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.
January 14, 2020
Investigations
Philly D.A. charges former Drexel professor who allegedly blew grants at strip clubs
Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, 57, was charged with theft for allegedly spending nearly $200,000 in federal grant money on strip club visits, meals and digital music files. Nwankpa was a former departmental head of electrical engineering and computing at Drexel University.January 14, 2020
Lawsuits
Ex-Penn State football player makes disturbing allegations of hazing in lawsuit against university, coach
Former Penn State football player Isaiah Humphries has sued the university, head coach James Franklin and an ex-teammate over disturbing allegations of hazing.January 14, 2020
Sixers
Former Sixer T.J. McConnell talked trash on ex-teammates all night in Indiana
The Philadelphia 76ers coughed up a winnable game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, further compounding concerns about their ability to withstand the absence of Joel Embiid.January 11, 2020
Children's Health
Adult, baby brains mirror each other during play, Princeton study finds
The Princeton Baby lab used caps equipped with a near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system to study dual-brain coupling between adults and infants.January 11, 2020
Sixers
Sixers shame rookie Matisse Thybulle for screwing up Popeyes, Chik-Fil-A order
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle is back in the lineup after missing a couple of weeks with a knee injury, but his team nearly threw him off a plane yesterday for failing to get a fast-food order right.January 11, 2020
Investigations
Deer abuse video leads to cruelty charges for two Pennsylvania teens
Two Pennsylvania teenagers have been charged with animal cruelty and related offenses after a video that surfaced late last year allegedly showed them abusing an injured white-tailed deer.January 11, 2020
Investigations
Police: Man, 23, dies in fall from Spring Garden rooftop
A man fell to his death in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia on Jan. 11, 2019, police said. Witnesses said the victim fell while attempting to jump between the roofs of two apartments.January 11, 2020
Development
Giant market reportedly planned at Blatstein's long-stalled South Philly megaproject
Giant Food Stores is now expected to be the anchor of a South Philly project led by developer Bart Blatstein at Broad Street and Washington Avenue.January 10, 2020
Eagles
Eagles' Doug Pederson insists he (not Lurie) made call to fire Groh, Walch
Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson said on SportsRadio 94WIP on Friday said team owner Jeffrey Lurie did not demanded assistant coaches Mike Groh and Carson Walch be fired. The coaching changes were is decision, Pederson said.January 10, 2020
Business
Tiny Wawa opens Friday morning in Center City with pick-up window
Wawa's new 3,000-square-foot location at 33 S. 16th Street is its smallest yet. The format is focused on express items and encourages customers to use mobile ordering to pick up their meals at a to-go window.Just In
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- Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows
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