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 11, 2019
Obituaries
Archbishop Carroll High School senior mourned after death in Poconos
Luke DePiano, a 17-year-old senior at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, Delaware County, died this week during a hike in the Poconos, according to Pennsylvania State Police.November 11, 2019
Children's Health
Pennsylvania hospital's donor breast milk process at fault for death of 3 infants
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, said three infants died and five others were sickened as a result of a pseudomonas infection. The hospital said donor breast milk equipment was responsible for the outbreak.November 11, 2019
Investigations
Girl, 14, in custody in connection to death of Northeast Philly animal rescuer
A 14-year-old girl is in the custody of Philadelphia police following the death of a 60-year-old man who was found badly wounded and partially tied up at his Rhawnhurst home on Tuesday, authorities said.November 11, 2019
Investigations
Brother, 19, questioned in fatal shooting of 11-year-old boy in West Philly
Philadelphia police are questioning the brother of an 11-year-old boy who was fatally shot Monday morning at his home in West Philadelphia.November 11, 2019
Eagles
Tom Brady confirms 'mental scar tissue' from Super Bowl loss to Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are tied for first place in the NFC East and will return from their bye week next Sunday with a matchup against the 8-1 New England Patriots.November 8, 2019
Wellness
Potted plants are irrelevant to indoor air quality, Drexel researchers say
Potted plants do not have any significant effect on indoor air quality, contrary to a popular misconception based on lab research, according to a study out of Drexel University.November 8, 2019
Higher Education
Penn Law receives $125 million gift from W.P. Carey Foundation
A $125 million gift from the W.P. Carey Foundation will support the newly renamed Carey Law School at the University of Pennsylvania.November 8, 2019
Investigations
Skeletal remains of unknown woman found in Chester County
Residents of Valley Township found the skeletal remains of a young woman in a wooded are late last month, prompting an investigation by Chester County prosecutors to identify the victim.November 6, 2019
Amusement Parks
Dorney Park's Thunderhawk roller coaster named an international landmark
The 95-year-old Thunderhawk roller coaster at Pennsylvania's Dorney Park will soon have a special plaque recognizing it as an international landmark.November 6, 2019
Addiction
Pennsylvania health officials report three-day spike in Dauphin County overdoses
Public health officials reported 24 drug overdoses in a three-day period in Dauphin County. The state's Opioid Command Center issues alerts whenever there is an unusually high number of suspected drug overdoses in a short period of time.Just In
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