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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

September 25, 2019

Health News

Circadian rhythms regulate how well the immune system responds, study finds

by Michael Tanenbaum

The way our internal clocks function plays an important role — down to the time of day — in how well our immune system responds to infections, according to new research.

September 25, 2019

Fights

Screech replaces Lenny Dykstra in Atlantic City 'Bagel Boss' fight

by Michael Tanenbaum

Celebrity boxing promoter Damon Feldman announced Wednesday that Dustin "Screech" Diamond, of "Saved By The Bell" fame, will replace former Phillie Lenny Dykstra in Saturday night's fight against Chris "Bagel Boss" Morgan at Showboat Atlantic City.

September 24, 2019

Investigations

West Deptford police search for driver in hit-and-run that killed father of two

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in West Deptford are searching for the driver of a white SUV that struck and killed a father of two last week before fleeing the scene.

September 24, 2019

Sixers

Sixers' Ben Simmons responds to Instagram call-out for committing 'gym sin'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia 76ers will begin their 2019-20 campaign in less than a month, which means the summer routine of turning Ben Simmons into the prototypical gossip athlete (which he leans into, and which stats prove the public devours) will slow down in favor of actual basketball.

September 24, 2019

Health News

Green tea ingredient may prove key to slowing antibiotic resistance

by Michael Tanenbaum

Green tea could play an important role in reducing antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections, according to a study out of the United Kingdom.

September 24, 2019

Media

Former Eagle Hollis Thomas out at SportsRadio 94WIP

by Michael Tanenbaum

Hollis Thomas will no longer be on the airwaves at SportsRadio 94WIP. The former Eagle is out after a conflict of interest came to a head, he told his former colleague, Josh Innes, in a phone call to the Innes' podcast.

September 23, 2019

Illness

Mumps outbreak reported at Moravian College in Bethlehem

by Michael Tanenbaum

Five confirmed cases of mumps have been reported at Moravian College, a private liberal arts school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, more than 100 cases of mumps were reported at Temple University in North Philadelphia.

September 23, 2019

Eagles

Penn dean of admissions identified as irate Eagles fan on FOX broadcast

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Eagles' 27-24 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday was a clinic in how a team can trip over itself dozens of times, still have multiple unexpected chances to win, and lose anyway in front of a home crowd.

September 23, 2019

Sixers

Sixers' Mike Scott swarmed in Nerf war with Northeast Philly kids

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two weeks after Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott made headlines for an unfortunate altercation at Lincoln Financial Field, the fan favorite was back out in the city for a different kind of fight. A Nerf fight with kids in Northeast Philadelphia.

September 20, 2019

Investigations

Maple Shade police investigate suspicious death of veteran's dog

by Michael Tanenbaum

A severe head injury that led to the euthanization of a family dog has authorities in Maple Shade searching for the person behind the Tuesday evening attack.