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 29, 2019
Odd News
Two Jersey Shore towns issue false tsunami alerts
A pair of police departments along the New Jersey coast startled some residents Monday with a false tsunami alert.April 29, 2019
Universities
West Chester University breaks ground on largest building in school's history
West Chester University officially broke ground last weekend on what will become the largest building in the school's 148-year history. The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons will be home to West Chester's growing health sciences, physics and biomedical engineering programs.April 29, 2019
Restaurants
Six Philly brunch spots make OpenTable's top 100 in U.S.
Just in time for Mother's Day, reservations app OpenTable has released the top 100 brunch spots in the United States, and Philadelphia is well-represented.April 29, 2019
Authors
'Game of Thrones' author calls Giants' Daniel Jones pick 'insane'
Most of this week's discussion about "Game of Thrones" will center on the epic Battle of Winterfell as the HBO series nears the end of its final season.April 29, 2019
Investigations
Three Philly students hospitalized after eating 'possibly laced' Rice Krispies treats
Three seventh-graders in Philly were hospitalized after eating Rice Krispies treats that may have been laced with an unknown substance, police said Monday. The students attend Martha Washington School in West Philadelphia.April 26, 2019
Food & Drink
Friday is National Pretzel Day and these spots are giving them out for free
Today is National Pretzel Day and probably no city is more excited about it than Philadelphia.April 26, 2019
NFL
Twitter can't contain itself over New York Giants' pitiful draft
With the sixth selection in the 2019 NFL draft, the New York Giants selected Duke quarterback Daniel Jones, a player many analysts expected wouldn't go before the latter part of the first round, at the earliest.April 26, 2019
Music
Bruce Springsteen debuts 'Hello Sunshine' from new album 'Western Stars'
Bruce Springsteen revealed the details of his upcoming full-length album, "Western Stars," which will be released June 14. The first single, "Hello Sunshine," comes out Friday.April 26, 2019
Weather
Eagles' Jason Kelce gives FOX29 weather report on dreary Friday
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce helped FOX29's Sue Serio deliver this weekend's weather forecast on Friday.April 26, 2019
Eagles
Eagles' Alshon Jeffery hiding autographed jerseys around Philly during NFL draft
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is celebrating the NFL draft by hiding autographed kids jerseys around the city. He is giving clues to the jerseys' locations on his Twitter account.Just In
- The cat walk trend came to West Philly, and made for a purr-fect afternoon
- Early 'Rocky' draft and poster signed by movie's cast are up for auction
- Insomnia Cookies rolls out new heated catering box to keep treats warm for up to three hours
- Hundreds boycotted Jewish-owned restaurants in Rittenhouse — and were met by hundreds of counter-protesters
- The Eagles could hold on to Saquon Barkley to be competitive in 2027 – but will they be?
- Fantasy football injuries: Updates on Patrick Mahomes, Puka Nacua, Luther Burden
- Phillies invite fans to Sleep Out at Citizens Bank Park to help youth experiencing homelessness
- Floyd Mayweather, Pedro Martínez and Sammy Sosa added to Philly Show autograph lineup in Oaks
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