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 6, 2019
Investigations
10-year-old boy struck in head by stray bullet in Frankford, police say
A 10-year-old boy was struck in the head by a stray bullet in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Nov. 6, 2019, police said. Authorities are searching for a suspect in the shooting.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.November 5, 2019
Children's Health
More research shows benefits of bariatric surgery for obese teens with type 2 diabetes
Concerns about the safety of bariatric surgery for teenagers have recently been answered with long-term outcomes research led by an expert at the University of Pennsylvania.November 5, 2019
Technology
Chester County teen wins $25,000 prize for vehicle blindspot technology
Alaina Gassler, a 14-year-old student at Avon Grove Charter School in West Grove, Pennsylvania, won the $25,000 top prize at the Broadcom MASTERS competition. Gassler's project was a prototype for a camera-based system to project images of a driver's blindspot on the interior pillar that blocks it.November 5, 2019
Election 2019
Philly residents react to new voting machines on election day
Philadelphia voters are getting their first experiences with the city's new electronic voting machines chosen earlier this year in accordance with a Pennsylvania mandate. The ExpressVote XL machines, manufactured by Election Systems & Software, were picked in a controversial bidding process that was geared toward getting the new system tested before the 2020 presidential election.November 5, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' DeSean Jackson shares hospital photo after 'successful' surgery
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson successfully underwent surgery Tuesday morning to repair a core muscle injury. The Eagles are looking to bring in another wide receiver in his absence while he recovers.November 4, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' DeSean Jackson 'angry,' but says 'Trust the process' on core injury
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson took to Instagram after it was announced he would undergo surgery to repair an injured core muscle that has kept him off the field for most of the season.November 4, 2019
Addiction
Diabetes drug found to reduce symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
The diabetes drug pioglitazone may have a secondary role in helping smokers battle nicotine withdrawal symptoms as they try to kick the habit, according to new research.November 4, 2019
Food & Drink
Greek BYOB Dmitri's closes after 30 years in Queen Village
Queen Village BYOB Dmitri's has shut its doors for good after 30 years on South Third Street, while its second location in Northern Liberties could be receiving a complete makeover. The Greek restaurant was a popular place for its seafood and low-key ambiance. The phone number to the restaurant's location at 795 S. Third Street has been disconnected.November 4, 2019
Weather
Philly region could see first snow of season this week
Philadelphia could get its first look at snow later this week as a front comes through and temperatures plummet, according to the National Weather Service.Just In
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- Philly moves back application window for 2027-2028 school selection after delay in reporting state test scores
- Type 1 diabetes cases in U.S. expected to rise by 37% by 2049, study finds
- 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
- What’s in the air Philly breathes? Find out at the Franklin Institute
- BalletX to offer free classes in ballet, voguing, Lindy Hop and more this season
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