Michael Tanenbaum

Michael Tanenbaum Headshot

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

May 6, 2019

Phillies

Bryce Harper's wife tells off Instagram model who flirted with Phillies star

Bryce and Kayla Harper chose Philadelphia in part to begin a family here, with a good 330 million reasons supporting that decision. 

May 6, 2019

Deaths

Hatboro man, 25, suffers fatal heart attack during Broad Street Run

Brian Smart, 25, of Hatboro, died during Sunday's Blue Cross Broad Street Run after suffering a heart attack, one of his employers said Monday.

May 6, 2019

Television

Chase Utley talks 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' perfect fit with Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley has been making interview rounds lately, including this weekend when he had conversation about his time with the Phillies and his connection to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."

May 6, 2019

Restaurants

Mike's BBQ in South Philly trading free sandwiches for framed art

Do you take great pictures of Philadelphia? Mike's BBQ wants them, and they'll give you a sandwich if you frame one for them.

May 3, 2019

Recreation

Philadelphia Zoo to debut WildWorks zipline and ropes course

Guests at the Philadelphia Zoo will soon have a chance to simulate the aerial life of our primate ancestors.

May 3, 2019

Sixers

Sixers Twitter rips ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy for Joel Embiid rant

Sixers fans pounced on ESPN announcer Jeff Van Gundy after his rant about Joel Embiid during game three of the team's second round series against the Toronto Raptors.

May 3, 2019

Broad Street Run

2019 Broad Street Run: Here are the road closures and parking restrictions

The 2019 Blue Cross Broad Street Run is the start of a busy day of events on Sunday, that includes a Phillies game and a Sixers playoff game. Here is the information you'll need to know about road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours.

May 3, 2019

Bars

Pop-up bar made of Lego pieces is coming to Philly

The Brick Bar is coming to Philadelphia this fall. The unique pop-up bar creates a drinking establishment, built from of a million Lego pieces.

May 2, 2019

Phillies

Smash Mouth calls Phillies' Bryce Harper a 'jackass' for spurning Giants

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is a money-hungry "jackass" who deserves the boos he received at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night, according to 90s rock band Smash Mouth.

May 2, 2019

Cycling

Indego announces expansion with 400 more electric bikes in Philly

Philadelphia's bike share program Indego will continue its expansion in 2019 with the debut of 400 additional pedal-assist electric bikes.

All PhillyVoice contributors