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.
August 2, 2019
Development
Comcast's NBCUniversal plans massive Orlando theme park to rival Disney
Comcast's NBCUniversal plans to build Epic Universe, its fourth central Florida theme park, in a challenge to Disney. The park will sit on a 750-acre site, doubling Universal's footprint in the area.August 2, 2019
NBA
Former Sixer Markelle Fultz called a 'monster' by Magic teammate
Markelle Fultz played in just 33 games over two seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers. Now with the Orlando Magic, teammate Aaron Gordon believes Fultz could be a sleeper star.August 1, 2019
Health News
Philadelphia declares public health emergency over Hepatitis A outbreak
Philadelphia officials have declared a public health emergency over an outbreak of Hepatitis A that has become a growing concern in 2019.August 1, 2019
Investigations
Racist white nationalist flyers posted in Northern Liberties
Racist flyers were found in Northern Liberties in the days leading up to the neighborhood's annual 2nd Street Festival. Philadelphia police are investigating the discovery.August 1, 2019
Investigations
Body found in tent along Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County
A dead body was discovered Wednesday inside a tent along the Neshaminy Creek in Middletown Township, police said. Authorities believe the person may have been living inside the tent.August 1, 2019
Restaurants
Philly health department: Video of mice at South Philly restaurant is 'completely unverifiable'
An Instagram video shows mice running across the floor of a South Philly fast food restaurant. The Philadelphia Health Department said at an inspection days before that they found no evidence of an infestation and call the video 'completely unverifiable.'July 31, 2019
Investigations
Tredyffrin man charged with threatening to shoot up Haverford College, kill parents
Frank Wang, a former Haverford College student, is facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening to "shoot up" the Delaware County campus and kill his family, prosecutors announced Wednesday.July 31, 2019
Investigations
Inmate death at Pennsylvania state prison under investigation
The death of inmate John Gelencser at Pennsylvania's SCI Huntingdon facility is under investigation after the prisoner was found unconscious in his cell on Monday afternoon, authorities said.July 31, 2019
Sixers
Sixers' Ben Simmons dunks all over kids in Australia
Sixers fans have lately been seeing a lot of Ben Simmons getting in offseason work on the court, where gym videos show him knocking down jump shots with apparent ease.July 31, 2019
Eagles
Andy Reid says former Eagles QB Donovan McNabb belongs in Hall of Fame
Donovan McNabb is no longer the only person advocating for his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Just In
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- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
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- Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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