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.


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March 25, 2019

NFL

Eagles' Chris Long posts tribute to retired Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end says the New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, who announced his retirement on Sunday, is the best tight end he's ever seen in the NFL.

March 25, 2019

Courts

Bucks County addiction treatment center allegedly ran multimillion dollar insurance fraud scheme

Eleven people and nine businesses connected to a Bucks County addiction treatment network Liberation Way have been charged in an alleged insurance fraud scheme that netted more than $44 million in profits over the last four years, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday.

March 22, 2019

Wildlife

Susquehanna University says black bear damaged hive, stole honey from beekeepers

Officials at Susquehanna University in Snyder County are making light of a campus theft involving the beekeeping club, a black bear and lots of honey.

March 22, 2019

Athletes

Kobe Bryant, Nick Foles have hilarious encounter in Newport Beach

More than a year after being named Super Bowl MVP and then signing an $88 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars this month, Nick Foles still doesn't seem to realize he's a household name and face. 

March 22, 2019

Nature

Northern Lights: How they might be visible in Pennsylvania this weekend

The Northern Lights, or the aurora borealis, might be visible in Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 23, due to atmospheric conditions over North America. The Northern Lights are one of nature's most brilliant displays of color in motion. 

March 22, 2019

Sixers

Joel Embiid, Steph Curry reveal why Philly food once made Warriors star go 0-11 from three in Philly

Fresh off crowning himself "the most unstoppable player in the NBA," Sixers big man Joel Embiid made an appearance this week on the YouTube series of Golden State Warriors' star Stephen Curry.

March 21, 2019

Anniversaries

Twitter reacts to 15-year anniversary of Veterans Stadium demolition

It has been 15 years since Philadelphia said goodbye to Veterans Stadium, where the Eagles and Phillies spent decades thrilling and destroying our souls.

March 21, 2019

Lottery

Another Philly-area ShopRite sells $1 million winning Powerball ticket

Shop Rite is the lucky place to buy Powerball tickets in Greater Philadelphia. A $1 million ticket was sold at a ShopRite in West Deptford this week. Last week, a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at the ShopRite of Roxborough.

March 21, 2019

Food & Drink

New York Lebanese eatery Naya coming to Center City

A Lebanese restaurant in New York City will make its first venture outside the Big Apple with a spin-off location in Philadelphia this spring.

March 21, 2019

Investigation

U.S. Customs agents reveal details of massive cocaine bust at Port of Philadelphia

Customs & Border Protection agents joined Homeland Security officials for a Thursday morning press conference announcing the findings of massive cocaine bust at the Port of Philadelphia earlier this week. 

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