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 9, 2019

NBA

Sixers fans tweet anxiety, support ahead of crucial Game 6 against Raptors

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia 76ers will look to put Tuesday night's 36-point beatdown in Toronto behind them tonight as they face playoff elimination at home against the Raptors in Game 6.

May 9, 2019

Business

California Pizza Kitchen opens at Philadelphia International Airport

by Michael Tanenbaum

California Pizza Kitchen opened at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday morning, giving travelers another dining option.

May 8, 2019

Real Estate

Philly to announce $10,000 assistance program for first-time homebuyers

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia will provide up to $10,000 in assistance for first-time homebuyers through a new city program called Philly First Home.

May 8, 2019

Food & Drink

Suraya team reveals plans for two Center City restaurants, cafe

by Michael Tanenbaum

The group behind some of Fishtown's most popular restaurants has three projects planned for a site in Center City.

May 8, 2019

Education

Delco elementary school drops 'God Bless America' from Pledge of Allegiance

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sabold Elementary School in Springfield, Delaware County, will no longer tack on the phrase "God Bless America" to the end of the Pledge of Allegiance, following a legal complaint initiated by a parent, the school district announced.

May 8, 2019

Food & Drink

Philly restaurant's shrimp tacos named among top 75 in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of Philadelphia's top contemporary Mexican restaurants, El Vez, has earned a high mark for its signature shrimp taco.

May 8, 2019

Healthy Eating

Repetition is key to establishing healthy eating habits among children

by Michael Tanenbaum

Getting children on board with eating healthy foods is a matter of repetition and persistence, according to new research published by Philadelphia-based Elsevier.

May 7, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' Lane Johnson ends feud with new teammate Zach Brown

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is one of the team's most vocal trash talkers, whether he's targeting the New England Patriots, Donovan McNabb or even Zach Brown, a guy who will now be joining him in midnight green.

May 7, 2019

Crime

Manager of McCormick & Schmick's robbed at gunpoint in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

The manager of popular Center City seafood restaurant McCormick & Schmick's was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend, according to police.

May 7, 2019

Crime

Man arrested for driving BMW without tires on I-95 in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he drove for about 10 minutes on I-95 in Philadelphia with no tires on his vehicle, according to Pennsylvania State Police.