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 14, 2019
Customs
Counterfeit Patriots Super Bowl rings seized at Philly port
Nine counterfeit New England Patriots Super Bowl rings were seized at the Port of Philadelphia on Oct. 25. The batch sent from China, if authentic, would have been worth more than $500,000.November 13, 2019
Courts
New Jersey man gets day in jail for attempted purchase of tiger-skin rug
Loren Varga, 62, of Franklin Township tried twice to purchase an illegal tiger skin rug. The second time, he was caught in a sting and pleaded guilty in federal court. He was sentenced to spend a day in jail and pay $1,500.November 13, 2019
Eagles
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he has 'real affection' for Philadelphia
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick spoke to Philadelphia reporters ahead of a matchup this Sunday with the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. It's the first time the two teams will meet in the regular season since the Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII.November 13, 2019
SEPTA
Free SEPTA rides to and from Eagles-Patriots game, courtesy of Miller Lite
SEPTA and Miller Lite will provide free rides on Philadelphia's Broad Street Line when the Eagles face the Patriots on Nov. 17, 2019. Service will be free from 1 p.m to 9 p.m. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.November 13, 2019
Alternative Medicine
Pennsylvania medical marijuana sales top $500 million in first two years
Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program has generated more than $500 million in revenue since it debuted in 2017. State legislators are now pushing for full legalization of recreational marijuana.November 12, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' DeSean Jackson already jogging a week after surgery
Only a week has passed since Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson underwent surgery to repair a core muscle, but he's already begun rehabilitation.November 12, 2019
Actors
Will Smith shares 'Matrix' movie he spent years making with his son
West Philadelphia native Will Smith turned down the chance to play Neo in "The Matrix," but after the movie's wild success with Keanu Reeves, Smith filmed his own version with his son Trey.November 12, 2019
Illness
Anthrax could offer next frontier of bladder cancer treatment, researchers say
New research out of Purdue University suggests anthrax could be an effective and far less intensive tool to treat bladder cancer than current methods.November 12, 2019
Business
Tony Luke's to open casino location at Mohegan Sun Pocono
Tony Luke's will open a location at Mohegan Sun Pocono in December 2019, continuing an expansion that includes seven shops in New York City.November 11, 2019
Eagles
Tom Brady confirms 'mental scar tissue' from Super Bowl loss to Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are tied for first place in the NFC East and will return from their bye week next Sunday with a matchup against the 8-1 New England Patriots.Just In
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