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.
November 30, 2017
Pharmaceuticals
Jefferson clinical trial shows promise for new migraine therapy
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital may be nearing a breakthrough in the future treatment of chronic migraines, a debilitating condition the World Health Organization estimates affects between 127 and 300 million people around the world.November 29, 2017
Labor
Pennsylvania establishes new statewide apprenticeship program
Pennsylvania employers, educators and economic development organizations will soon have access to an expanded pool of grant money for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs across the state, Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday morning.November 29, 2017
Obituaries
Temple student, 24, dies after he was found unresponsive in library
A Temple University student who was found unresponsive in a school library on Monday died later that day, the university said announced in a statement of sympathy on Wednesday.November 29, 2017
Schools
Philly's historic Central High School to undergo major renovations
The historic Central High School in Olney will soon embark on a $42 million renovation and expansion project that will transform the North Philadelphia campus for generations of students to come.November 28, 2017
Research
Penn study spots evidence for higher concussion vulnerability in women
Sports-related concussions occur about two million times a year in the United States and recent findings from the American Academy of Neurology suggest women are at a 50 percent greater risk than men.November 28, 2017
Holidays
Pennsylvania Christmas village makes top 10 U.S. small towns for holiday lights
The holiday season is in full swing as we approach the end of 2017, and while few people are looking forward to months of cold weather, there is at least one benefit to the month ahead: eye candy.November 28, 2017
Labor
Popular Philly restaurants agree to pay $830,000 in back wages, damages
The owner of two Philadelphia restaurants has agreed to pay workers nearly $830,000 in back wages and damages from alleged violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.November 28, 2017
Mural Arts
Mural Arts Philadelphia receives $200,000 grant for Restorative Justice program
Philadelphia Mural Arts will soon expand its therapeutic prisoner training program with the aid of a $200,000 grant from the recently established Art for Justice Fund, an outgrowth of the Ford Foundation aimed at systemwide criminal justice reform.November 27, 2017
Television
Here's the first public photo of Kevin Hart's new son Kenzo Kash
Philadelphia's own Kevin Hart last week celebrated the birth of his third child and first with his second wife, Eniko Parrish.November 27, 2017
NBA
LeBron James: Carson Wentz is 'my favorite player right now'
LeBron James talked about the NFL and his current favorite player, Carson Wentz, before the Sixers-Cavs game on Monday night in South Philly.Just In
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- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
- Eagles-49ers Wild Card Round injury report, with analysis
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