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.
April 29, 2019
Investigations
Three Philly students hospitalized after eating 'possibly laced' Rice Krispies treats
Three seventh-graders in Philly were hospitalized after eating Rice Krispies treats that may have been laced with an unknown substance, police said Monday. The students attend Martha Washington School in West Philadelphia.April 29, 2019
Authors
'Game of Thrones' author calls Giants' Daniel Jones pick 'insane'
Most of this week's discussion about "Game of Thrones" will center on the epic Battle of Winterfell as the HBO series nears the end of its final season.April 29, 2019
Restaurants
Six Philly brunch spots make OpenTable's top 100 in U.S.
Just in time for Mother's Day, reservations app OpenTable has released the top 100 brunch spots in the United States, and Philadelphia is well-represented.April 26, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Alshon Jeffery hiding autographed jerseys around Philly during NFL draft
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is celebrating the NFL draft by hiding autographed kids jerseys around the city. He is giving clues to the jerseys' locations on his Twitter account.April 26, 2019
Food & Drink
Friday is National Pretzel Day and these spots are giving them out for free
Today is National Pretzel Day and probably no city is more excited about it than Philadelphia.April 26, 2019
Weather
Eagles' Jason Kelce gives FOX29 weather report on dreary Friday
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce helped FOX29's Sue Serio deliver this weekend's weather forecast on Friday.April 26, 2019
Music
Bruce Springsteen debuts 'Hello Sunshine' from new album 'Western Stars'
Bruce Springsteen revealed the details of his upcoming full-length album, "Western Stars," which will be released June 14. The first single, "Hello Sunshine," comes out Friday.April 26, 2019
NFL
Twitter can't contain itself over New York Giants' pitiful draft
With the sixth selection in the 2019 NFL draft, the New York Giants selected Duke quarterback Daniel Jones, a player many analysts expected wouldn't go before the latter part of the first round, at the earliest.April 25, 2019
Government
Pennsylvania auditor general critical of $4.25 billion diverted to state police
More than $4.2 billion was diverted from road and bridge repairs in Pennsylvania to fund the state police over the last seven years, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said Thursday.April 25, 2019
Phillies
Jimmy Fallon takes on Phillies' Bryce Harper in 'MLB The Show' home run derby
Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday's "Tonight Show" challenged the Phillies Bryce Harper to a video game home run derby on "MLB The Show." Harper got to play as Harper, of course, and Fallon chose New York Yankees' slugger Aaron Judge.Just In
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