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 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 18, 2019

Universities

Temple launches scholarship program to support first-generation students

A new scholarship program at Temple University will provide needs-based funding to first-generation college students who face challenging financial circumstances.

February 18, 2019

Sixers

Sixers' Ben Simmons talks LeBron James, wildlife on Kevin Hart's 'Cold as Balls' series

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons made his All-Star Game debut Sunday night with Team LeBron, compiling a respectable 10-6-7 stat line during a furious comeback win.

February 18, 2019

Investigations

Suspect held after 14-year-old girl shot in face in Northeast Philly

Gun violence in Philadelphia has left a string of teenagers dead or injured in February.

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 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

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 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

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.

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