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

April 16, 2019

Television

Chicago police shout out 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' for Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Chicago police turned to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" to make a point about the dangers of distracted driving.

April 16, 2019

Restaurants

Center City restaurant Russet to close in June

After seven years on Spruce Street in Center City, Russet will close its doors at the end of June.

April 15, 2019

Weather

Tornado warning in Philly area gives Twitter an overnight scare

Overnight storms that swept through the Philadelphia region gave residents across the Delaware Valley a shock in the middle of the night.

April 15, 2019

NBA

Warriors' Draymond Green defends Amir Johnson, Joel Embiid in cell phone incident

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green stood up for Sixers centers Amir Johnson and Joel Embiid after an ESPN camera caught them looking at a cell phone during a playoff loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

April 15, 2019

Food & Drink

Green Eggs Cafe set to open Brewerytown location this month

Brewerytown residents will soon have another brunch option with the opening of Green Eggs Cafe at the end of April. 

April 15, 2019

Business

Wawa reveals plans for tiny location in Center City

A small, 3,000-square-foot Wawa is slated to open at 16th and Chestnut Streets in the fall, CEO Chris Gheysens said at the company's 55th anniversary celebration.

April 15, 2019

Movies

Bob Saget directs first Redbox original film 'Benjamin' out this month

On April 23, Redbox will debut its first original film, 'Benjamin,' which is directed by and stars Bob Saget.

April 12, 2019

Wawa

Eagles legend Brian Dawkins crafts custom Wawa hoagie (... but it's only for sale in Florida)

Wawa and Philadelphia Eagles' Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins are teaming up on a charitable hoagie promotion this month in Jacksonville, Florida.

April 12, 2019

Television

Eagles' Chris Long set to write 'Game of Thrones' recaps for Sports Illustrated

The Philadelphia Eagles still aren't sure whether defensive end Chris Long will return to the team for the 2019-20 season, but that's not stopping Long from keeping busy while he makes his decision. 

April 12, 2019

Investigations

Penn State police investigate indecent assault allegations at football building

Penn State University police are investigating allegations of pattern of "inappropriate touching" at one of the school's football facilities, authorities said in a warning notice to students. 

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