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 22, 2019
Controversies
Wildwood mayor says Kate Smith's 'God Bless America' will still be played on boardwalk this summer
In the wake of the controversy over the legacy of singer Kate Smith, Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. said Monday he will not stop playing her rendition of "God Bless America" on the Boardwalk.April 22, 2019
Phillies
Jimmy Rollins will debut in broadcast booth for Phillies-Mets game
Philadelphia Phillies great Jimmy Rollins will make his debut in the broadcast booth Monday night as the team heads to New York for a three game series with the Mets.April 22, 2019
Odd News
Philly parents-to-be roasted for oblivious Meal Train campaign
A Philadelphia couple is facing intense scrutiny and ridicule after requesting help from neighbors to navigate their exhausting experience as first-time parents.April 19, 2019
Fraud
Hundreds of counterfeit Bryce Harper jerseys seized at Philly port
More than 300 counterfeit jerseys of the Phillies star have been seized at the Port of Philadelphia in the weeks since the start of the Major League Baseball season, Customs & Border Protection officials said Friday.April 19, 2019
Sixers
Twitter tries to solve gaseous mystery on Sixers bench
Dominant performances from Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris helped propel the Philadelphia 76ers to an important road win in game three of their playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets.April 19, 2019
Flyers
Flyers cover Kate Smith statue, pull rendition of 'God Bless America'
The Philadelphia Flyers have followed the lead of the New York Yankees and cut ties with late singer Kate Smith, both citing a history of potential racism in her music.April 19, 2019
Police
Aston Township shuts down spring carnival after large fight
Investigators said the incident stemmed from a disagreement between two rival groups from out of town.April 18, 2019
Astronomy
The 2019 'pink moon' arrives Thursday night
Clear skies in Philadelphia on Thursday night will make for perfect viewing of the 2019 "pink moon," a bright display that will stick around over the coming nights and mornings.April 18, 2019
NBA
Nets guard calls Sixers' Embiid, Simmons 'disrespectful' for laughing about elbow shot
The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets are even at one game apiece as the playoff series shifts to the Barclays Center on Thursday night.April 18, 2019
Airlines
American Airlines adds service from Philadelphia to Bentonville
Philadelphia International Airport will have an American Airlines flight to Bentonville, Arkansas starting September 4.Just In
- Eagles-Commanders Week 16 inactives, with analysis
- Joel Embiid doubtful for Sixers-Mavericks on Saturday; Paul George out
- New dietary guidelines delayed again as RFK Jr. plans to reject expert panel's recommendations
- Flyers suspend radio announcer Tim Saunders for explicit comment caught on hot mic
- Free Library's most-borrowed book of the year was written by a local author
- Distillery to open in stables of Gilded Age mansion on Elkins Estate in Montgomery County
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