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

August 13, 2019

Business

Wahlburgers abruptly closes only Philly location in Northern Liberties

Three years after opening up shop in Northern Liberties, burger chain Wahlburgers abruptly closed for business.

August 13, 2019

Investigations

Pennsylvania man hospitalized for ingesting possible razor shards in Taco Bell food

A Bushkill, Pennsylvania man was hospitalized last week after ingesting what he believes were small, sharp metal objects in the food he purchased at a Taco Bell in Monroe County.

August 13, 2019

Obituaries

Former owner of the 700 club in Northern Liberties dies at 53

Kurt Wunder, former co-owner of The 700 club in Northern Liberties, died at 53 years old after a battle with glioblastoma and leptomeningeal disease. The iconic Philadelphia bar was sold this year and will remain alive under new ownership.

August 13, 2019

Health News

Marijuana-alcohol combo linked to riskier behavior in Penn State study

People who use marijuana and alcohol simultaneously may be more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors often associated with drinking, according to a new study out of Penn State University.

August 12, 2019

Investigations

Man shot on SEPTA platform in Center City, gunman at large

A 19-year-old man was shot in both legs Monday afternoon at SEPTA's 15th Street Station, one of the busiest hubs along the Market-Frankford Line. Philadelphia police continue to search for the gunman.

August 12, 2019

Sixers

Charles Barkley guarantees Sixers will win NBA Eastern Conference

Sixers great Charles Barkely says the Christmas Day matchup between Philadelphia and the Milwaukee Bucks hat will be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals, which the Sixers will ultimately win, Barkley predicted.

August 12, 2019

Crime

After Phillies-Giants game, $500K in jewelry stolen from Alex Rodriguez's rental car

ESPN announcer Alex Rodriguez had $500,000 worth of jewelry and other goods looted from his rental car in San Francisco. The incident occurred after A-Rod called a Phillies-Giants game.

August 12, 2019

Courts

Philly D.A. announces city's first-ever conviction in adult human trafficking case

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Kranser announced the city's first-ever conviction in an adult human trafficking case. Richard Collins, 50, of Kensington, was charged with various crimes connected to the involuntary servitude and forced prostitution of five women.

August 12, 2019

Business

Aramark partners with Beyond Meat to develop plant-based menu

Philadelphia-based Aramark is partnering with Beyond Meat to develop a plant-based menu that provide new choices for ballparks, college campuses, hospitals and other clients around the world.

August 9, 2019

Eagles

As Eagles rumors swirl, Trump says he'd 'love to see' Colin Kaepernick return to NFL

President Donald Trump says Colin Kaepernick, who's been linked to the Philadelphia Eagles, should return to the NFL as long as he's a good enough quarterback. Kaepernick and Trump became key figures in a fierce debate over NFL players protesting the national anthem.

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