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.
November 28, 2017
Research
Penn study spots evidence for higher concussion vulnerability in women
Sports-related concussions occur about two million times a year in the United States and recent findings from the American Academy of Neurology suggest women are at a 50 percent greater risk than men.November 27, 2017
Development
East Market signs ROOST Apartment Hotel for extended stay option
National Real Estate Development, the firm behind the plan to revitalize Philadelphia's East Market Street, announced a partnership that will bring 60 extended-stay units to the eventual residential tower at 1199 Ludlow St.November 27, 2017
Eagles
Slate stokes anxiety over traffic in Philly during an Eagles Super Bowl parade
There's no longer much of a jinx effect to discussing the prospect of an Eagles Super Bowl title. A 10-1 record puts you in the ranks of a season's championship caliber teams. You're only jinxing it if you make foolish guarantees, like this fan who got the next three years worth of Super Bowls inked on his upper arm.November 27, 2017
Television
Here's the first public photo of Kevin Hart's new son Kenzo Kash
Philadelphia's own Kevin Hart last week celebrated the birth of his third child and first with his second wife, Eniko Parrish.November 27, 2017
NBA
LeBron James: Carson Wentz is 'my favorite player right now'
LeBron James talked about the NFL and his current favorite player, Carson Wentz, before the Sixers-Cavs game on Monday night in South Philly.November 22, 2017
Crime
Young married couple arrested in Plymouth Township drug deal stabbing
Authorities in Montgomery County have arrested a husband and wife who allegedly stabbed a man to death Monday night after arranging to buy heroin from him in Plymouth Township.November 22, 2017
Media
ESPN reporter hounded for review of Sixers' Aussie meat pies
Darren Rovell, ESPN's sports business reporter, is routinely roasted by sites like Deadspin for acting as a bit of a booster for various products and unvarnished public relations campaigns.November 22, 2017
Celebrities
In court docs, embattled Meek Mill quotes Bruce Springsteen lyric
Meek Mill's surprise imprisonment earlier this month drew protesters to Center City and garnered support from a star-studded list of people, Colin Kaepernick among them, who believe the rapper's punishment is unjust and excessive.November 22, 2017
Animals
Revered American bison, 20, dies at Montgomery County zoo
Montgomery County's Elmwood Park Zoo announced Wednesday that it has euthanized a 20-year-old male American bison beloved by guests and staff alike.November 21, 2017
Investigations
Centre County D.A.-elect sends Penn State hazing case to Pa. attorney general
Centre County District Attorney-elect Bernie Cantorna will send Penn State's Beta Theta Pi case up to the office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, citing potential conflicts of interest stemming from previous counsel he provided to those charged in the hazing death of sophomore Timothy Piazza.Just In
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- Openings and closings: Poe teases a new sandwich joint and a consignment store is coming to Manayunk
- Eagles announce seven captains
- Fishtown vintage market will bring 50+ local vendors to Frankford Avenue
- More than two dozen local chefs and bakers will serve a riverside feast at Glen Foerd
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