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

April 3, 2019

Politics

Former Eagle Nnamdi Asomugha hosting talk with Clintons at The Met Philadelphia

Bill and Hillary Clinton are coming to The Met Philadelphia this month to have a conversation with former Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.

April 2, 2019

Investigations

U.S. Marine from Horsham killed in Arizona helicopter crash

Maj. Matthew M. Wiegand, of Ambler, Montgomery County, and pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps, died in a helicopter crash after taking off from Yuma Air Station on March 30, 2019.

April 2, 2019

Investigations

Pottstown teen charged with shooting classmate under Chester County bridge

A 15-year-old boy is facing attempted homicide charges after he allegedly shot a classmate when they met to fight each other in East Coventry Township.

April 2, 2019

Television

Anthony Gargano, Marc Farzetta to host betting-focused series on NBC Sports Philadelphia+

NBC Sports Philadelphia+ will launch a new sports betting show hosted by Marc Farzetta, Anthony Gargano and Brad Feinberg.

April 2, 2019

Driving

Philly considers congestion pricing as New York City's plan moves forward

In Philadelphia, a congestion pricing policy could charge drivers fees for entering areas like Center City. New York City will adopt congestion pricing by the end of 2020, prompting other cities to consider taking similar actions to reduce vehicular traffic.

April 1, 2019

Investigations

Army paratrooper from South Jersey killed in live-fire training exercise

Nicholas Peter DiMona III, a 20-year-old U.S. Army paratrooper from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, died during a live-fire training session near Fort Greely in Alaska, military officials announced Monday.

April 1, 2019

Jersey Shore

Morey's Piers April Fools joke provokes Wildwood outrage online

An April Fools' Day prank from Morey's Pier that purported Curley's Fries on the Wildwood Boardwalk was closing to make way for healthier food options had many tricked ... and angry.

April 1, 2019

NFL

Former Eagle DeMarco Murray pranks Cowboys fans with comeback tweet

DeMarco Murray, who played for the Eagles and Cowboys, faked his "unretirement" on April Fools' Day.

April 1, 2019

Wildlife

Blue crabs native to New Jersey running amok along coast of Spain

The blue crab, a seafood staple of the Chesapeake Bay and New Jersey, have become an invasive species in Spain's Ebro Delta region.

April 1, 2019

Police

Camden officials shut down Bam Margera party at Battleship New Jersey

Bam Margera's party at the Battleship New Jersey was canceled after the Camden Police Department raised concerns about the waterfront event on April 1, 2019.

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