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.


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July 19, 2019

NBA

Former WNBA star Lisa Leslie on Jimmy Butler: 'Kind of a loser move' to leave Philly

Jimmy Butler made a "loser move" in leaving the Philadelphia 76ers to join the Miami Heat, according to WNBA legend Lisa Leslie.

July 18, 2019

Business

Former Eagles QB Nick Foles lands coffee endorsement deal with Bulletproof

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles and Bulletproof Coffee have formed a partnership that leverages the former Super Bowl MVP's resilience for the fast-growing lifestyle brand.

July 18, 2019

NBA

JJ Redick says Jrue Holiday was a big influence on decision to sign with Pelicans

JJ Redick signed a two-year, $26 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former Sixer said another former Sixer, Jrue Holiday, played a role in that decision.

July 18, 2019

Health News

Drexel University president says 40% of clinical staff will lose jobs due to Hahnemann Hospital closure

Drexel University's clinical staff will be cut by 40% as a result of the planned closure of Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, university president John Fry said in a letter.

July 18, 2019

Movies

Director Kevin Smith drops NSFW trailer for 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'

Jay and Silent Bob are back, and they're as vulgar as they've been since the dawn of the View Askewniverse.

July 17, 2019

Children's Health

Philly rolls out 'I Call the Snacks' campaign targeting sugary foods

A new series of 30-second ads from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health seeks to empower parents to take control of the snacks their kids are eating. It's part of a campaign called "I Call the Snacks."

July 17, 2019

Social Media

Eagles' DeSean Jackson posts world's best FaceApp old man photo

If you don't live under a rock, you've probably been seeing and reading a lot about FaceApp, the Russian-made photo service that uses artificial intelligence to make you look old — old enough to soon die and be under a rock!

July 17, 2019

Food & Drink

Phillies' Bryce Harper, Flyers' Kevin Hayes review Tacconelli's Pizza

The Phillies' Bryce Harper and Flyers' Kevin Hayes joined Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy in Port Richmond to try Tacconelli's Pizza, one of the oldest pizza places in Philadelphia. It was part of the website's One Bite pizza review.

July 17, 2019

Investigations

Suspected Bucks County air conditioner thief leaves trail of beer

Lower Southampton Township police are searching for a man who allegedly stole three air conditioning units from a local business on June 16, 2019. Investigators said the suspect left behind an empty beer bottle at the scene.

July 16, 2019

Odd News

Viral Bagel Boss guy slated for Atlantic City fight at Showboat Casino

Long Island's Chris Morgan, who went viral last week for having a meltdown at a Bagel Boss, will reportedly parlay his humiliation into a fight in Atlantic City, earning five or six figures in the process, according to TMZ. 

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