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.
July 25, 2017
Animals
With looming shutdown, 'desperate' Lancaster County SPCA drops dog adoption fees
Facing an imminent shutdown, the Lancaster County SPCA announced it will slash pet adoption fees as it tries to find homes for all of its animals.July 25, 2017
Pregnancy
Drexel study finds link between autism, antidepressant use in pregnant women
Pregnant women who take antidepressants may be at a slightly higher risk of giving birth to a child with autism spectrum disorder, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Drexel University.July 25, 2017
Business
Toy manufacturer Mattel to hire 400 at new Pennsylvania facility
California-based toy manufacturer Mattel, the company behind Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, will hire 400 workers to staff a new East Coast distribution center that opened Tuesday in Lebanon County.July 24, 2017
Criminal Justice
Charles Barkley offers advice to post-prison O.J. Simpson
A noticeably slimmer Charles Barkley has some advice to share with O.J. Simpson, who was granted parole last week after serving nine years in prison for his role in an armed robbery in Los Angeles.July 24, 2017
Courts
Judge tosses 'heart balm' lawsuit filed by man whose wife had affair with Bucks County pastor
A Bucks County man whose wife had an affair with their local pastor and marriage counselor will not be able to proceed with a lawsuit seeking monetary damages, a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge ruled last week.July 24, 2017
Business
Independence Blue Cross, Jefferson Health reach five-year agreement
Independence Blue Cross and Jefferson Health announced their commitment Monday to a new five-year agreement that extends their existing collaboration to improve the health of the region and reduce the cost of care.July 24, 2017
Media
'Very fake news': Jake Tapper's Philly past questioned by Breitbart News
An ongoing war between the Donald Trump-aligned wing of the conservative press and the mainstream media made a stop in Philadelphia on Sunday.July 23, 2017
Restaurants
Prized Philly bar gets shout out on 'Absolute Best Burgers' list
There's no shortage of great hamburgers in Philadelphia: P'unk Burger, Spot Burger, The Blue Duck and Standard Tap all come to mind as locks for a juicy meal.July 23, 2017
Nature
WATCH: Waterspout filmed touching down off South Jersey coast
During a weekend that was intermittently wet and unbearably humid, nobody in the Delaware Valley could be blamed for hanging out inside as much as possible.July 23, 2017
Television
WATCH: Kevin Bacon invents new BLT, sings lovely parody with wife, Jimmy Fallon
Kevin Bacon has spent a lifetime rolling with the punches when it comes to his last name. Climbing into the limelight only multiplied the obligatory references to America's favorite breakfast.Just In
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- Liberty Flea will bring vintage finds, handmade gifts and holiday shopping to South Philly
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