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

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

Celebrities

Looks like Meek Mill might have a new love interest

Meek Mill shared an Instagram post of himself riding a jet ski with a woman — but her face was obscured by an emoji in the picture. Fans think the North Philly rapper may have a new girlfriend.

January 2, 2019

NBA

Sixers' Joel Embiid trolled by 'The Goldbergs' actor Jeff Garlin after Clippers game

Sixers big man Joel Embiid got a taste of his own medicine Monday night after the Sixers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 119-114. Actor Jeff Garlin joined the media scrum and asked Embiid an unexpected question at the Staples Center.

January 2, 2019

Accidents

New Jersey teen dies after accident at Blue Mountain Resort in Poconos

A 17-year-old boy from New Jersey was killed on New Year's Day after an accident at Blue Mountain Resort in the Poconos, one of Pennsylvania's most popular skiing destinations. 

January 2, 2019

Investigations

Black market butt lift surgeon charged in Philly woman's death

A Bronx woman is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with the death of a Philadelphia woman who received illegal butt injections from her last summer.

January 2, 2019

Investigations

Mummers ID'd among three victims killed in South Philly crash

Two members of the South Philly String-Band, one of the performing acts in Tuesday's Mummers Parade, were killed in a car crash that claimed three lives early Wednesday morning, according to a statement from the group.

December 28, 2018

Lawsuits

N.Y. Giants fans sue over right to tell team: 'You f***ing suck'

The New York Giants have not given their fans a whole lot to cheer about over the past two seasons. Now two disgruntled fans have a filed a lawsuit over their freedom to do the opposite.

December 28, 2018

Health News

Milk from Lancaster County farm quarantined due to bacterial infection

Raw milk from a Lancaster farm has been placed under quarantine after New York state officials warned that some of the farm's products may carry a bacterial infection.

December 28, 2018

Deals

You can get a free Shake Shack cheeseburger through Jan. 2

Shake Shack is running a promotion until Jan. 2 that will enable customers to add a free cheeseburger to any $10-minimum order made through the Shake Shack app or at order.shakeshack.com.

December 28, 2018

Dogs

New Jersey man reunited with stolen dog a year later

One year after a New Jersey man had his dog stolen from his car while visiting Richmond, a local animal rescue returned the pooch to its rightful owner.

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