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 5, 2019

NBA

Everyone thought Stephen A. Smith ran onto the court during Sixers-Bucks scrap

ESPN analyst was mistakenly identified as man on court during fight between Sixers' Joel Embiid and Bucks' Eric Bledsoe in Philadelphia.

April 5, 2019

Neighborhoods

Temple University launches special services district in North Philadelphia

Temple University and community leaders in North Philadelphia have joined forces to create the North Central Special Services District, which will pool local resources to address neighborhood issues, officials announced Friday. 

April 4, 2019

Infrastructure

Pennsylvania approves $54.7 million in statewide transportation infrastructure projects

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf approved $54.7 million in funding on Thursday for more than 100 transportation infrastructure projects across the state.

April 4, 2019

Investigations

Philadelphia man charged in vicious attack on cellmate at Montgomery County prison

A Philadelphia man being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is charged with attempted murder after authorities say he viciously attacked his cellmate last Saturday morning. 

April 4, 2019

Government

Philly launches PHL City ID card as alternative to driver's license

With the new PHL City ID, Philadelphia offers an alternative form of identification for residents who don't have driver's licenses or other forms of photo ID.

April 4, 2019

NBA

Bucks' Giannis Antetokuonmpo reacts to Joel Embiid's 'unstoppable' claim

The Philadelphia 76ers have looked pedestrian without big man Joel Embiid in the lineup, dropping winnable games to inferior teams like the Hawks, Magic and Mavericks over the last couple of weeks.

April 3, 2019

Crime

New Jersey pranksters charged with allegedly lighting sleeping friend on fire

Two New Jersey men who allegedly lit their sleeping friend on fire last month in Mays Landing are facing criminal charges.

April 3, 2019

Politics

Former Eagle Nnamdi Asomugha hosting talk with Clintons at The Met Philadelphia

Bill and Hillary Clinton are coming to The Met Philadelphia this month to have a conversation with former Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.

April 3, 2019

Business

Dave & Buster's reveals plan for Camden County location

Dave & Buster's will have a new location in Camden County next year in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township. What does that mean for Philadelphia's location on the Delaware River waterfront?

April 3, 2019

Airlines

American Airlines launches service from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia travelers now have an option to fly directly to Edinburgh Airport in Scotland with the launch of a new American Airlines flight.

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