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.
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.March 29, 2019
Wildlife
Baby seals are washing up at Jersey Shore, prompting action from marine vets
As temperatures start to climb and locals start to visit the beach, marine experts are seeking help to locate baby seals who have been washing up at the Jersey Shore lately.March 29, 2019
Humor
Charlie Day writes new song, offers it to Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Charlie Day wrote a song on his Casio keyboard and has offered it to the Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger.March 29, 2019
Astronomy
Video shows fireball spotted by witnesses in Lehigh Valley sky
Witnesses in parts of Pennsylvania and the East Coast have reported seeing a bright fireball dart through the sky — and once again, there's video evidence to prove it.March 29, 2019
Investigations
Police: Man armed with knife barricaded himself in Center City high-rise
Philadelphia police are responding to a barricade situation involving a man armed with a knife in Center City.March 29, 2019
Transportation
PennDOT plans aggressive pothole repairs in Philadelphia region
PennDOT it will be fixing potholes on more than 70 state highways in the five-county Philadelphia region. Repair crews will be deployed beginning Monday, April 1.March 28, 2019
Sixers
Sixers' Jimmy Butler downs wings in countrified 'Hot Ones' appearance
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jimmy Butler at the beginning of the year because they knew he had a clutch factor that the team badly needed.March 28, 2019
Development
North Philly's historic Budd Company plant sold to New York developers
The abandoned home of the former Budd Company, one of Philadelphia's foremost industrial giants, has been sold to a New York private equity and development firm.March 28, 2019
Food & Drink
Citizens Bank Park adds new menu items for 2019 Phillies season
Philadelphia Phillies fans will have several new foods to choose from Citizens Bank Park in 2019.Just In
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- Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul confirms Sixers have LeBron James' attention: 'Everything has changed'
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