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.
January 28, 2016
Restaurants
Five great vegetarian restaurants in Center City
In the middle of a busy week, it can be hard for anyone to decide where they want to grab a quick bite at lunchtime or happy hour.January 28, 2016
Humor
Pornhub: Philly had a busy Sunday during blizzard
Cabin fever is a well-known claustrophobic response to being stuck indoors for any number of reasons. Last weekend, as the Eastern U.S. got slammed by the record-breaking winter storm Jonas, populations in major cities found themselves restlessly looking for ways to fill their time. Some watched TV, some went sledding and others enjoyed a visit to the 59th most popular website in the United States: Pornhub.January 28, 2016
Environment
Sonic boom responsible for earthquake reports in South Jersey
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Thursday afternoon that multiple reports of a possible earthquake or series of tremors in counties along the New Jersey coast were attributable to a sonic boom that occurred nearby Hammonton in Atlantic County.January 28, 2016
Patient Care
Patients rank Drexel, PCOM doctors among best in U.S.
Doctors who attended medical school at Drexel University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine have been voted among the best in the United States, according to an annual analysis of patient reviews and ratings.January 28, 2016
Arrests
Wildwood Crest man arrested for distributing heroin laced with Fentanyl
Authorities in Cape May County have arrested a Wildwood Crest man who allegedly distributed heroin laced with Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic narcotic linked to a rash of overdoses in the county over the past year.January 28, 2016
City Council
Hackers fabricate Philippines robbery report of Philadelphia City Councilman
An alarming report that Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, of the 2nd District, was robbed at gunpoint in the Philippines this week turns out to have been a phishing scam deployed by hackers who broke into an old e-mail account.January 27, 2016
Universities
Duke University suspends sorority activities in wake of student's hospitalization
Duke University announced Wednesday afternoon that it has temporarily suspended all sorority activities after a new sorority member was hospitalized overnight in an alcohol-related incident.January 27, 2016
Investigation
Young mother FaceTiming in car died of CO poisoning during snowstorm
A young mother in Passaic who died of carbon monoxide poisoning and also lost her infant son during last weekend's powerful snowstorm was reportedly FaceTimeing with a close friend while warming up her snow-covered car.January 27, 2016
Investigation
Evesham police investigate suspicious luring attempts in South Jersey
Police in Evesham Township, N.J. are investigating after receiving reports that a suspect possibly attempted to lure juveniles into his car at two separate locations earlier this month.January 27, 2016
Universities
La Salle cuts ribbon on brand new building for business school
After more than two years of anticipation, students and faculty at La Salle University's School of Business finally inaugurated their new home Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the state-of-the-art, $35 million facility in North Philadelphia.Just In
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- Academy of Natural Sciences museum closure prompts bill to fund Philly arts and cultural institutions
- City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office
- 30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options
- Fantasy football Week 10 start/sit advice
- Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming to Citizens Bank Park
- Old City will celebrate the holidays with historic home tours on Elfreth's Alley and a car-free Third Street Sip & Stroll
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