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 19, 2019
Illness
Rare fungus found in Tasmania could offer potential opioid alternative, researchers say
As medical researchers continue to search for new ways to deliver pain relief, a team of scientists in Australia may have found a fungus that will potentially offer an alternative to opioids.October 19, 2019
Investigations
Pennsylvania State Police find body on I-95 South in Delco
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of an individual whose body was found Friday night on Interstate 95 in Delaware County.October 18, 2019
Food Trucks
University City food truck named best in Pennsylvania
A long-running Asian fusion business in University City's "Food Truck Alley" continues to garner praise for its excellent tacos, burritos, sandwiches and other culinary experiments.October 18, 2019
Adult Health
Pennsylvania warns consumers about dangers of decorative contact lenses
As Halloween approaches, Pennsylvania is warning consumers not to purchase decorative contact lenses without a prescription.October 18, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Malik Jackson helping pay for funeral of Texas woman killed by police officer
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson will join forces with Harrison Barnes of the NBA to cover the funeral costs of a Texas woman who was fatally shot at her home last week by police in Fort Worth.October 18, 2019
Eagles
Cowboys' DeMarcus Lawrence fires back at Eagles coach Doug Pederson
Earlier this week, Eagles coach Doug Pederson went on SportsRadio 94WIP and confidently proclaimed the Eagles will win Sunday night's game against the Cowboys.October 17, 2019
Investigations
Feds: Two brothers planned massive 2018 fire in Old City
Two brothers who owned several businesses in Philadelphia have been charged with arson in the Feb. 2018 fire that displaced nearly 160 people and led to the demolition of an apartment building on Chestnut Street, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.October 17, 2019
Airlines
Spirit Airlines adding low-cost flights from Philly to Cancun
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines will expand service from Philadelphia International Airport early next year with the introduction of daily flights to Cancun. Flights to the Mexican destination will launch in March 2020.October 17, 2019
Anniversaries
N.A. Poe's Pufftoberfest celebrates 5-year anniversary of marijuana decriminalization in Philly
Philadelphia marijuana activist N.A. Poe will throw a celebration for the five-year anniversary of marijuana decriminalization in the city on Oct. 20, 2019. The event, dubbed Pufftoberfest, will run from 2-8 p.m. at 1717 N. Hancock Street in Olde Kensington.October 17, 2019
Health News
Bellmawr cuts off half of town's water supply after detection of dangerous chemical
A water treatment facility supplying half the borough of Bellmawr has been shut down after traces of a dangerous chemical were found in samples taken over the summer.Just In
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