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 10, 2018
Legislation
New Jersey lawmaker seeks ban on tackle football for kids under 12
As concerns continue to mount about the long-term health impacts of playing football, one Democratic lawmaker in New Jersey is looking to ban tackling from the game in leagues for children under the age of 12.April 10, 2018
NBA
Utah's Donovan Mitchell amps up Rookie of the Year race with sweatshirt dig at Sixers' Ben Simmons
The race for NBA Rookie of the Year just got a little bit chippy between consensus picks Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell.April 6, 2018
Investigation
D.A.: Bucks County teen stabbed 80 times, shot by older cousin
A Bristol Township man has been formally charged with homicide one week after his 14-year-old cousin was found stabbed and shot to death inside their Croydon home, Bucks County prosecutors announced on Friday.April 6, 2018
Science
Drexel University part of group launching innovative plasma research center
A five-year grant from the National Science Foundation will help Drexel University launch a Philadelphia-based research center dedicated to the study of plasma, an activated ionized gas with far-ranging applications in medicine, defense, food processing and a variety of other industries.April 6, 2018
Eagles
Bald eagle from Eagles games attacks pitcher in Minnesota, of course
Nature is exacting revenge on the state of Minnesota for whining so much about fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, who beat the living daylight out of the Vikings in the NFC Championship game, in case you all forgot or something.April 6, 2018
Cities
Pew's annual 'State of the City' report finds economic growth, deeper poverty in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's rising star in the United States and beyond is no mirage, but neither is the city's deepening poverty and returning reputation for violent crime, according to annual report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.April 5, 2018
Philly's Sketch Burger lands spot among best in United States
Thrillist recently produced its 2018 list of the best burgers in the U.S., picking Philly's Sketch Burger, 413 E. Girard Ave., among the top choices.April 5, 2018
Obituaries
'Road Rules' alum, MTV star Brian Lancaster found dead in Phoenixville
A local alumnus of one of MTV's most widely influential reality series was found dead last Thursday afternoon in Phoenixville, according to multiple reports that surfaced a week after his passing.April 5, 2018
Restaurants
Cramped in Italian Market, El Compadre seeks $10,000 Kiva loan for larger space
The Italian Market's wildly popular El Compadre, formerly known as South Philly Barbacoa, has its space and needs your help Philadelphia.April 4, 2018
Celebrities
Jimmy Fallon wants you to cook him dinner at your place in Philly
Do you think you can cook a fantastic meal for Jimmy Fallon? Yes? Then get out your best recipe. He's coming to Philly to crash your dinner.Just In
- Smoking 'a few harmless joints' a month can hurt school performance, study says
- Here's how to recycle Christmas trees in Philly, from feeding them to goats to scheduling a pickup
- Sixers power ranking roundup: Climb continues as Christmas comes closer
- Eagles Super Bowl LIX ring sells for over $124,000 at auction
- Photos show aftermath of deadly explosion at Bucks County nursing home
- Report: Sixers signing MarJon Beauchamp to two-way contract, waiving rookie Hunter Sallis
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