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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

October 28, 2018

Health News

Penn Medicine breaks ground on new Radnor outpatient center

by Michael Tanenbaum

Officials at Penn Medicine broke ground Friday on a new Advanced Patient Care facility that will replace an existing facility in Radnor that has been in operation since 1997.

October 28, 2018

MLB

President Trump slams 'nervous' ex-Phillie Ryan Madson for World Series meltdown

by Michael Tanenbaum

President Donald Trump was so sickened by the L.A. Dodgers' collapse in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night that he fired off a tweet ripping a bullpen led by former Philadelphia Phillies reliever Ryan Madson.

October 26, 2018

Development

Bart Blatstein eyes Atlantic City's former Showboat casino for apartments

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein will look to further revive Atlantic City's former Showboat casino by converting one of its buildings into a residential community.

October 26, 2018

Television

Exton native's award-winning 'American Vandal' canceled by Netflix

by Michael Tanenbaum

"American Vandal," the true crime mockumentary series written by Exton native Tony Yacenda and co-creator Dan Perrault, has been canceled by Netflix after the recent release of its second season.

October 26, 2018

NBA

Sixers stars Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons both featured in new commercials

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons appeared in separate commercials this week, showing just how much the anchors of the Sixers' future have become household names. Nike and "The Grinch" put the NBA's rising talents in the spotlight with a pair of advertisements.

October 26, 2018

Transportation

Zooming 311-mph Maglev train with Philly stop 'can be done,' backers insist

by Michael Tanenbaum

Proponents of the high-speed maglev "bullet" train that grabbed headlines a few years ago believe that a 30-minute trip between Philadelphia and New York City is a very real prospect a the not-too-distant part of this century.

October 25, 2018

NFL

Eagles hype video includes Beatles-esque fight song for London game

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles will look to save their season from the brink Sunday morning as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at London's Wembley Stadium.

October 25, 2018

Food & Drink

Diners vote three Philly restaurants on OpenTable's top 50 vegetarian spots in U.S.

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's Bar Bombon, Charlie was a sinner and Zahav all made OpenTable's list of the top 50 restaurants for vegetarians in the United States. The list is based on the analysis of restaurant reviews.

October 25, 2018

Obituaries

Former Eagles linebacker coach Rod Rust dies in Ocean City

by Michael Tanenbaum

A former Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach from the tenure of Dick Vermeil died this week at his home in Ocean City.

October 25, 2018

Reality Television

'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro shares photo of black eye allegedly caused by girlfriend

by Michael Tanenbaum

The domestic saga of "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro continued this week after the reality TV actor claimed his girlfriend, Jen Harley, gave him a black eye.