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 8, 2019
Government
Philly councilwoman supports eliminating Free Library late fees
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker would like to see an end to late fees imposed on overdue books at the Free Library of Philadelphia.October 8, 2019
Comedy
Fired 'SNL' comedian Shane Gillis headlining three nights at Helium Comedy Club
Shane Gillis, the Pennsylvania comedian hired and fired by "Saturday Night Live" last month, is coming to Philadelphia's Helium Comedy Club for three nights at the end of October.October 8, 2019
Spotted lanternfly
Penn State receives $7.3 million grant for spotted lanternfly research
Penn State and other institutions will research ways to eradicate the spotted lanternfly with the help of a $7.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.October 8, 2019
NFL
Howard Eskin, Richard Sherman trade shots over Baker Mayfield 'HandshakeGate'
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman got into a brief Twitter feud with Philadelphia sports radio personality Howard Eskin. Sherman falsely accused Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield of not shaking his hand before the teams met on "Monday Night Football."October 4, 2019
Eagles
Jeremy Maclin, honorary captain for Eagles-Jets game, writes letter to Philly fans
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jermey Maclin returns to Lincoln Financial Field for the first time on Sunday to serve as the team's honorary captain. Maclin played six seasons in Philadelphia to start his career. He retired earlier this year.October 4, 2019
Health News
Mical frozen tuna recalled after sales in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Mical-brand frozen tuna has been recalled in 11 states and three overseas territories due to potentially elevated levels of histamines, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced this week.October 4, 2019
Sixers
Sixers' Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons sit down together: 'We're just getting started'
Much has been made about whether or not the combination of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons is a viable basketball fit for the Philadelphia 76ers to compete for a championship.October 4, 2019
Insects
Penn State urges football fans to keep spotted lanternfly out of Happy Valley
Penn State officials are concerned that football fans traveling to see the Nittany Lions may bring spotted lanternflies along with them to University Park.October 3, 2019
Investigations
911 call released in disappearance of Dulce Maria Alavez
Two-and-a-half weeks have passed since five-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez disappeared from Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County.October 3, 2019
Addiction
Delaware confirms first death linked to vaping-related lung illness
A Delaware resident who died in August after a lengthy hospitalization is being counted as the state's first death tied to the vaping-related lung illnesses reported across the United States, public health officials said.Just In
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