rusillo Podcast" to discuss the team's problems and anonymous complaints about quarterback Carson Wentz.

October 22, 2019

Odd News

Chester police investigate van that mysteriously wound up in Delaware River

Police in Chester are trying to determine how a van wound up in the Delaware River on Tuesday morning.

October 22, 2019

Eagles

Seahawks blog predicts Eagles game will get bumped from 'Sunday Night Football'

The Philadelphia Eagles "Sunday Night Football" game against the.Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 24 could get bumped from prime time. The NFL's flex scheduling rules enable another game to be swapped in, which may happen if the Eagles continue to struggle.

October 22, 2019

Odd News

Pennsylvania auction house set to sell record-breaking 'Star Wars' toy

A rare prototype of a "Star Wars" Boba Fett action figure could set a world record in that category when it's auctioned next month in Pennsylvania.

October 22, 2019

NBA

Raptors' Kyle Lowry wears 'North Philly' shoes during NBA opening night warm-up

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry wore "North Philly" sneakers during warm-ups on the NBA's opening night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Lowry, a former Villanova standout, grew up in North Philadelphia.

October 22, 2019

Mental Health

A specialized brain cell could be a root cause of OCD and anxiety, especially in women

Scientists have identified a potentially linked type of cell that plays a critical role during development in the womb. Lower levels of this cell type may play a role in the eventual onset of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders affect more than 40 million adults in the United States, making them the most common mental illness in the country.

October 21, 2019

Eagles

Rex Ryan slams Eagles coach Doug Pederson, claims dad Buddy would have beaten Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles are entering what figures to be a week from hell after Sunday night's deflating 37-10 loss to the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys.

October 21, 2019

Addiction

Pennsylvania strikes $48 billion opioid epidemic deal with 5 companies

Pennsylvania and three other states have reached a $8 billion deal with five companies over their roles in fueling the deadly opioid epidemic, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced.

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