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.
October 30, 2019
Investigations
Man in custody after four family members found fatally shot at West Philly home
Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting deaths of four family members — including two children — who were found Wednesday afternoon at their home in the Cedar Park section of West Philadelphia.October 30, 2019
Athletics
Pennsylvania high school football player wakes up 4 days after head injury
Patrick Maloney, a football player at Kennard-Dale High School, has regained consciousness after suffering a serious head injury in a game against Eastern York High School on Friday, Oct. 25.October 30, 2019
Halloween
Conshohocken corgi's Wawa Shorti Halloween costume goes viral
The sport of developing and tailoring Halloween costumes is twice the fun when you're doing it for a pet. They may not totally get it, but they enjoy the part about being the center of attention.October 29, 2019
Investigations
Woman allegedly stole more than $600,000 from employer; some money paid for daughters' weddings, police say
A Montgomery County woman is facing multiple criminal charges after she allegedly used more than $600,000 in company funds to pay for her daughters' wedding vendors and other expenses, according to prosecutors.October 29, 2019
Travel
Philly airport partners with Philadelphia Zoo for monthly animal series
Philadelphia International Airport and the Philadelphia Zoo have partnered on a monthly series that will bring animals to the airport to interact with travelers.October 29, 2019
Adult Health
Batch of Xanax medication recalled due to 'foreign substance'
Mylan Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall of the commonly prescribed anxiety medication Xanax, citing the possibility of a "foreign substance" in a batch of the drug.October 29, 2019
Lawsuits
Pottstown hockey supply company, owner sued by Pennsylvania Attorney General
Monster Hockey Inc., a hockey equipment supplier based in Chester County, has been sued by the Pennsylvania Attorney General for allegedly failing to deliver products or refund consumers' money.October 28, 2019
Wildlife
Invasive 'bloody red shrimp' species found in Pennsylvania for first time
As if the scourge of the spotted lanternfly hasn't been troublesome enough for Pennsylvania, a new invasive species – a tiny black shrimp species known as Hemimysis anomala, or the "bloody red shrimp" – has been positively identified in Lake Erie.October 28, 2019
Children's Health
Bariatric surgery found safe for teens with morbid obesity, Penn research finds
Bariatric surgery to mitigate the health dangers of morbid obesity is a safe procedure for teenagers who may benefit from earlier intervention, according to Penn Medicine researchers.October 28, 2019
Sixers
South Jersey bar offering free beer when Sixers' Ben Simmons hits first three-pointer
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has looked like a determined and improved player in the early going of the 2019-20 NBA season.Just In
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