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 4, 2020
Accidents
Coca-Cola trailer crashes into Bucks County home, police say
A Coca-Cola truck crashed into a twin home in Quakertown, Bucks County on Sat. Jan. 4, 2020.January 4, 2020
Eagles
U.S. astronaut, Eagles fan watches Philly play on International Space Station
Christina Koch, a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station, is a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan who makes sure to get the broadcasts of big games sent to her from Earth.January 4, 2020
Natural Disasters
Sixers' Ben Simmons laments 'terrifying' destruction of Australia wildfires
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons expressed sadness about the destruction of the wildfires in his native Australia, where flames have torn through more than 12 million acres of land since November.January 3, 2020
Television
Kevin Hart takes heat for demeaning argument with trainer in Netflix special
Kevin Hart's "Don't F*ck This Up" docuseries on Netflix has the comedian's fans divided over the way he's conducted his relationships.January 3, 2020
Mummers Parade
Froggy Carr leaders condemn blackface at Mummers Parade as 'completely wrong'
Froggy Carr's leaders condemned the two men seen marching with the club wearing blackface during the 2020 Mummers Parade on Wednesday. vowing to develop procedures that will prevent future incidents.January 3, 2020
NFL
NFL Network's Kyle Brandt picks Eagles with impassioned 'Wolf of Broad Street' monologue
On "Good Morning Football," NFL Network host Kyle Brandt picked the Philadelphia Eagles to beat the Seattle Seahawks in the Wildcard round of the 2019-20 NFL Playoffs. He dubbed Dough Pederson "The Wolf of Broad Street."January 2, 2020
Business
Morton's Steakhouse closes location in Center City after 20 years
Morton's Steakhouse has closed its Center City Philadelphia location at 1411 Walnut Street. The restaurant had been there since 1999.January 2, 2020
Public Transit
SEPTA offering free subway rides home from Eagles-Seahawks playoff game
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon for an intriguing Wildcard rematch at Lincoln Financial Field.January 2, 2020
SEPTA
SEPTA train strikes car near Jenkintown-Wyncote Station
A SEPTA Regional Rail train collided with an SUV near the Jenkintown-Wyncote Station on the Warminster Line on Thursday, Jan 2, 2020.January 2, 2020
Addiction
Trump administration unveils tamer ban on flavored e-cigarette pods only
E-cigarette cartridges containing flavors that appeal to youth will no longer be permitted under a new policy formulated by the Trump administration and the FDA.Just In
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