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.
January 22, 2019
Agriculture
Pennsylvania submits plan to open commercial hemp cultivation
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has submitted a plan to the USDA that would open the door to commercial applications for the industrial cultivation of hemp.January 21, 2019
Movies
New photos appear to confirm a blue Will Smith as Genie in 'Aladdin'
Early reaction to photos of the actor and West Philly native dressed as Genie were less than enthusiastic. His appearance was met with disappointment primarily because he wasn't blue like Robin Williams' original Genie.January 21, 2019
Investigations
South Jersey mom charged in death of infant son
A Lumberton, New Jersey woman has been charged with a crime after authorities say she passed out on top of her infant son on Sunday night, suffocating the boy in the midst of an apparent overdose.January 21, 2019
Investigations
Father, son presumed dead in Lehigh Township home explosion
A father and his 10-year-old son are presumed dead in the aftermath of a home explosion in Lehigh Township early Monday morning.January 21, 2019
NFL
Eagles' Chris Long marvels at Saints fan's 'artistic' destruction of TV
In other explosive Eagles news, veteran defensive end Chris Long was stunned by the reaction of a New Orleans Saints fan who destroyed his TV after Sunday's NFC Championship loss to the L.A. Rams.January 18, 2019
NFL
Eagles' Fletcher Cox fires back against critics on Saints fake punt
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox defended himself against critics who claimed he didn't give full effort on a crucial special teams play against the New Orleans Saints.January 18, 2019
Courts
Man admits he faked being Phillies player to score free stuff
Michael Glenn Barnes, 37, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, could spend decades in prison after admitting he faked multiple identities — including a Philadelphia Phillies pitcher — as part of a long-running scheme to obtain and resell valuable goods.January 18, 2019
Business
Tony Luke's announces plan for seven cheesesteak shops in New York City
One of Philadelphia's most storied cheesesteak spots is expanding to the Big Apple.January 18, 2019
Television
Kevin Hart battles Skip Bayless over Eagles, predicts Sixers title
As a more or less self-proclaimed ambassador for Philadelphia sports, Kevin Hart's fame allows him to represent the city's collective position on various issues concerning the Eagles and Sixers.January 17, 2019
Movies
Kevin Hart to star in live-action Monopoly movie
Kevin Hart will finally be moving on from the Oscars-LGBTQ controversy to another never-ending story: Monopoly. Lionsgate will tap "Ride Along" director Tim K. Story to team up with Hart for the film.Just In
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- City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act
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