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 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 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 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 4, 2018
Investigation
Seven injured in escalator incident at Pennsylvania Convention Center
Seven people suffered minor injuries Wednesday afternoon when an escalator at the Pennsylvania Convention Center malfunctioned, Philadelphia police said in a statement.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.April 4, 2018
Investigations
Woman with 'shopping addiction' allegedly stole $250K from Chester County town
Donna Groff fueled her QVC "shopping addiction" by allegedly stealing more than $250,000 from Valley Township, Chester County, where she worked collecting cash from residents paying their township utility bills, authorities announced Wednesday.April 3, 2018
Schools
Abington School District 'deeply sorry,' breaks down plan for $25 million gift
Abington Senior High School will be keeping its name after community pressure led the district to scrap a plan that would have honored billionaire investor and philanthropist Stephen A. Schwarzman.April 3, 2018
Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo deletes crude tweets that resurfaced after winning NCAA Tournament
After Villanova won the NCAA Championship, crude tweets from an account linked to Final Four Most Outstanding Player Donte DiVincenzo were recirculated online— seven years after they were published. The tweets were then deleted from the account.Just In
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