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

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. 

March 20, 2019

Film

Kevin Smith geeks out over daughter's cameo in Quentin Tarantino trailer

Kevin Smith geeks out over daughter's cameo in Quinton Tarantino trailer

March 20, 2019

Development

Outfield backdrop at Citizens Bank Park will be missing prominent Holiday Inn this season

A familiar part of the scenery at Citizens Bank Park will be conspicuously missing in 2019 as the Philadelphia Phillies start the new season this year. 

March 20, 2019

NBA

Sixers' Ben Simmons gives Australia's 'Egg Boy' a shout out during Tuesday's game

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons paid tribute Tuesday night to "Egg Boy," AKA 17-year-old Will Connolly show smashed and egg on the head Fraser Anning, an Islamaphobic Australian politician.

March 19, 2019

Legislation

Philly bill moves to install speed cameras, impose fines on Roosevelt Boulevard

A new bill under consideration in City Council would authorize the installation of speed cameras on an 11.75-mile corridor of Roosevelt Boulevard between 9th Street and the Philadelphia County Line.

March 19, 2019

Media

Former 94WIP host Josh Innes, fired in Houston, calls radio market 'boring without me in it'

The airwaves are once again without sports radio agitator Josh Innes, the former SportsRadio 94WIP host who was fired last week from Houston's SportsTalk 790.

March 19, 2019

Legislation

Another marijuana legalization bill to be introduced in Pennsylvania Senate

Two state senators will soon introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania, marking the second time this year a bill has surfaced in the Pennsylvania legislature.

March 19, 2019

Investigations

Massive cocaine haul reportedly found in bust at Port of Philadelphia

A potentially record-breaking cocaine bust reportedly occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Port of Philadelphia.

March 18, 2019

Phillies

Phillies players reportedly played 'Fortnite' during Braves game last season

Former Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana said he smashed a clubhouse TV at the end of last season because teammates were playing "Fortnite" during a game against the Atlanta Braves.

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