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 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
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 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 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.October 3, 2019
Amusement Parks
Hersheypark reveals restaurants, shops at planned Chocolatetown expansion
Hersheypark's 23-acre expansion, Chocolatetown, will include a full-service restaurant, hand-made confections and an ice cream store when it opens in summer 2020.October 3, 2019
Business
King of Prussia Mall owner launches online shopping site with Sixers' Michael Rubin
Simon Property Group, the owner of the King of Prussia Mall, has teamed up with Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin to launch an online shopping website.October 2, 2019
Grocery Stores
Second Philly Trader Joe's location confirmed for Center City
After a few years of rumors, a second Trader Joe's market has finally been confirmed for Philadelphia.October 2, 2019
Business
Sheetz will invest $16.8 million to raise employee wages
Sheetz, the convenience store chain based in Altoona, Pennsylvania will invest $16.8 million in providing raises and full-time work opportunities for its employees in stores spanning six states.October 2, 2019
Media
Former Sixers GM Billy King takes role on WIP morning show
Former Philadelphia 76ers president and general manager Billy King will become a regular guest with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on SportsRadio 94WIP.Just In
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