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 15, 2015
Health News
Montco gives pharmacies green light for Narcan without prescription
Officials in Montgomery County announced Thursday that a countywide standing order will now allow pharmacies to begin dispensing the life-saving anti-overdose drug naloxone without a prescription.October 15, 2015
Venues
Illustrious North Star Bar closing doors after 35 years
The North Star Bar, one of Philadelphia's most emblematic rock & roll rooms, will close its doors on Saturday to make way for a converted bar & restaurant, ending its run as a treasured home and prized gig for aspiring musicians.October 14, 2015
Guns
Post: U.S. toddlers shooting people on a weekly basis this year
As gun regulation returns again to the fore of debate among U.S. citizens and lawmakers, the case of a South Carolina toddler accidentally shooting his grandmother in a car this week prompted a Washington Post reporter to discover a shocking reality: shooting incidents involving toddlers are happening on a weekly basis this year.October 14, 2015
Investigation
Man's body pulled from Delaware River near Delran marina
The New Jersey State Police are investigating after a man's body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Delran marina Wednesday afternoon.October 14, 2015
Mergers
Chemical Heritage Foundation to merge with San Francisco-based Life Sciences Foundation
Philadelphia's Chemical Heritage Foundation announced Wednesday it will merge with the Life Sciences Foundation of San Francisco, combining efforts to cover the history of the chemical sciences, life sciences, biotechnology, and engineering.October 14, 2015
Courts
Seized gold coins worth $80M again under court review
A decade-long battle over the fate of 10 rare gold U.S. coins will return once more to an appeals court as the Treasury Department seeks to regain possession of the Double Eagles from the heirs of a family of jewelers.October 14, 2015
Investigation
Police: Facebook photo may have prompted Philly home invasion, murder
An investigation into a home invasion and fatal shooting in the Kingsessing neighborhood in West Philadelphia has police questioning whether the attack was motivated by a post the victim made to his Facebook page.October 14, 2015
Desserts
NOMsense Bakery gives UPenn the perfect pick-me-up
Roopa Shankar and Alina Wong, two seniors at the University of Pennsylvania, turned their passionate hobby for baking into a full-fledged business—NOMsense Bakery—by concocting the ultimate novelty morsel: a cookie sandwich complete with fillings, drizzles and toppings.October 12, 2015
Health News
Former NFL player to launch smart mouthguard
Motivated by the loss of a good friend and teammate in high school, former Seattle Seahawks running back Michael Robinson set his mind to developing a way for athletes to protect themselves from overdoing it.October 11, 2015
Investigation
Man in critical condition after shooting during attempted robbery
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot and critically wounded during an attempted robbery in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night.Just In
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