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 29, 2018
Social Media
Hulk Hogan tweets moving tribute to Bam Margera, who isn't even dead
Former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan tweeted an in memoriam message about 'Jackass' star Bam Margera on Monday, despite Margera being alive. Hogan later said he had confused Margera with Ryan Dunn who was killed in a car crash in 2011.May 29, 2018
Children's Health
Seizures in children could trigger brain networks linked to autism
Children who experience seizures at a crucial point in the development of their brains could face a higher risk of intellectual disability and autism, according to new research from the University of Pennsylvania.May 29, 2018
Amusement Parks
Report: Dead deer found in Log Flume pool at Knoebels
As one of the longest-running and most treasured amusement parks in Pennsylvania, Knoebels deserved the honor it received in 2016 when it was named the best family park in the United States.May 29, 2018
Social Media
Eagles' Chris Long trolls rabid hockey fans on Twitter, gets mauled
Of the four major professional sports in the United States, there's very little debate that football and hockey are the two most physically grueling and dangerous.May 25, 2018
Real Estate
Kushner Companies sells stake in Northern Liberties' Schmidt's Commons to Post Brothers
Schmidt's Commons, the once bustling Northern Liberties hotspot known as the Piazza, will look to new owners for its second revival attempt in five years, according to a statement released Friday afternoon.May 25, 2018
Investigations
'Road Rules' alum Brian Lancaster died of accidental drug overdose in Phoenixville, coroner says
Brian Lancaster, of Havertown, Delaware County, who competed in the 90s MTV reality show "Road Rules" died of an accidental drug overdose in Phoenixville earlier this year, according to a statement from the Chester County Coroner.May 25, 2018
Restaurants
Santucci's Original Square Pizza headed to Jersey Shore
Santucci's Original Square Pizza, which has locations in the Italian Market, Roxborough and North Philadelphia, will reportedly open up its first New Jersey location in Ventnor.May 25, 2018
Investigation
South Jersey hiker drowned attempting to cross Kennebec River in Maine
A Burlington County man who went missing earlier this month was found dead this week after apparently drowning during an attempt to cross the Kennebec River in Maine.May 24, 2018
Development
Renderings show project proposed next to Schmidt's Commons in Northern Liberties
Plans for one of the last remaining Northern Liberties lots held by developer Bart Blatstein will go before the Philadelphia's Civic Design Review board early next month.May 24, 2018
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania crews plan marathon to attack pothole epidemic
PennDOT will commit $180 million to fix potholes, resurface interstates and complete other transportation infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania over the next few years.Just In
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