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.
May 1, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' DeSean Jackson to wear cleats honoring slain rapper Nipsey Hussle
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson will pay tribute to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle with two pairs of custom cleats throughout the 2019-2020 season.May 1, 2019
NFL
Washington GM Bruce Allen calls B.S. on Giants' Dave Gettleman
Washington Redskins GM Bruce Allen says Giants GM Dave Gettleman had no idea about the team's draft board when it came to selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones. The Redskins always wanted Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, Allen said.May 1, 2019
Rivers
Philly raises $4.5 million to dredge Schuylkill River for first time in 20 years
The Schuylkill River will be dredged for the first time in 20 years to remove silt buildup. The project is the result of organizations across the Philadelphia region raising $4.5 million, officials said Wednesday.May 1, 2019
Obituaries
Founder of Mack's Pizza in Wildwood dies at 91
Joe Mack, a luminary of pizza at the Jersey Shore, died Tuesday morning at 91 years old.April 30, 2019
Phillies
Phillies game could appear on YouTube through MLB deal
The Philadelphia Phillies could appear in a game exclusively broadcast by YouTube after the Google platform reached a deal for a 13-game MLB package.April 30, 2019
Travel
Frontier Airlines launches non-stop service from Philly to five U.S. cities
Frontier Airlines launched non-stop service from Philadelphia International Airport to Las Vegas, Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh-Durham and Pensacola. The airline celebrated the expansion with a series of events around the city.April 30, 2019
Parenting
New moms need sleep, dads need exercise to thrive, Penn State study finds
New moms and dads may be affected differently by changes to their sleep and exercise habits, with different needs in order to support family dynamics, according to research from Penn State University.April 30, 2019
Sustainability
Jefferson launches fund for hemp innovation and sustainability
A $2 million gift from Australian philanthropist Barry Lambert will spur a new Jefferson Health initiative to promote innovation in the use of industrial hemp.April 29, 2019
Odd News
Two Jersey Shore towns issue false tsunami alerts
A pair of police departments along the New Jersey coast startled some residents Monday with a false tsunami alert.April 29, 2019
Universities
West Chester University breaks ground on largest building in school's history
West Chester University officially broke ground last weekend on what will become the largest building in the school's 148-year history. The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons will be home to West Chester's growing health sciences, physics and biomedical engineering programs.Just In
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- Joel Embiid ruled out for Sixers-Knicks with illness, right knee injury management
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