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
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
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.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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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.Just In
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