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 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

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

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

Legislation

New Jersey law bans employers from asking job applicants about salary histories

A new wage equity law in New Jersey will prevent employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. The law is designed to promote equal pay and combat wage discrimination based on gender, race and age.

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.

July 25, 2019

Investigations

Authorities investigate fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl in Atlantic City

An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old girl was fatally shot in Atlantic City, prosecutors said.

July 24, 2019

Investigations

Mays Landing woman dies in boating accident on NJ Intracoastal Waterway, driver charged with BUI

A Mays Landing woman died Sunday night in a boating crash on the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. Police say was caused by an impaired driver. 

July 24, 2019

Development

Brandywine reveals plans for new office building, park in King of Prussia

Work has begun on the redevelopment of a King of Prussia property that will soon be home to an office building and a public trail. 

July 24, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' Lane Johnson says PED violations should disqualify him from Hall of Fame

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson doesn't think he should be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame after receiving two suspensions for using performance enhancing drugs during his career.

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