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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

May 23, 2019

Sixers

Former Sixer Kyle Korver says copy machine in Nets 2003 draft trade is dead

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kyle Korver, a formed Philadelphia 76er gave the commencement speech at Creighton University and told graduate how he was traded by the Nets for and office copier.

May 22, 2019

Odd News

Eagles playoff game at Philly mummers' bar inspired St. Louis Blues to embrace 'Gloria' as team song

by Michael Tanenbaum

The St. Louis Blues made it to Stanley Cup Finals, and there's a Philly link to their improbable run that involves the odd combination of The Jacks NYB mummers clubhouse, the Philadelphia Eagles and Laura Branigan's 1982 hit 'Gloria.'"

May 22, 2019

Dating

Hilarious dating profile admits belief Sixers got name from Schuylkill Expressway

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia 76ers' name is a reference to the year the Declaration of Independence was signed — in Philadelphia in 1776. A users on the dating app Hinge seems believe the 76ers were named after Interstate 76 — aka the Schuylkill Expressway.

May 22, 2019

Movies

Petition seeks to cast Danny DeVito as Marvel's next Wolverine

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fans of the "it's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star want to see Danny DeVito play the Wolverine when Marvel next resurfaces the X-Men character.

May 22, 2019

Investigations

South Jersey pastor allegedly sold bleach as miracle cure in Africa

by Michael Tanenbaum

Robert Baldwin, a Burlington County, New Jersey pastor, has come under fire for allegedly distributing a "miracle cure" to the people of Uganda containing ingredients that make up industrial bleach.

May 21, 2019

Crime

Feds allege roommate was in on former Eagle Mychael Kendricks' insider trading

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mark Wayne Ramsey, a roommate of former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks, allegedly participated in the insider trading scheme that netted the NFL player approximately $1.2 million, federal authorities said Tuesday.

May 21, 2019

Food & Drink

10 Philly restaurants make OpenTable's best for 'big night out' in America

by Michael Tanenbaum

OpenTable diners ranked 10 Philadelphia restaurants among the best in the United States to go out for a big occasion. Included among them is Zahav, which was recently named the best restaurant in the country by the James Beard Foundation.

May 21, 2019

Crime

Arrest made in fatal shooting of transwoman, advocate 'Tamika' Michelle Washington

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police charged Troy Bailey, 28, with homicide for fatal shooting of "Tamika" Michelle Washington, a transwoman and community advocate, on Sunday. Washington was found shot multiple times in Franklinville and later died at a hospital.

May 21, 2019

Government

Pennsylvania Census commission seeks $1-per-person from state to ensure accurate count

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania's Complete Count Commission asked lawmakers for $12.8 million in funding — the equivalent of $1 per state resident – to support its mission to ensure an accurate 2020 census in Pennsylvania. The 2020 Census data will determine the state's federal funding levels and the number of representative Pennsylvania has in the U.S. House.

May 20, 2019

Travel

Philly airport among worst in U.S. for summer flight delays

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia International Airport is among the worst airports in the United States for flight delays during the summer months, according to a new data analysis.