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.
December 4, 2019
Food & Drink
Renata's Kitchen expanding to former Trolley Car Station site in University City
One of West Philadelphia's favorite brunch destinations soon will be expanding to a bigger space and launching dinner service.December 4, 2019
Crime
Twin brother charged in fatal shooting of Philly high school football star
Fayaadh Gillard, 18, is charged with murder and related offenses in the fatal shooting of his twin brother, Suhail Gillard. The Mastery Charter North football star was expected to attend West Virginia State University on a football scholarship in the fall.December 4, 2019
Films
Sixers' Joel Embiid almost starred in an Adam Sandler movie
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid could have made his big-screen debut alongside Adam Sandler later this month — could have, if not for the whole NBA thing.December 3, 2019
Investigations
Pa. Game Commission investigates 'reprehensible' video of teens abusing deer
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking into a disturbing video that surfaced online showing two teenage hunters abusing an injured buck in the woods of Jefferson County.December 3, 2019
Illness
Deadly Candida auris infection continues to spread in New Jersey, health department says
Cases of the dangerous superbug Candida auris have climbed above 140 in New Jersey, the state health department warned on Tuesday. The infection can prove deadly due to its drug-resistant properties.December 3, 2019
Investigations
Star running back at Philly high school fatally shot in Overbrook Park
A talented Philadelphia athlete preparing to graduate from Mastery Charter North with a football scholarship was fatally shot Sunday night in Overbrook, according to Philadelphia police.December 3, 2019
Media
Vox Media shuts down Curbed Philly, other local sites
Curbed Philly, one of Philadelphia's top resources for news on urban development and real estate, has been shut down by Vox Media.December 2, 2019
Jaguars
Nick Foles responds to Jaguars benching him for Gardner Minshew
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles was benched against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking a dramatic turn of events since Foles was named the MVP of Super LII with the Philadelphia Eagles.December 2, 2019
Wildlife
Delco black bear sightings mount as Game Commission widens search
Authorities in Delaware County are working with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to locate and capture a black bear that has been spotted by multiple witness in several towns in recent days.December 2, 2019
Social Media
A look at the crowdsourced #TwitterMomentsofTheDecade
Twitter users have compiled some of the funniest and most viral moments the platform has seen over the course of the 2010's.Just In
- City Council to consider expanding SEPTA’s student fare program
- Former Bucks County home of judge in Abscam case is listed for $5.85 million
- American spending on prescription drugs to surpass $1 trillion this year
- Temple medical school to open branch campus in Atlantic City
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Thursday; full injury reports ahead of Game 6
- Eagles way-too-early 53-man roster projection
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