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 6, 2018

NBA

Allen Iverson defends his NBA GOAT in Players' Tribune article

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson, in an article he wrote for The Players Tribune, gives us a revealing and honest portrait of himself as a retired NBA superstar, one who's had time to process his public perception over the years.

December 6, 2018

Phillies

Phillies expand 2019 radio broadcast role for Kevin Frandsen

The Philadelphia Phillies tested out three different Kevins on their radio broadcasts last season. They appear to have settled on one of them for the 2019 season.

December 6, 2018

NFL

Howard Eskin doubles down on Eagles-Cowboys trash talk

Well, the Eagles had better beat the Cowboys on Sunday, because there's a ton of s***-talking going on ahead of this pivotal NFC East clash.

December 5, 2018

Bars

For sale in Northern Liberties, The 700 club is a treasure of its era

The 700, open for 21 years at the corner of Second and Fairmount streets in Philadelphia's Norther Liberties neighborhood, is for sale. The bar is a dance club and a soccer haunt that helped define the transformation the neighborhood around it.

December 5, 2018

Business

Philadelphia buys land to develop air cargo facility at airport

Philadelphia purchases more land to build new air cargo facility at Philadelphia International Airport over the next three years.

December 4, 2018

Investigations

GoFundMe for missing West Chester University professor seeks funds to hire private investigator

The family of a West Chester University professor, Thomas Short Jr., who went missing during the Thanksgiving holiday is seeking help to hire a private investigator to track down his whereabouts. 

December 4, 2018

Food & Drink

Del Frisco's Grille opens in Center City with charity half-priced menu

Del Frisco's Grille, a more casual complement to the decade-old Philadelphia steakhouse, opened Tuesday afternoon on South Broad Street in Center City, with the first of five half-price menu days dedicated to charitable causes.

December 4, 2018

Media

Philly named 'City of the Year' 2018 by GQ Magazine

Philadelphia is the city of the year in 2018, according to GQ Magazine. From the Eagles' Super Bowl victory to the election of progressive D.A. Larry Krasner, the City of Brotherly Love made its presence felt this year.

December 4, 2018

Eagles

Eagles Twitter converts Golden Tate's worm TD celebration into magical journey

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Golden Tate scored his first touchdown since joining the team in Monday night's 28-13 win over the Washington Redskins. He celebrated by doing the worm in the endzone on "Monday Night Football."

November 30, 2018

Business

Jefferson raises minimum wage to $15/hour across health system

Jefferson Health will raise the minimum wage for all hospital and university employees to $15 an hour at the start of the new year, the health system announced this week.

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