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.
January 15, 2018
Public Health
Penn study: Improvements in U.S. mortality rate offset by obesity
The rising obesity rate in the United States has offset some public health gains from advances in medical treatment and a reduction in smoking, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania.January 15, 2018
Investigations
Troubling online history surrounds suspect in death of Penn student
The 20-year-old suspect charged in the death of University of Pennsylvania sophomore Blaze Bernstein exhibited a disturbing pattern of online activity, according to a report that surfaced Monday as the victim's family gathered for a memorial service.January 12, 2018
Crime
Philly theater director, mugged and shot, IDs alleged perp using Find My iPhone
The artistic director of a local ensemble theater is recovering in the hospital after he was mugged and shot in the leg Thursday night in the city's Fairmount neighborhood.January 12, 2018
Restaurants
Philly-themed cheesesteak spot, dive bar Passyunk Avenue opening in London
Passyunk Avenue, a full-blown cheesesteak spot and dive bar, will soon become a refuge for Philly tourists in London.January 12, 2018
Politics
Pa. GOP hopeful claims Wolf's opioid disaster declaration infringes on gun rights
Scott Wagner, one of the candidates running for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor, is walking back his praise of Gov. Tom Wolf's statewide disaster emergency declaration for the opioid and heroin epidemic.January 12, 2018
NBA
Charles Barkley gets iPhone, does not get Siri at all
Charles Barkley is known and respected for many talents: he was a fierce rebounder, he's vocal about politics and social issues and he's become the lovably cranky grandpa of the NBA.January 11, 2018
Education
Ex-Drexel prof behind 'white genocide' tweet gets appointment at NYU
George Ciccariello-Maher resigned from Drexel at the end of 2017.January 11, 2018
Fires
Popular diner ravaged by fire in Camden County
A popular Camden County diner known for its karaoke specials sustained severe damage in a fire Wednesday night, leaving the owner uncertain whether the restaurant can be restored.January 11, 2018
Arrests
Police: Woman left $100K of heroin outside Bucks County middle school
Authorities in Bensalem have arrested a 26-year-old woman who allegedly left nearly $100,000 worth of heroin outside of a local middle school last month, police announced Monday.January 11, 2018
Video Games
Zombie-shooter virtual reality arena coming to Philly
Throwing axes is great and all, but Philly's recreational anger management scene is primed for an even bigger come up: a virtual reality zombie apocalypse.Just In
- Sixers will pick No. 22 or No. 23 overall in 2026 NBA Draft courtesy of Houston Rockets, Jared McCain trade
- Temple students to create live albums of Opera Philadelphia productions
- Lower Merion activates township's first automated red light cameras
- A huge craft brewing conference is coming to Philly, and its official beer is a new Yards lager
- Two museums are looking back on the entire history of American art through political teapots and a 'death cart'
- WNBA officially expanding to Philadelphia
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