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
Arrests
Comedian T.J. Miller charged over alleged bomb threat ahead of Philly shows
Add comedian and former "Silicon Valley" star T.J. Miller to the list of public figures who allegedly don't realize that joking about bombs is grounds for an arrest — and maybe some time in the slammer.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
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 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 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.April 4, 2018
Research
Temple doc receives $1 million grant to research how heart 'talks' to body fat
With a $1 million grant from the American Heart Association, Temple University medical professor Dr. Walter J. Koch's research team will examine the role of the heart in directing body fat to respond to various physiological conditions and relationships between the cardiovascular and endocrine systems, potentially discovering new insight into conditions such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome.Just In
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