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

July 30, 2019

Sixers

Sixers' Tobias Harris talks Simmons' jumper on 'First Things First'

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris discussed teammate Ben Simmons' developing jump shot during an appearance on FS1's "First Things First."

July 30, 2019

Investigations

Pennsylvania vacationers find hidden cameras disguised as phone chargers at rented home in Maine

A Pennsylvania family on vacation in Maine was shocked to discover that their rental home was allegedly fitted with hidden cameras disguised as phone chargers.

July 30, 2019

Immigration

'Send Her Back' graffiti scrawled on 12th floor construction beam in Center City

A construction beam in Philadelphia at a 13-story hotel project briefly displayed the words "Send Her Back," the political rally cry that supporters of President Donald Trump chanted earlier this month in North Carolina..

July 30, 2019

Road Closures

Chestnut Street Bridge in Center City to close for year of construction

The Chestnut Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River in Center City will close for one year of repairs beginning next week, PennDOT officials announced.

July 26, 2019

Astronomy

Stealthy 'city-killer' asteroid passed alarmingly close to Earth

Planet Earth dodged a potential catastrophe on Thursday when a stealthy asteroid flew by within one-fifth of the distance of the moon's orbit. 

July 26, 2019

Eagles

Young Eagles fan with rare condition hugs hero Carson Wentz in touching video

A 11-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition finally got a chance to meet his hero, Carson Wentz, at Philadelphia Eagles training camp on Friday.

July 26, 2019

Investigations

Man arrested in fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl in Atlantic City

A Pleasantville man was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl Naimah Bell, whose body was found at a home in Atlantic City.

July 26, 2019

Eagles

Chris Long addresses Eagles comeback fantasy: 'Exes move on, player'

As the Philadelphia Eagles get their 2019 training camp underway, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is hoping to see signs that the young players he has at defensive end can effectively round out a rotation that lost Chris Long and Michael Bennett this offseason.

July 25, 2019

Television

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' staffer sneaks into Paddy's Pub, films solo dance video

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' staffer sneaks into Paddy's Pub and films solo dance video

July 25, 2019

Space

Meteor spotted in Bucks County sky and across the Northeastern U.S.

More than 350 witnesses reported seeing a bright meteor streak across the sky in the Northeastern U.S. on Wednesday night, including at least one person in Bucks County who captured the event on video.

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