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.
January 23, 2019
Odd News
Pennsylvania man desperate to build Wendy's restaurant faces felony charges
A Wapwallopen, Luzerne County, man who tried to speed up the construction of a Wendy's restaurant is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly forging more than a dozen signatures on construction documents.January 22, 2019
NFL
Eagles fanatic 'Tat Man' will get Birds ink on entire head
The bald Eagles fan best known in Philadelphia as "Tat Man" is hard at work covering virtually his entire body with team-related art.January 22, 2019
Cities
Only 26 percent of Americans recognize Philadelphia's skyline
Philadelphia's skyline has changed pretty dramatically since the turn of the century, adding its two tallest buildings in just the last 15 years.January 22, 2019
Feats
Olympic snowboarder slides down entire rail at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Most of the time, challenges involving Philadelphia's Rocky Steps require going up, not down.January 22, 2019
Agriculture
Pennsylvania submits plan to open commercial hemp cultivation
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has submitted a plan to the USDA that would open the door to commercial applications for the industrial cultivation of hemp.January 21, 2019
Movies
New photos appear to confirm a blue Will Smith as Genie in 'Aladdin'
Early reaction to photos of the actor and West Philly native dressed as Genie were less than enthusiastic. His appearance was met with disappointment primarily because he wasn't blue like Robin Williams' original Genie.January 21, 2019
Investigations
Father, son presumed dead in Lehigh Township home explosion
A father and his 10-year-old son are presumed dead in the aftermath of a home explosion in Lehigh Township early Monday morning.January 21, 2019
Investigations
South Jersey mom charged in death of infant son
A Lumberton, New Jersey woman has been charged with a crime after authorities say she passed out on top of her infant son on Sunday night, suffocating the boy in the midst of an apparent overdose.January 21, 2019
NFL
Eagles' Chris Long marvels at Saints fan's 'artistic' destruction of TV
In other explosive Eagles news, veteran defensive end Chris Long was stunned by the reaction of a New Orleans Saints fan who destroyed his TV after Sunday's NFC Championship loss to the L.A. Rams.January 18, 2019
NFL
Eagles' Fletcher Cox fires back against critics on Saints fake punt
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox defended himself against critics who claimed he didn't give full effort on a crucial special teams play against the New Orleans Saints.Just In
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- Mastriano says God told him not to run for Pa. governor again in 2026
- Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all
- 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
- Open thread replay: 49ers 23, Eagles 19
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