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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

December 26, 2018

NBA

Twitter reacts to Sixers' Ben Simmons sinking 22-foot jumper

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Boston Celtics 121-114 in an overtime loss on Christmas, providing more ammunition to critics who claim the team can't handle their rivals to the north, Toronto included.

December 26, 2018

Casinos

New Jersey man deals royal flush; wins $1 million on $5 poker bet at Borgata

by Michael Tanenbaum

A retired Lakewood man got the Christmas gift of a lifetime on Saturday afternoon at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

December 25, 2018

Charity

Meek Mill gives second Xbox to North Philly boy who was robbed after charity event

by Michael Tanenbaum

North Philadelphia native and hip-hop star Meek Mill came to the rescue of a young boy who attended his charity giveaway event on Christmas Eve.

December 25, 2018

Holidays

Santa Gritty crashed a Philly area wedding this weekend

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty paid a visit to the Manufacturers' Golf & Country Club over the weekend to attend a wedding reception.

December 25, 2018

NFL

Saints' Mark Ingram, Alvin Kamara call Eagles 'fraudulents' for ski mask motivation

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles are still alive for the last wildcard slot in the NFC playoff hunt. New Orleans Saints' running backs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara think the defending Super Bowl champions are frauds.

December 25, 2018

Investigations

GoFundMe refunds thousands of donors in N.J. trio's viral $400,000 scam

by Michael Tanenbaum

GoFundMe has reportedly given refunds to more than 14,000 people who donated to the viral scam allegedly hatched last year by a New Jersey couple and a homeless accomplice.

December 21, 2018

Eagles

Eagles' Darren Sproles wins Emmy Award for mini-documentary

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles is the prototypical NFL Swiss-army knife, a player who can impact games in a blink on offense and special teams.

December 21, 2018

Supreme

Justice Roberts tilts Supreme Court in rejection of Trump's asylum ban

by Michael Tanenbaum

The U.S. Supreme court ruled in a 5-4 decision Friday to reject the Trump administration's request to ban asylum for migrants who enter the country illegally.

December 21, 2018

Investigations

Suspect sought in vandalism of Meek Mill's grandmother's South Philly home

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have released video of suspect who spray-painted multiple homes in South Philadelphia on Monday, including the home of Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill's grandmother.

December 21, 2018

NFL