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 9, 2019

NFL

Kevin Durant praises injured Nick Foles for 'piece of art' TD throw

It was a tough break Sunday for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles, who broke his clavicle early in his debut against the Kansas City Chiefs.

September 6, 2019

Eagles

Eagles RB Miles Sanders exits shadow of Saquon Barkley in Players' Tribune piece

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders is ready to prove that he's not the "next" anyone, including Saquon Barkley, a fellow Penn State stud and Giants star.

September 6, 2019

Health News

Wharton professor leads autism study challenging 'extreme male brain' theory

A marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School is among a group of North American researchers challenging a theory for one possible cause of autism spectrum disorder.

September 6, 2019

Lawsuits

FOX29's Karen Hepp sues Facebook, Reddit for $10 million over sketchy photo

FOX29 anchor Karen Hepp filed a federal lawsuit seeking $10 million in damages from Facebook, Reddit and other internet companies. The Good Day Philadelphia host claims her photo appeared in sexualized advertisements and threads without her authorization.

September 6, 2019

Transportation

Northeast Extension, Route 309 closing this weekend for bridge replacement in Lehigh Valley

Pennsylvania travelers who are planning a final trip to the Poconos this weekend should brace for potentially heavy traffic.

September 5, 2019

Sixers

Sixers to honor Charles Barkley with statue at Camden practice facility

The Philadelphia 76ers will immortalize Charles Barkley next week with a statue unveiling at the team practice facility in Camden, putting him alongside the likes of franchise greats Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving and Billy Cunningham.

September 5, 2019

Investigations

Camden woman pleads guilty in fatal stabbing of identical twin sister

A Camden woman accused of fatally stabbing her identical twin sister in June pleaded guilty in court Thursday and could face up to ten years in state prison, prosecutors said.

September 5, 2019

Health News

Penn researcher behind Alzheimer's discoveries wins $3 million prize

A pioneering researcher at the University of Pennsylvania will receive a $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for her groundbreaking work on neurodegenerative diseases. Virginia M.Y. Lee was selected for her discovery of proteins found in Alzheimer's and other conditions.

September 5, 2019

Celebrities

Director Kevin Smith blasts photo theft in keto weight loss phishing scam

Kevin Smith says his photo was used without his approval for a ketogenic diet supplement. He and other celebrities have targeted in phishing scams for diet pills.

September 4, 2019

NBA

Jameer Nelson advises Markelle Fultz to drown out noise with fresh start in Orlando

Former St. Joe's standout and longtime Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson has some words of wisdom for Markelle Fultz as he tries to revive his stalled NBA career: Don't worry about anybody else.

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