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 10, 2017
Hepatitis C
Philly health department finds youth hep-C cases fueled by opioid epidemic
Newly released statistics from the Philadelphia Health Department indicate that a rise in hepatitis C infections among the city's youth is a direct consequence of the region's deepening opioid crisis.November 10, 2017
Development
Report: Historic preservation effort drives up cost of Ben Franklin Parkway hotel project
When Philadelphia's Family Court Building migrated to a shiny new home at 1501 Arch St., plans soon took shape transform the previous courthouse on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a boutique hotel.November 10, 2017
Television
WATCH: Puppet Kellyanne Conway joins Jimmy Kimmel to talk Trump in Vietnam
President Donald Trump is wrapping up a tour of Asia whose underlying goal seems to be lining up allegiances as a bulwark against China's ever-expanding regional influence. There's also an informal meeting to be had with Russian President Vladimir Putin.November 9, 2017
Weather
Sudden freezing temps will feel like teens in Philly area
A mild-to-warm early November is on the verge of taking a blistering cold turn.November 9, 2017
Development
Long-delayed Techadelphia hub shows signs of activity in Kensington
It's been nearly two years since the exciting mixed-use project dubbed Techadelphia surfaced with plans for apartments and Olde Kensington.November 9, 2017
Politics
Former DNC chairwoman targets CNN's Jake Tapper for 'betraying' her
Political strategist and former Democratic National Committee chairwoman Donna Brazile is settling scores in her newly published book, an insider's analysis of the breakdowns that led to the election of Donald Trump.November 9, 2017
Restaurants
Fast-growing Jersey Mike's to debut gluten-free hoagie roll
National hoagie chain Jersey Mike's will introduce a gluten-free roll next month as the expanding franchise seeks to provide safe options for customers with gluten intolerance.November 8, 2017
Veterans
Drexel launches free counseling program for veterans
In an effort to prevent a steady rise in suicide among U.S. veterans, Drexel University is launching a free counseling program to help men and women who have returned from military service.November 8, 2017
Music
WATCH: Lorde covers Bruce Springsteen's 'I'm on Fire'
Bruce Springsteen's current run on Broadway, a recently published memoir and an upcoming album have all catapulted The Boss to the forefront of critical attention, a place he never leaves for too long.November 8, 2017
Animals
Philadelphia Zoo mourns death of 23-year-old black bear
A 23-year-old Asiatic black bear who had been battling cancer for several months was euthanized at the Philadelphia Zoo on Wednesday, officials announced in a statement.Just In
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