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.
May 1, 2019
Rivers
Philly raises $4.5 million to dredge Schuylkill River for first time in 20 years
The Schuylkill River will be dredged for the first time in 20 years to remove silt buildup. The project is the result of organizations across the Philadelphia region raising $4.5 million, officials said Wednesday.May 1, 2019
NFL
Washington GM Bruce Allen calls B.S. on Giants' Dave Gettleman
Washington Redskins GM Bruce Allen says Giants GM Dave Gettleman had no idea about the team's draft board when it came to selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones. The Redskins always wanted Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, Allen said.April 30, 2019
Travel
Frontier Airlines launches non-stop service from Philly to five U.S. cities
Frontier Airlines launched non-stop service from Philadelphia International Airport to Las Vegas, Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh-Durham and Pensacola. The airline celebrated the expansion with a series of events around the city.April 30, 2019
Sustainability
Jefferson launches fund for hemp innovation and sustainability
A $2 million gift from Australian philanthropist Barry Lambert will spur a new Jefferson Health initiative to promote innovation in the use of industrial hemp.April 30, 2019
Phillies
Phillies game could appear on YouTube through MLB deal
The Philadelphia Phillies could appear in a game exclusively broadcast by YouTube after the Google platform reached a deal for a 13-game MLB package.April 30, 2019
Parenting
New moms need sleep, dads need exercise to thrive, Penn State study finds
New moms and dads may be affected differently by changes to their sleep and exercise habits, with different needs in order to support family dynamics, according to research from Penn State University.April 29, 2019
Odd News
Two Jersey Shore towns issue false tsunami alerts
A pair of police departments along the New Jersey coast startled some residents Monday with a false tsunami alert.April 29, 2019
Restaurants
Six Philly brunch spots make OpenTable's top 100 in U.S.
Just in time for Mother's Day, reservations app OpenTable has released the top 100 brunch spots in the United States, and Philadelphia is well-represented.April 29, 2019
Investigations
Three Philly students hospitalized after eating 'possibly laced' Rice Krispies treats
Three seventh-graders in Philly were hospitalized after eating Rice Krispies treats that may have been laced with an unknown substance, police said Monday. The students attend Martha Washington School in West Philadelphia.April 29, 2019
Universities
West Chester University breaks ground on largest building in school's history
West Chester University officially broke ground last weekend on what will become the largest building in the school's 148-year history. The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons will be home to West Chester's growing health sciences, physics and biomedical engineering programs.Just In
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- BalletX to offer free classes in ballet, voguing, Lindy Hop and more this season
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