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

March 15, 2019

Investigations

Two boys hospitalized after 'white powder' found at Philly school

Two boys were hospitalized Friday afternoon after authorities say they came into contact with a "white powder" at a public school in West Philly, according to the Philadelphia police

March 15, 2019

Inspirations

Inspiring video of little girl at Harrisburg market reaches ABC World News

Nine-year-old Lilly in Harrisburg went viral after a Giant Food employee noticed the girl with special needs wanted to help him bag groceries.

March 15, 2019

Investigations

Drunk man, 20, charged after riding school bus, entering Wissahickon High School

An Abington man is facing misdemeanor charges after he allegedly rode a school bus and entered Wissahickon High School following a night of heavy drinking, according to police. 

March 14, 2019

Celebrities

'Game of Thrones' author trashes New York Giants for Odell Beckham Jr. trade

The New York Giants may have inadvertently contributed to the further delay of George R.R. Martin completing "A Song of Ice and Fire," provoking the author to lash out in a blog about their abysmal offseason.

March 14, 2019

Food & Drink

Neil Patrick Harris, chef husband rank Philly's Vetri Cucina in top 10 U.S. restaurants

Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka ranked Philadelphia's Vetri Cucina one of the top ten restaurants in the United States.

March 14, 2019

History

Five new Pa. historical markers approved for Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission approved 18 new historical markers across the state, including five in Philadelphia.

March 14, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' Mack Hollins cracks perfect joke about returning jersey number to DeSean Jackson

DeSean Jackson is back with the Philadelphia Eagles. At a press conference Thursday the wideout revealed he had obtained his old No. 10 from current Eagles receiver Mack Hollins.

March 13, 2019

Food & Drink

Former Eagles QB Nick Foles reveals favorite Philly restaurant

When you're the MVP of the Philadelphia Eagles' first-ever Super Bowl title, a hearty farewell is in order if you're leaving town.

March 13, 2019

Travel

Philadelphia International Airport sees biggest jump in passengers since 2008

The passenger total at Philadelphia International Airport in 2018 grew by 7.1 percent, the highest increase in more than a decade.

March 13, 2019

Theft

Chinese man returns Kobe Bryant's stolen Lower Merion High School jersey

More than two years after burglars swiped Kobe Bryant memorabilia from a display case at Lower Merion High School, one of the future Hall of Famer's jerseys has been safely returned — from China. 

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