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

February 4, 2019

Super Bowl LIII

The best Philly-themed tweets from snorefest Patriots-Rams Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles fans reminisced as the Patriot and Rams bored NFL fans in Super Bowl LIII.

February 4, 2019

Neighborhoods

Philly tows hundreds of abandoned cars from Kensington in cleanup effort

More than 500 abandoned cars were cleared from Kensington as Philadelphia aims to remove blight and drugs from the neighborhood's streets.

February 1, 2019

Media

Harry Mayes, Eytan Shander to launch Philly sports radio show on 97.3 ESPN

Two familiar names in Philadelphia sports talk radio are teaming up for a new midday on 97.3 ESPN in South Jersey. 

February 1, 2019

NFL

Eagles' Chris Long would 'hate to see' Nick Foles on NFC East rival Giants

Philadelphia Eagles free agent quarterback Nick Foles remains a possible target for the NFC East rival New York Giants. Chris Long hopes he doesn't have to face his friend twice a year.

February 1, 2019

Investigations

Lancaster man shot after pointing BB gun at state troopers in Chester County

A Lancaster man who fled from Pennsylvania State Police on Friday was shot by state troopers after he pointed a BB gun at them, prosecutors said. 

February 1, 2019

Odd News

Delco-based company really behind New Jersey man's 'list of grievances' in Wall Street Journal

An open letter in the Wall Street Journal, purported to be written by a New Jersey man named Nick Vitale, actually was a hoax and an advertisement generated by enterprise software brand SAP.

January 31, 2019

Wildlife

Birdwatchers photograph rare 'half-male, half-female' cardinal in Pennsylvania

A birdwatching couple in Erie, Pennsylvania, spotted a rare bilateral gyandromorph cardinal in their backyard. The bird appears to be half-male and half-female.

January 31, 2019

NBA

Sixers' Joel Embiid spotted dining with Steph Curry ahead of Warriors game

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid joined the Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry for dinner at Curry's wife's restaurant in San Francisco, setting off wild speculation on social media about the two players futures.

January 31, 2019

Business

Lee's Hoagies House returns to Center City with new location

Lee's Hoagie House will open its first Center City location since the 1990's, at 246 S. 11th Street in Washington Square West, on Friday, Feb. 1.

January 31, 2019

NFL

Rams' Todd Gurley jokes about possible 'Philly Special' in Super Bowl LIII

Will the Los Angeles Rams reprise the Eagles' Philly Special trick play against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII? Todd Gurley says the answer hinges on Jared Goff.

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