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.
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.January 3, 2019
Media
Valerie Knight, former co-host of 'The Breakfast Club' on WOGL, lands at 106.1 The Breeze
More than two years after her sudden departure from 98.1 WOGL, Valerie Knight is back on the Philadelphia airwaves. The former co-host of WOGL's "The Breakfast Club" will now be working mornings for 101.6 The Breeze.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
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
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.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.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
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.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.Just In
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