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.
February 15, 2018
Recreation
Philly's Forbidden Trail named best in Pennsylvania in 2018
Fairmount Park's Forbidden Trail has been named the best in Pennsylvania for 2018 by the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.February 15, 2018
Shootings
Flyers' Gostisbehere shares 'heavy heart' over shooting at his Florida high school
In the wake of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman expressed his sadness over the horrific attack at his alma mater in South Florida.February 15, 2018
Investigation
Firefighters find hotel meth lab after blaze at Atlantic City's Tropicana
Authorities in Atlantic City announced charges Wednesday against a man who allegedly used his hotel room as a makeshift methamphetamine lab, possibly causing a fire yesterday morning at the Tropicana Casino and Resort.February 15, 2018
Television
Charles Barkley, Jimmy Kimmel talk Eagles Super Bowl, blackout drunk Sixers game
Easily one of the best parts about the Eagles winning Super Bowl LII is seeing all of the celebrity locals geeking out over their beloved football team.February 14, 2018
Education
Abington High School receives record $25 million gift for STEM facility
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Stephen Schwarzman will donate a record $25 million to fund the construction of a new Science and Technology Center at his alma mater, Abington High School.February 14, 2018
Government
Pennsylvania set to begin rollout of medical marijuana program
Pennsylvania's long-awaited medical marijuana program is ready for takeoff.February 14, 2018
Development
Philly on pace for nearly 4,000 new apartments in 2018
As the population of Center City continues to grow, Philadelphia saw its downtown apartment vacancy rate fall from 10.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 to 7.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017.February 13, 2018
Medical Research
Jefferson researchers find promise for improving stem cell therapy after heart attack
Replenishing the bloodstream with a naturally-occurring protein could soon offer better prospects for successful stem cell therapies in patients who have recently suffered a heart attack, according to new research out of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.February 13, 2018
Eagles
Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles gets real about life, football with Ellen DeGeneres
The incredible story of Nick Foles' journey from near-retirement to Super Bowl MVP is undoubtedly the most powerful narrative surrounding the Eagles' championship run.February 13, 2018
Investigations
A.G.: Major Philly drug raid nets $2.6 million in heroin, fentanyl
More than $2.6 million worth of heroin and fentanyl were seized over the weekend in a major drug bust in North Philadelphia, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday.Just In
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- Brain fog can cause cognitive issues but, unlike dementia, it doesn't get progressively worse
- These Philly walking groups help people boost their fitness and mental health, and they welcome others to join
- NBA: Sixers' 2029 first-round pick swap rights with Clippers unaffected by salary cap circumvention penalties
- Fantasy football: 2026 mock draft roundup
- Pay-what-you-wish Friday nights are sticking around at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Pumpkins, potions and bats are coming to Morris Arboretum & Gardens this October
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