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.
November 22, 2019
Illness
Gov. Wolf funds two studies on fracking health impacts, possible cancer link in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will provide $3 million in state funding for two studies examining the health impacts of fracking on communities surrounded by natural gas drilling operations.November 22, 2019
Investigations
Man, 51, fatally stabbed at Rittenhouse Square
A fight that broke out Rittenhouse Square led to the fatal stabbing of a 51-year-old man on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, according to Philadelphia police.November 20, 2019
Business
Little Baby's Ice Cream to close all locations this month
Little Baby's Ice Cream, one of Philadelphia's best-known and beloved ice cream shops, will close all of its stores by the end of November, the company announced on Facebook.November 20, 2019
Health News
'Vegan' parents charged in death of malnourished son
A Florida couple is facing criminal charges after their youngest son died of malnutrition in September. The vegan couple's 18-month-old boy died in September at the family's home. Two other children were also removed from the property.November 20, 2019
Fires
Tesla supercharger station not responsible for fire at Wawa in New Jersey
A Tesla Supercharger caught fire at a Wawa in northern New Jersey last Sunday, temporarily raising some concern about the safety of the company's electric vehicle charging stations. The incident occurred at a store location Parsippany.November 20, 2019
NFL
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still thinks about passing up Bill Belichick for head coaching job
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had an opportunity to hire New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in the mid-1990s, He chose to go in a different direction, possibly missing an opportunity to land one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.November 20, 2019
Controversies
Charles Barkley apologizes for 'unacceptable' comment to Axios reporter Alexi McCammond
Charles Barkley has apologized for making a remark about violence against women in response to a question from Axios reporter Alexi McCammond. Barkley said the comment was intended as a joke, but was "unacceptable."November 19, 2019
Adult Health
Heart disease more prevalent in counties hit hardest by 2008 economic recession
The devastating impact of the 2008 economic recession has had lasting effects on the health of the communities hardest hit by it, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. The research was presented during the American Heart Association’s 2019 Scientific Sessions conference in Philadelphia this week.November 19, 2019
Wildlife
Second coyote attack reported at Rutgers University campus
Two coyote attacks have been reported at the Rutgers University Livingston Campus in a span of five days. Authorities have temporarily closed off the university's 316-acre EcoPreserve as they continue to investigate the attacks.November 19, 2019
Investigations
Philadelphia woman charged in death of quadriplegic daughter
Yelena Nezhikhovskaya, 63, was arrested Saturday and charged this week with murder and related offenses in the death of her quadriplegic daughter, 32-year-old Yulia Nezhikhovskaya.Just In
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- A dam on Neshaminy Creek is being removed to improve fish passage, public safety
- Source: Sixers sign Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas to Exhibit 10 contracts
- Four Eagles cuts claimed by other teams
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