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 11, 2019
Airlines
United, Spirit airlines add flights from Philly to D.C., San Juan
United Airlines and Spirit Airlines are both adding service out of Philadelphia International Airport in the first half of 2020. United will add four daily flights to Dulles Washington. Spirit will add another flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico.October 11, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Zach Brown calls ex-teammate Kirk Cousins 'weakest' piece of Vikings offense
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zach Brown, a newcomer in 2019, does not have kind words for former teammate Kirk Cousins heading into Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.October 10, 2019
Media
FOX29 reporter leaving TV news for violence prevention job with Philly government
FOX29 reporter Dave Kinchen will be leaving the station after eight years for a role in city government, he announced this month.October 10, 2019
Emergency Preparedness
Sirens will blare in Philly for citywide fire drill Thursday night
Philadelphia residents can expect a loud display from the fire department Thursday night as stations citywide conduct a fire drill.October 10, 2019
Television
Will Smith is (for real this time) developing a 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' spinoff
Will Smith has come a long way since "Collateral Beauty" got eaten alive by critics when it premiered in 2016.October 10, 2019
Adult Health
Air pollution may contribute to hair loss, study finds
Hair loss affects as many as two thirds of men under the age of 35, while approximately 30 million in the United States also suffer from androgenetic alopecia.October 9, 2019
Investigations
Camp Hill inmate reportedly bit off piece of prison guard's finger
An inmate allegedly bit off a piece of a prison guard's finger at Pennsylvania's Camp Hill SCI and assaulted a second guard during an attack, officials said. State police are investigating the incident.October 9, 2019
Adult Health
Patients who use online portals to access health records more likely to get flu shots, Penn study finds
Patients who interact with doctors and receive information through online portals are 50% more likely to receive a flu shot than those who don't, according to new research out of Penn Medicine.October 9, 2019
Odd News
Photo shows squirrel's massive trove of walnuts found under hood of Pennsylvania car
A Pittsburgh woman who was having car trouble, opened the vehicles hood to find a squirrel's trove of Walnuts inside. Her husband said on Facebook that he cleaned out grass and as many as 200 walnuts from car's engine area.October 9, 2019
Education
Vineland teacher reassigned for kneeling during Pledge of Allegiance
A teacher at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School in Vineland, who habitually kneeled during the Pledge of Allegiance, has been reassigned from homeroom duties in an effort to reach a compromise, school board officials said.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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