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 25, 2019
Health News
Circadian rhythms regulate how well the immune system responds, study finds
The way our internal clocks function plays an important role — down to the time of day — in how well our immune system responds to infections, according to new research.September 25, 2019
Business
Century-old Clementon Park cancels Fall Festival, could shut down for good
The 112-year-old Clementon Park & Splash World abruptly canceled its upcoming Fall Fest event and may be on the brink of closing down for good.September 24, 2019
Media
Former Eagle Hollis Thomas out at SportsRadio 94WIP
Hollis Thomas will no longer be on the airwaves at SportsRadio 94WIP. The former Eagle is out after a conflict of interest came to a head, he told his former colleague, Josh Innes, in a phone call to the Innes' podcast.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 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
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 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
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
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.Just In
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- Insomnia Cookies rolls out new heated catering box to keep treats warm for up to three hours
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- Ken Burns-produced docuseries explores U.S. history of criminal justice, and Philly's outsized role in it
- The Eagles could hold on to Saquon Barkley to be competitive in 2027 – but will they be?
- Fantasy football injuries: Updates on Patrick Mahomes, Puka Nacua, Luther Burden
- Phillies invite fans to Sleep Out at Citizens Bank Park to help youth experiencing homelessness
- Floyd Mayweather, Pedro Martínez and Sammy Sosa added to Philly Show autograph lineup in Oaks
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