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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October 25, 2018

NFL

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

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 24, 2018

Television

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' tackles Eagles' Super Bowl tonight

The Gang from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' takes a trip to Minneapolis for the Eagles' historic 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

October 24, 2018

Restaurants

South Philly's Brigantessa fires chef for 'abhorrent views' shared on social media

The chef de cuisine at South Philadelphia's Brigantessa was fired late Tuesday night after fellow restaurant workers exposed her apparent support for the Nazi atrocities of the Holocaust.

October 24, 2018

Criminal Justice

Rae Carruth, former NFL player convicted in girlfriend's murder, will move to Pennsylvania

Rae Carruth, the former NFL wide receiver who conspired in the 1999 murder of his girlfriend, was released from prison on Monday and plans to start his new life in Pennsylvania.

October 24, 2018

Lottery

Jefferson-Stratford Hospital office pool wins $1 million in Mega Millions lottery

An office pool at Jefferson Stratford Hospital is celebrating Wednesday after one of their $2 tickets matched the five numbers of Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.

October 23, 2018

Public Transit

SEPTA Regional Rail lines delayed after power outage

Service on several of SEPTA's Regional Rail lines was interrupted Tuesday morning after a power outage impacted the northern end of the railroad. SEPTA officials said the issue affected the Norristown, Chestnut Hill East, Fox Chase, Landsdale/Doylestown, Warminster, West Trenton and Airport regional rail lines

October 23, 2018

Universities

Temple resumes talks with Eagles on lease extension at Lincoln Financial Field

Temple University will return to the table with the Philadelphia Eagles to discuss an extension of the college football program's lease to play at Lincoln Financial Field. The discussions come as Temple weighs its contested plans for a $130 million stadium facility at its North Philadelphia campus.

October 23, 2018

Investigation

Pilot killed in small plane crash in Cape May County

The pilot of a single-engine plane was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash at Woodbine Airport in Cape May County, according to New Jersey State Police.

October 23, 2018

Investigations

South Jersey mom reacting to Facebook insults may have prevented Kentucky school shooting

A Lumberton woman who recently received racial insults on Facebook became an instrumental part of a police intervention that may have prevented a school shooting in Kentucky.

October 23, 2018

Food & Drink

'Top Chef' alum's Center City restaurant adds weekend brunch menu

Spice Finch, the popular Rittenhouse restaurant from "Top Chef" alumna Jen Carroll, is now serving brunch. Philadelphia native Jen Carroll debuted a new menu that will be available on weekends in Center City.

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