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.
June 4, 2017
Diet
Penn study warns of harmful metabolic effects for late night eaters
If you're in the habit of delaying gratification all day long just to load up on calories late at night, you may be putting your fat metabolism at risk and opening up yourself up to a range of long-term health complications, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.June 4, 2017
Legislation
Delaware adopts 'breed bias' law to prevent dog discrimination
Dog lovers and animal welfare activists scored a victory in Delaware this past Friday when Gov. John Carney signed a bill protecting the rights of pet owners to safely keep any breed or mix, following suit with 21 states that have adopted similar "breed bias" legislation meant to prevent discrimination.June 4, 2017
Celebrities
Kevin Bacon went undercover as a high school student for 'Footloose' research
It's been 33 years since "Footloose" put Kevin Bacon on the map as an actor with serious Hollywood star potential. In recent weeks, as the Philadelphia native continues to earn accolades for his role in the Amazon series "I Love Dick," Bacon has been reminiscing about the making of his breakout film.June 4, 2017
Animals
#Bearwatch2017: Tranquilized black bear gets stuck in Bucks County tree
The season of bear sightings, otherwise known here as #Bearwatch2017, opened with a bang last week after a black bear was spotted at Old Orchard in Doylestown, prompting the Gaming Commission to send staff to the area to monitor the situation.June 4, 2017
PPA
Report: PPA aims to revive defunct parking payment app by fall
Easy and convenient parking in Philadelphia, if such a thing could ever be said to exist, may be closer to reality again by the time fall comes around.June 1, 2017
GQ names local brew best craft beer in Pennsylvania
Craft beer tourism is a very real thing in no small part because of Philadelphia's leadership in promoting the festivities of Beer Week, which officially kicks off today, in case you wish to partake.June 1, 2017
Television
Joel Embiid, Kevin Hart on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' for NBA Mean Tweets
For the third year in a row, the Golden State Warriors will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers as the NBA Finals tip off tonight at 9 p.m. on ABC.June 1, 2017
Politics
Chris Christie: 'Disgusting' Kathy Griffin should be blackballed for photo with severed Trump head
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's days in office may be approaching the end, but that isn't stopping him from offering his opinion on the increasingly divisive political climate in the United States.June 1, 2017
Investigation
Main Line attorney charged with theft of clients' settlement funds
A Radnor Township attorney is facing felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $400,000 in settlement funds taken from clients in a series of personal injury cases, the Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.May 31, 2017
Television
WATCH: Every 'God dammit' ever uttered on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
It being a Wednesday as of this writing, there's likely a lot of mid-week curmudgeonliness going around, same as last week and same as a week from now.Just In
- Police investigate video of officer shoving man in dispute over social media posts
- Full injury report for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 'Jeopardy!' contestant from Delco loses title defense but wins over Eagles fans in final round
- Antidepressants Lexapro and Cymbalta may offer more enduring relief than Prozac, new study says
- Ilana Glazer is ready to say goodbye to 'weak-minded' alt-right comedy
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- Liberty Flea will bring vintage finds, handmade gifts and holiday shopping to South Philly
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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