Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

October 22, 2019

NBA

Raptors' Kyle Lowry wears 'North Philly' shoes during NBA opening night warm-up

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry wore "North Philly" sneakers during warm-ups on the NBA's opening night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Lowry, a former Villanova standout, grew up in North Philadelphia.

October 22, 2019

Eagles

Seahawks blog predicts Eagles game will get bumped from 'Sunday Night Football'

The Philadelphia Eagles "Sunday Night Football" game against the.Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 24 could get bumped from prime time. The NFL's flex scheduling rules enable another game to be swapped in, which may happen if the Eagles continue to struggle.

October 21, 2019

Eagles

Rex Ryan slams Eagles coach Doug Pederson, claims dad Buddy would have beaten Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles are entering what figures to be a week from hell after Sunday night's deflating 37-10 loss to the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys.

October 21, 2019

Addiction

Pennsylvania strikes $48 billion opioid epidemic deal with 5 companies

Pennsylvania and three other states have reached a $8 billion deal with five companies over their roles in fueling the deadly opioid epidemic, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced.

October 21, 2019

Weather

Videos show powerful tornado not far from Eagles-Cowboys game

A powerful tornado ripped through the North Dallas-Fort Worth area while the Philadelphia Eagles played the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Cowboys won the game 37-10, taking over first place in the NFC East.

October 21, 2019

Investigations

Teen charged in 2017 sexual assault at Norristown Farm Park

Mason Hall, 19, was charged with sexual assault in the rape of a woman who was jogging at Norristown Farm Park on Aug. 1, 2017. Investigators used DNA evidence to help solve the crime after more than two years.

October 19, 2019

Investigations

Pennsylvania State Police find body on I-95 South in Delco

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of an individual whose body was found Friday night on Interstate 95 in Delaware County.

October 19, 2019

Phillies

'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek says he doesn't like the Phillie Phanatic

Philadelphia Phillies fans already have it bad enough: they have to watch the division rival Washington Nationals play in the World Series and they currently don't have a manager for their favorite team.

October 19, 2019

Illness

Rare fungus found in Tasmania could offer potential opioid alternative, researchers say

As medical researchers continue to search for new ways to deliver pain relief, a team of scientists in Australia may have found a fungus that will potentially offer an alternative to opioids.

October 19, 2019

Investigations

Girl injured in fall from swing ride at New Jersey's Storybook Land

A girl was injured Friday when she fell off of a ride at Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, the amusement park said.

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