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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May 2, 2019

Phillies

Smash Mouth calls Phillies' Bryce Harper a 'jackass' for spurning Giants

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is a money-hungry "jackass" who deserves the boos he received at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night, according to 90s rock band Smash Mouth.

May 2, 2019

Cycling

Indego announces expansion with 400 more electric bikes in Philly

Philadelphia's bike share program Indego will continue its expansion in 2019 with the debut of 400 additional pedal-assist electric bikes.

May 2, 2019

Crowdfunding

GoFundMe supports South Jersey man lit on fire by 'friends'

A Brigantine man who was severely burned when his supposed friends lit him on fire in March is receiving financial support from a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical costs.

May 2, 2019

Real Estate

Former Eagles QB Nick Foles lists Haddonfield home for sale

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles will always have a figurative home in the Philadelphia area, but he's officially making his exit now that he's a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

May 1, 2019

NFL

Washington GM Bruce Allen calls B.S. on Giants' Dave Gettleman

Washington Redskins GM Bruce Allen says Giants GM Dave Gettleman had no idea about the team's draft board when it came to selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones. The Redskins always wanted Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, Allen said.

May 1, 2019

Rivers

Philly raises $4.5 million to dredge Schuylkill River for first time in 20 years

The Schuylkill River will be dredged for the first time in 20 years to remove silt buildup. The project is the result of organizations across the Philadelphia region raising $4.5 million, officials said Wednesday.

May 1, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' DeSean Jackson to wear cleats honoring slain rapper Nipsey Hussle

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson will pay tribute to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle with two pairs of custom cleats throughout the 2019-2020 season.

May 1, 2019

Obituaries

Founder of Mack's Pizza in Wildwood dies at 91

Joe Mack, a luminary of pizza at the Jersey Shore, died Tuesday morning at 91 years old. 

April 30, 2019

Travel

Frontier Airlines launches non-stop service from Philly to five U.S. cities

Frontier Airlines launched non-stop service from Philadelphia International Airport to Las Vegas, Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh-Durham and Pensacola. The airline celebrated the expansion with a series of events around the city. 

April 30, 2019

Parenting

New moms need sleep, dads need exercise to thrive, Penn State study finds

New moms and dads may be affected differently by changes to their sleep and exercise habits, with different needs in order to support family dynamics, according to research from Penn State University.

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