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.


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January 7, 2019

Travel

Megabus has special Eagles route to New Orleans for Saints playoff game

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to New Orleans for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. If you're willing to endure hours on a bus, Megabus will get you there for $99.

January 7, 2019

Celebrities

Bam Margera scribbles note from rehab, tired of being called 'drunk, crazy or f***ed up'

Bam Margera doesn't need alcohol to be Bam Margera, evidently. 

January 7, 2019

Movies

M. Night Shyamalan on twist endings: They're 'not the moonwalk'

In less than two weeks, M. Night Shyamalan will debut arguably the most anticipated film of his career, as "Glass" hits theaters on Jan. 18.

January 7, 2019

NFL

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott tweets support for Bears' Cody Parkey

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott sticks up for Bears kicker Cody Parkey after excruciated missed kick costs Chicago in 16-15 Wild Card loss.

January 4, 2019

Business

Checkers opening 40 new Philly-area locations, hiring 1,000 employees

Fast food giant Checkers and Rally's plans to open 40 new locations in the Philadelphia area over the next several years, hiring more than 1,000 employees to staff the new restaurants.

January 4, 2019

Investigations

Delaware police had chased driver involved in fatal South Philly Mummers crash earlier in night

The driver in a crash that killed three people in South Philadelphia after midnight Wednesday was pursued by police in Delaware just a half-hour before the fatal crash, authorities revealed on Friday.

January 4, 2019

Wildlife

Murder of crows apparently guard Allentown from 'Bird Box' presence

Thousands of crows have descended on the Allentown area over the last month to roost for the winter. They may also be protecting the area from "the presence" in Netflix's apocalyptic horror film "Bird Box."

January 4, 2019

Investigations

Alleged burglar of Pennsylvania music shop tells camera, 'Go Eagles'

A Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, man who allegedly attempted to steal musical instruments from a local shop had one message for the world as he entered a cop car: "Go Eagles."

January 3, 2019

Investigations

Woman's necklace with mom's ashes stolen after Mummers Parade

A South Philadelphia woman is desperately seeking help from the public after a treasured piece of jewelry was stolen from her during a post-Mummers Parade event on Tuesday night.

January 3, 2019

NFL

Eagles' Chris Long 'just another dude' to younger brother on Bears

Brotherly love will be set aside on Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Chicago Bears in an NFC Wildcard matchup at Soldier Field. Eagles defensive end Chris Long, 33, and Bears guard Kyle Long, 30, will face each other for the first time in the playoffs.

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