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.
October 9, 2017
Investigation
Temple University student fatally shot by police in Miami traffic incident
A Temple University student was fatally shot by Miami Beach Police Sunday night after running down a uniformed patrol officer during a traffic stop, according to multiple reports..October 9, 2017
Technology
Groundbreaking medical-rescue drone unveiled at Philly conference
Devastating scenes from this year's hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico have made starkly clear how difficult it can be for victims of natural disasters to receive the medical attention they need before it's too late.October 8, 2017
Politics
Listen: Former CNN contributor Jeffrey Lord draws baffling tie between abortion, Las Vegas massacre
When last we heard from Pennsylvania native Jeffrey Lord, the former CNN contributor and fervent Donald Trump supporter was busy losing his job over a tweet in which he spouted the Nazi salute "Seig Heil" at a liberal activist.October 8, 2017
Pregnancy
Multivitamins during pregnancy linked to lower rates of autism with intellectual disability
Mothers who regularly took multivitamins during pregnancy were significantly less likely to give birth to children with autism and a co-occurring intellectual disability, according to new research out of Drexel University.October 8, 2017
Attractions
On strength of fountain display, Longwood Gardens announces record surge in attendance
For the second straight year, Longwood Gardens shattered an attendance record as more than 1.5 million visitors turned out to see the dazzling Main Garden Fountain at the longstanding destination in Kennett Square.October 8, 2017
Politics
Twitter slams Pence for bailing on NFL game after players kneel in protest
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife walked out on NFL game Sunday afternoon as members of the San Francisco 49ers again knelt during the national anthem prior to facing the Colts in Indianapolis.October 8, 2017
Investigation
Body of missing woman found in New Jersey woods
Authorities in Toms River have located the body of an elderly woman who had been missing since last Thursday, concluding an intensive search that kept the community on edge through the weekend.October 5, 2017
Obituaries
In son's obituary, New Jersey family warns 'intuition' could prevent opioid relapse
A New Jersey family dealing with the tragic loss of their 32-year-old son warned in an obituary this week that anticipating an opioid relapse can be a matter of life and death, even once.October 5, 2017
Television
Kaitlin Olson puts wager on Glenn Howerton returning to 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
The biggest question now facing fans of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is whether or not Dennis Reynolds will figure into the equation when the sitcom returns for its 13th season, which is set to begin filming next spring.October 5, 2017
Restaurants
Philly cracks down on restaurants violating sidewalk café laws
Alfresco dining has seen an incredible boom in Philadelphia over the past 15 years, a phenomenon best illustrated by this map of Center City's restaurants with outdoor seating. As of last summer, we had 372 restaurants with a combined 5,579 outdoor seats in Center City — good for a 439 percent increase since 2001.Just In
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- The Flyers are thin on picks for this NHL Draft, yet are holding a lot more cards
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