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

September 30, 2019

Sixers

Allen Iverson 'discouraged' by snub from Bleacher Report's Top 50 NBA players

Ask almost anyone under the age of 40 whether Allen Iverson is a top 50 all-time NBA player, and they would probably look at you like you're crazy for questioning it. 

September 30, 2019

Plastics

Pottstown is first in U.S. to test curbside recycling of bubble wrap, grocery bags, shrink wrap, more

A $2.6 million grant from some of the nation's biggest companies will make Pottstown the first municipality to test recycling items like potato chip bags, candy pouches, plastic shrink wrap and more. These materials – known as flexible plastic packaging – historically have been sent to landfills due to collection issues, a lack of suitable processing facilities and a limited market for the recycled product.

September 27, 2019

Illness

Sepsis death rates declining in Pennsylvania, health officials say

Sepsis deaths are declining in Pennsylvania thanks to greater awareness and the implementation of evidence-based protocols at hospitals across the state.

September 27, 2019

Eagles

Former Eagle Darwin Walker's real estate portfolio now includes two Wawa sites

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Darwin Walker purchased properties in Berlin and Somerdale that are the locations of Wawa stores. Walker, who earned a civil engineering degree from the University of Tennessee, spent six seasons with the Eagles and appeared in a Super Bowl.

September 27, 2019

Eagles

Sixers' Joel Embiid tweeted 'Go Pack Go,' threatened Eagles fans with Mike Scott

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was rooting for the Green Bay Packers on "Thursday Night Football" against the Eagles. Philadelphia got the last laugh with a 34-27 victory.

September 27, 2019

Investigations

NBC10 reporter Dray Clark charged in alleged domestic assault

NBC10 reporter Dray Clark is facing multiple criminal charges in an alleged domestic assault involving his girlfriend, according to court documents and a story published by the Philadelphia news station.

September 26, 2019

Eagles

This company will pay an Eagles fan $2,000 to be a Cowboys fan for the rest of the season

CableTV.com looking for diehard NFL fans who are willing to betray their team loyalty by rooting for a rival. In exchange, they get $2,000. Could an Eagles fan stomach cheering on the Cowboys for the rest of the 2019 season?

September 26, 2019

Investigations

Man named 'Wild Willie' charged in shooting of Maple Shade veteran's dog

A Maple Shade man is facing animal cruelty and weapons charges after he allegedly shot his neighbor's dog in the head, causing injuries that ultimately led to the family's decision to euthanize their pet.

September 26, 2019

Investigations

Delco woman missing after bike ride found safe, police say

Authorities in Springfield Township are searching for a 31-year-old woman who went missing Monday afternoon after leaving her family's home on a bicycle.

September 26, 2019

Obituaries

Eagles fan suffered fatal heart attack at Sunday's Lions game

Family and friends are mourning the loss of a man who died last Sunday after suffering a heart attack during the Eagles-Lions game at Lincoln Financial Field.

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