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 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.

March 18, 2019

Investigations

12 men charged in Camden County 'ghost gun,' cocaine bust

Twelve men are facing criminal charges in connection with a Camden County network that allegedly sold outlawed "ghost guns" and cocaine, prosecutors said Monday. 

March 18, 2019

Film

'Detective Pikachu' tested 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' audio from Danny DeVito

The upcoming Pokémon movie "Detective Pikachu" has all the makings of a theatrical hit, but it may be the one rare case in which casting Ryan Reynolds was a blunder.

March 15, 2019

NBA

Sixers' Joel Embiid slated to join Stephen Curry on YouTube series '5 Minutes from Home'

The Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid will appear on the second season of the Warriors Stephen Curry's YouTube series, "5 Minutes from Home," in which various guests join Curry for a ride after Warriors home games.

March 15, 2019

Inspirations

Inspiring video of little girl at Harrisburg market reaches ABC World News

Nine-year-old Lilly in Harrisburg went viral after a Giant Food employee noticed the girl with special needs wanted to help him bag groceries.

March 15, 2019

Investigations

Drunk man, 20, charged after riding school bus, entering Wissahickon High School

An Abington man is facing misdemeanor charges after he allegedly rode a school bus and entered Wissahickon High School following a night of heavy drinking, according to police. 

March 15, 2019

Investigations

Two boys hospitalized after 'white powder' found at Philly school

Two boys were hospitalized Friday afternoon after authorities say they came into contact with a "white powder" at a public school in West Philly, according to the Philadelphia police

March 14, 2019

History

Five new Pa. historical markers approved for Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission approved 18 new historical markers across the state, including five in Philadelphia.

March 14, 2019

Food & Drink

Neil Patrick Harris, chef husband rank Philly's Vetri Cucina in top 10 U.S. restaurants

Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka ranked Philadelphia's Vetri Cucina one of the top ten restaurants in the United States.

March 14, 2019

Celebrities

'Game of Thrones' author trashes New York Giants for Odell Beckham Jr. trade

The New York Giants may have inadvertently contributed to the further delay of George R.R. Martin completing "A Song of Ice and Fire," provoking the author to lash out in a blog about their abysmal offseason.

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