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

December 18, 2018

Business

Aramark to light up sign at new Philly headquarters tonight

Global food services provider Aramark will move 1,200 employees into its new headquarters at 2400 Market St. in Philadelphia over the next month.

December 18, 2018

Crime

Philly woman's death in Bronx from butt injections ruled homicide

The death of a Philadelphia woman who received a butt injection from an unlicensed provider in the Bronx this past summer has been ruled a homicide, prosecutors said. 

December 18, 2018

Investigations

Flyers center to be prosecuted in alleged drug ring, report says

Philadelphia Flyers center Jori Lehtera will reportedly face criminal prosecution in Finland over his alleged connection to a cocaine ring, according to a media report.

December 18, 2018

Energy

Philadelphia signs major commitment to new solar energy facility

Philadelphia has entered a power purchasing agreement for solar electricity from a 70-megawatt facility in Adams County. The city aims to use 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.

December 17, 2018

NFL

After Eagles shock Rams, Sean McVay face becomes a meme

The Philadelphia Eagles are still alive after their unexpected 30-23 victory over the L.A. Rams on "Sunday Night Football."

December 17, 2018

Investigations

Head of alleged prostitution house busted in Ocean City

The owner of L&G Spa in Ocean City, New Jersey, was arrested last week on charges she was managing a house of prostitution at the business on East Ninth Street, prosecutors said Monday.

December 17, 2018

Holidays

Gritty delivers 'honest' Christmas message to ESPN's Katie Nolan

Gritty paid a special visit to the home of ESPN personality Katie Kolan, whose new show, "Always Late With Katie Nolan," is her first dedicated program with the network since leaving FOX Sports 1. The purpose of this visit was to be extremely petty and condescending. We now know Gritty excels at this.

December 17, 2018

Investigations

Food safety violations unearthed at Citizens Bank Park, the Linc and Wells Fargo Center

Philadelphia stadium concessions at Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center all contained alarming high-level food safety violations, according to a new review of sports venues across North America.

December 12, 2018

Investigations

$8 million-per-week heroin operation busted in Bucks County

Eleven people were arrested Tuesday night in connection with the alleged discovery of a heroin packaging operation in Warminster Township, according to authorities involved in the multi-agency investigation. 

December 12, 2018

MLB

Las Vegas billboards call for Bryce Harper, Manny Machado to sign with Phillies

Major League Baseball free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are being recruited, remotely, to join the Philadelphia Phillies — at the Las Vegas winter meetings.

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