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.
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 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 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.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
Restaurants
Six Philly brunch spots make OpenTable's top 100 in U.S.
Just in time for Mother's Day, reservations app OpenTable has released the top 100 brunch spots in the United States, and Philadelphia is well-represented.April 29, 2019
Authors
'Game of Thrones' author calls Giants' Daniel Jones pick 'insane'
Most of this week's discussion about "Game of Thrones" will center on the epic Battle of Winterfell as the HBO series nears the end of its final season.April 29, 2019
Investigations
Three Philly students hospitalized after eating 'possibly laced' Rice Krispies treats
Three seventh-graders in Philly were hospitalized after eating Rice Krispies treats that may have been laced with an unknown substance, police said Monday. The students attend Martha Washington School in West Philadelphia.April 26, 2019
Food & Drink
Friday is National Pretzel Day and these spots are giving them out for free
Today is National Pretzel Day and probably no city is more excited about it than Philadelphia.April 26, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Alshon Jeffery hiding autographed jerseys around Philly during NFL draft
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is celebrating the NFL draft by hiding autographed kids jerseys around the city. He is giving clues to the jerseys' locations on his Twitter account.April 26, 2019
Weather
Eagles' Jason Kelce gives FOX29 weather report on dreary Friday
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce helped FOX29's Sue Serio deliver this weekend's weather forecast on Friday.Just In
- Eagles select Georgia OG Micah Morris with 207th overall pick of 2026 NFL Draft
- Joel Embiid listed doubtful for Sixers-Celtics on Sunday; full injury reports ahead of Game 4
- As data centers spread in Pa., lawmakers are proposing guardrails. Community activists want a moratorium
- Why traffic for Flyers and Sixers playoff games will be even worse than usual
- A 'barbaric' problem in American hospitals is only getting bigger
- New Jersey launches website to show how tax dollars are being spent and what programs are funded
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