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.
October 23, 2018
Investigations
South Jersey mom reacting to Facebook insults may have prevented Kentucky school shooting
A Lumberton woman who recently received racial insults on Facebook became an instrumental part of a police intervention that may have prevented a school shooting in Kentucky.October 23, 2018
Food & Drink
'Top Chef' alum's Center City restaurant adds weekend brunch menu
Spice Finch, the popular Rittenhouse restaurant from "Top Chef" alumna Jen Carroll, is now serving brunch. Philadelphia native Jen Carroll debuted a new menu that will be available on weekends in Center City.October 23, 2018
Universities
Temple resumes talks with Eagles on lease extension at Lincoln Financial Field
Temple University will return to the table with the Philadelphia Eagles to discuss an extension of the college football program's lease to play at Lincoln Financial Field. The discussions come as Temple weighs its contested plans for a $130 million stadium facility at its North Philadelphia campus.October 22, 2018
Obituaries
Founder of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute dies at 81
Richard H. Rothman, a pioneering hip surgeon and founder of one of the nation's top orthopedic institutes, died at 81 years old after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the head of the Rothman Ortopaedic Institute at Jefferson Health.October 22, 2018
Business
Rebranded Dunkin' opening this week in Ventnor; one of 50 in U.S.
The rebranding of Dunkin' Donuts as simply Dunkin' will hit home in the region this week as a new store in Ventnor will display the brand redesign.October 22, 2018
Investigations
New Jersey fisherman goes missing from beach in Ocean City
The search for a New Jersey fisherman who went missing in Ocean City on Saturday resumed Monday morning after the man dissappeared during an outing at the beach. Sam Delarso, 53, of Somers Point, was last seen before heading out to West Newcastle Avenue around 5 a.m. Saturday morning.October 17, 2018
Health News
CHOP analysis of 'type 1.5 diabetes' finds links between immune, metabolic disease
A third common form of adult-onset diabetes may be a product of genetic risk factors associated with both prevalent types of the condition, according to new research out of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.October 17, 2018
Trash
Philly officials to hold recycling bin giveaway on Saturday
Philadelphia residents looking to pick up a new recycling bin will have an opportunity to do so this Saturday during a giveaway event in Fox Chase.October 17, 2018
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania Arby's one of 16 to test limited-run seared duck sandwich
Arby's Seared Duck Sandwich will be available at the fast-food chain's restaurant in Wyomissing, Berks County. Arby's will be the first in the United States to sell fast-food duck.October 16, 2018
Investigations
Bucks County officials warn of 'unexploded devices' in ongoing investigation
Upper Bucks County may be still be rigged with explosive devices allegedly planted by the couple who were charged in a string of mysterious bomb blasts earlier this year.Just In
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