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 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.November 18, 2019
Development
Penn announces $25 million gift to construct Data Science Building
A record $25 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania's College of Engineering and Applied Science will fund the construction of a new Data Science Building, officials announced Monday.November 18, 2019
Gun Violence
'Mass shootings' are underreported in Philadelphia, Temple researchers say
Temple University researchers believe mass shootings in Philadelphia have not been thoroughly reported by media outlets in the 21st century. The definition of mass shooting remains a subject of debate, but the new study in Preventive Medicine argues the public and policymakers would benefit from a broader definition and increased coverage.November 18, 2019
Addiction
South Dakota's bizarre anti-meth campaign draws ridicule
An effort to combat South Dakota's epidemic of methamphetamine addiction went awry on Monday following the rollout of an oddly-framed ad campaign. A Minneapolis agency crafted the "Meth. We're On It." campaign as the state seeks to raise awareness of the problem.November 15, 2019
Schools
Pennsylvania teacher allegedly said he wished he could shoot one student per year
A Harrisburg School District middle school teacher has been suspended amid an investigation into alleged classroom comments that wished he could shoot one student per year, according to school district officials.November 15, 2019
Health Stories
New Jersey man, 23, saved by hypothermia after heart stopped for 12 minutes
A Morristown man whose heart stopped beating for 12 minutes managed to survive and stave off brain damage through medically-induced hypothermia.November 15, 2019
Children's Health
Contagious whooping cough reported at four East Penn district schools
An outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has been reported at four schools in East Penn School District in Lehigh County, officials said in a letter to parents on Thursday.November 15, 2019
Wildlife
Man attacked by coyote on Rutgers University campus, police say
A man was attacked by a coyote near the EcoPreserve of Rutgers University's Livingston Campus on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019.November 14, 2019
Customs
Counterfeit Patriots Super Bowl rings seized at Philly port
Nine counterfeit New England Patriots Super Bowl rings were seized at the Port of Philadelphia on Oct. 25. The batch sent from China, if authentic, would have been worth more than $500,000.November 14, 2019
Illness
Temple Hospital uses virtual reality headsets to help burn victims in PT
A new program at Temple University's Burn Center is utilizing virtual reality headsets to aide in the recovery of burn victims, who may find they need less pain medication with the assistance of VR technology.Just In
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