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

June 4, 2019

Investigations

Dominican Republic police question Wilmington woman's story of brutal attack at resort

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have called into question the story of a Wilmington woman who said she was savagely beaten while staying at a resort in Punta Cana in January. 

June 4, 2019

Sightseeing

Pennsylvania's Strasburg Railroad train ride named one of the most scenic in United States

A train ride is often only as good as the landscapes it has to offer, even if they're brief glimpses away from a book or a cellphone. 

June 3, 2019

Investigations

Wildwood police seek man who allegedly ran woman over with sports car

Wildwood police have recovered the vehicle of a man who allegedly ran a woman over during Memorial Day weekend — but the 21-year-old suspect is still on the loose.

June 3, 2019

NFL

Nick Foles returns to Jaguars practice, says wife is 'way stronger than I'll ever be'

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has returned to practice for the Jacksonville Jaguars as he and his wife cope with last week's devastating news of a miscarriage.

June 3, 2019

Courts

Former Eagle Lito Sheppard gets $840 restitution from cousin Jabar Gaffney in alleged BMW vandalism

Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard has reached a settlement with his cousin, ex-NFL wide receiver Jabar Gaffney, in connection with a vandalism incident in Florida last June.

June 3, 2019

MLB

Chase Utley had the perfect reaction to missing Phillies-Dodgers for a Kidz Bop concert

Now that Chase Utley is retired from baseball, it's fair to ask whether the Los Angeles resident has more of a rooting interest in his most recent team, the Dodgers, or in the Phillies, where he won his only championship.

June 3, 2019

Firefighters

Philadelphia firefighter dies during Cape May triathlon

Philadelphia firefighter dies during Cape May Triathlon

May 31, 2019

Late Night

Embiid, Simmons, Barkley read NBA Mean Tweets on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Philadelphia 76ers fans are grinding their teeth Friday morning over the start of the NBA Finals, which featured a stout Game One victory for the Toronto Raptors over the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

May 31, 2019

Phillies

Phillies' Rhys Hoskins, Jon Dorenbos gave away a car on 'Ellen' during tornado watch

Ellen DeGeneres got help from Phillies star Rhys Hoskins and former Eagle Jon Dorenbos for a contest at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

May 31, 2019

Real Estate

The 700 club in Northern Liberties has been sold

Northern Liberties destination dance club and bar The 700 is in the final stages of being sold to a buyer from California.

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