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.
July 18, 2017
Investigation
Feds: Philly man sold lethal fentanyl on dark web marketplace AlphaBay
A Philadelphia man is facing charges of importing and distributing a deadly dose of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, allegedly conducting international sales using the dark web marketplace AlphaBay, federal prosecutors announced following an arraignment last week.July 17, 2017
Restaurants
Three of America's best hot dogs can be found in Philly, Wildwood
A list of the top 75 hot dogs in the United States gives a nod to Maui's Dog House in Wildwood (#73), Memphis Taproom (#51) and Texas Weiners (#28).July 17, 2017
Solebury Murders
Funeral services set for four victims in Bucks County murders
Funeral services for all four victims in the grisly murder case out of Solebury Township were announced on Monday, a day afterJuly 17, 2017
Recreation
Zipline and treetop rope course on track for Fairmount Park
The city of Philadelphia has finalized an agreement that will bring a zipline and treetop obstacle course.July 17, 2017
Investigation
Cops: Online cult may be connected to Pennsylvania man allegedly fatally shot by girlfriend
A Pennsylvania man who requested that his girlfriend kill him on Saturday may have been influenced by problems he was having with members of an online cult, investigators revealed over the weekend.July 17, 2017
Health Care
Jefferson, GE Healthcare form nation's largest partnership to save $1 billion in efficiencies
Jefferson, GE Healthcare form nation's largest partnership to save $1 billion in efficienciesJuly 16, 2017
Investigation
WATCH: N.J. man catches plainclothes officer conducting mysterious vehicle search
A New Jersey man's confrontational video of a plainclothes police officer conducting a search of his van went viral over the weekend as Passaic County prosecutors vowed to investigate the incident.July 16, 2017
Sixers
Craigslist 'balloon prodigy' will trade you life-sized Joel Embiid for tools, lumber
Man on Philadelphia Craigslist offers life-sized Joel Embiid balloon animal in exchange for tools.July 16, 2017
Television
WATCH: Colbert, Oliver sling insults at each other's lame wax president
It was a sad day in January when Gettysburg's Hall of Presidents and First Ladies Museum — a Madame Tussaud's of American politics — shut its doors for good and auctioned off its collection of creepy likenesses.July 16, 2017
Drugs
In three days, Pennsylvania county saw more than 100 synthetic marijuana overdoses
In a span of just three days earlier this month, more than 100 people were treated for synthetic marijuana overdoses in Lancaster County, renewing fears about the drug's popularity as the state continues to battle an ongoing opioid epidemic.Just In
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