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.
August 10, 2017
Hospitals
Penn neurosurgeon becomes first in Pennsylvania to perform back-saving procedure
Lower back and leg pain related to spine disc injury is the second most common reason American patients make visits to their physicians, trailing only respiratory infections. Worldwide, it's the leading cause of disability and a regular complaint made by those who lead both active and sedentary lifestyles.August 9, 2017
Audits
Controller: Philly school district owes $6.6 million to former employees
Philadelphia Controller Alan Butkovitz on Tuesday issued a complete audit of the School District of Philadelphia and found that more than $6.6 million has been withheld from about 2,300 former employees dating as far back as 2001.August 9, 2017
Economics
Report: Philly's inflation is among lowest in urban America
Pinning down the affordability of American cities means looking at more than their rental and housing markets, their salaries across industries and the municipal tax code. While these are considered the most influentialAugust 9, 2017
Heart Health
Researchers find protein that could trick your heart into thinking you exercised
There's no greater satisfaction than feeling your heart thump after an intense workout and knowing that the cardiovascular benefits you'll reap were well-earned.August 9, 2017
Business
Philly concierges name winners of 2017 'Best for our Guests' awards
Philadelphia's hospitality industry is in the midst of a boom driven by a few years of high-profile events and anticipated future engagements that will continue to drive tourism, whether for leisure or for business.August 8, 2017
Drugs
New Jersey funeral director's emotional blog: 'F--- you, Opioids'
As America's devastating opioid epidemic continues to tear through communities nationwide, one New Jersey funeral director let out his frustration this week in a powerful appeal to the community he serves.August 8, 2017
Arrests
Police: Woman abandoned special-needs son in South Jersey woods
New Jersey State Police have arrested a Millville woman who allegedly drove her special-needs son out to the woods and left him there with nothing but luggage.August 8, 2017
Technology
Apple leaker Evan Blass tweets photo of rumored iPhone 8
With September and the end of summer not too far off, Apple's 2017 launch event is close at hand. If you've been curious about what comes next for the iPhone, we may now have a solid idea of what the next iteration will look like when Tim Cook takes the stage.August 8, 2017
Education
Philly-area schools lead pack in Pa.'s 2018 Niche education rankings
Parents looking to switch schools for their kids or identify the best options for a planned move should take note of the latest rankings from Niche, a Pittsburgh-based education analytics company that specializes in using data to determine value.August 7, 2017
Women's Health
CHOP study finds new mothers see wider connotation for 'breastfeeding'
Mothers in newborn/infant intensive care units have varying views on what the spirit of the term "breastfeeding" really conveys, according to a new study out of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Just In
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