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.
February 18, 2019
MLB
Mike Trout answers speculation about a Phillies homecoming
As MLB free agency crawls along, Angels superstar Mike Trout reacts to conjecture that he'll eventually join the Philadelphia Phillies.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
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 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 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 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
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 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.Just In
- Instant observations: With Joel Embiid and Paul George sidelined, another late-game collapse sinks Sixers in Toronto
- N.J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
- N.J. lawmakers fast-track bills limiting cooperation with ICE after Minneapolis shooting
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Data centers are straining N.J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
- At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events
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