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

November 7, 2018

Investigations

Two dogs found locked in basement of abandoned Norristown home

One dog is dead and a second is fighting for its life after the pair were found abandoned and emaciated in the basement of a Norristown property last weekend.

November 7, 2018

Wildlife

Great white shark spotted off Atlantic City coast could be scouting location to give birth, experts say

Great white shark Jane, tracked by the non-profit research organization OCEARCH, appeared off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey during the first weekend of November.

November 6, 2018

Health News

Teen's science experiment uncovers roundworm contamination at Montgomery County parks

A 13-year-old aspiring scientist from Schwenksville has revealed a potential public health concern at several parks in Montgomery County.

November 6, 2018

NFL

The Linc charges Eagles fans the most for beer of all NFL stadiums

At Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Eagles fans are paying the highest price per fluid ounce of beer in the National Football League.

November 6, 2018

NFL

Skip Bayless divorces flailing Cowboys ahead of Eagles showdown

Yesterday, it was Stephen A. Smith. Today, it was Skip Bayless. Both days, the Cowboys were awful.

November 6, 2018

Investigations

Woman fatally struck by minivan after voting in Lehigh County

An 83-year-old woman was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon after casting her ballot at a polling station in Forks Township, Lehigh County authorities said.

November 5, 2018

Investigations

Police investigate racist and threatening letter found in Northeast Philly

Philadelphia police are investigating a threatening letter with targeted racial threats against new neighbors who recently moved to the Tacony section of the city.

November 5, 2018

Crime

Chester County mom allegedly killed daughter on Halloween

A mother in Parkesburg is facing third-degree murder charges after authorities say she shoved her five-year-old daughter down a flight of basement stairs on Halloween night, according to prosecutors. 

November 5, 2018

NFL

Stephen A. Smith explodes on Cowboys in epic debate with Michael Irvin

With the Dallas Cowboys scheduled to face the Tennessee Titans on "Monday Night Football," ESPN's "First Take" was at AT&T Stadium to discuss whether Dallas has what it takes to win the NFC East.

November 5, 2018

Food & Drink

George's Sandwich Shop, around since WWII, reopens in Italian Market

The multigenerational George's Sandwich Shop, a staple in South Philadelphia's Italian Market since 1936, is back open for business after nine months of renovations.

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