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

February 15, 2019

Accidents

Pennsylvania man accidentally ran over, killed wife on Valentine's Day

A Palmer Township woman was killed on Valentine's Day when her husband accidentally ran her over in their driveway, police said.

February 15, 2019

Business

Osaka owners to pay $1 million in back wages to employees at Philadelphia, Lansdale restaurants

The owner of the Osaka restaurants in Chestnut Hill and Lansdale have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back wages to 201 employees.

February 15, 2019

Food & Drink

Bud & Marilyn's reveals plan for second location at Philadelphia airport

One of Center City's most charming restaurants is planning a second location at Philadelphia International Airport.

February 15, 2019

Transportation

Helicopter lift operation to cause Center City detours on Sunday

Delays should be expected and SEPTA access will be altered in Center City on Feb. 17.

February 14, 2019

NHL

Flyers' Claude Giroux, wife announce they're having a baby

Claude and Ryanne Giroux make Valentine's Day announcement: they're having a baby.

February 14, 2019

Movies

Will Smith reveals bad pitch behind his rejection of 'The Matrix'

At 50 years old, Will Smith is at a point where he can start to reflect on larger sample size of success and failure in his acting career. 

February 14, 2019

NJ Transit

Woman on NJ Transit train throws cringeworthy tantrum to save seat for purse

NJ Transit passenger whose purse was taking a seat on a crowded train on Wednesday, refused to move the bag and cursed at other passengers when she was told to move it.

February 14, 2019

Investigations

11 arrested in major Kensington drug bust

Law enforcement crackdown takes nearly $2 million of heroin, crack cocaine of streets of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.

February 13, 2019

NBA

Twitter reacts to Joel Embiid's outburst against refs in Sixers loss to Celtics

Sixers big man Joel Embiid lashed out against the referees after Philadelphia's 112-109 loss to the Boston Celtics.

February 13, 2019

Investigations

Haverford teen charged in classmate's shooting over marijuana deal

James McCauley, 17, allegedly shot another Haverford teen during a marijuana deal.

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