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.
August 5, 2019
Race Relations
Sixers' Ben Simmons calls out alleged racial profiling at Australian casino
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons believes he and several friends were racially profiled when they were allegedly denied entry to the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia in August 2019.August 5, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Lane Johnson got ripped in response to NFL Top 100 snub
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson didn't take kindly to getting snubbed in this year's ranking of the top 100 players in the NFL.August 5, 2019
Investigations
'Dangerous' fugitive couple from Mount Holly arrested with meth and cocaine, police say
Nicholas Layton, 39, and Rebecca Wills, 33, were considered armed and dangerous after authorities raided Layton's home last month and found five assault rifles, said investigators, who said homemade explosives also were found at the residence.August 2, 2019
Wildlife
Ocean City will bring in falcons, hawks, owls to scare off seagulls
In the face of an aggressive seagull problem, Ocean City is turning to birds of prey to scare off the brazen pests that have been menacing the boardwalk and beaches.August 2, 2019
Wellness
Philly ranked worst city in the United States for sleep health
Philadelphia is the worst city in the United States for sleep, according to a new analysis of large American cities. Just 25% of Philly residents surveyed said they get more than seven hours of sleep each night.August 2, 2019
NBA
Former Sixer Markelle Fultz called a 'monster' by Magic teammate
Markelle Fultz played in just 33 games over two seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers. Now with the Orlando Magic, teammate Aaron Gordon believes Fultz could be a sleeper star.August 2, 2019
Development
Comcast's NBCUniversal plans massive Orlando theme park to rival Disney
Comcast's NBCUniversal plans to build Epic Universe, its fourth central Florida theme park, in a challenge to Disney. The park will sit on a 750-acre site, doubling Universal's footprint in the area.August 1, 2019
Health News
Philadelphia declares public health emergency over Hepatitis A outbreak
Philadelphia officials have declared a public health emergency over an outbreak of Hepatitis A that has become a growing concern in 2019.August 1, 2019
Restaurants
Philly health department: Video of mice at South Philly restaurant is 'completely unverifiable'
An Instagram video shows mice running across the floor of a South Philly fast food restaurant. The Philadelphia Health Department said at an inspection days before that they found no evidence of an infestation and call the video 'completely unverifiable.'August 1, 2019
Investigations
Body found in tent along Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County
A dead body was discovered Wednesday inside a tent along the Neshaminy Creek in Middletown Township, police said. Authorities believe the person may have been living inside the tent.Just In
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