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.
August 10, 2018
Film
Idris Elba takes role in Philly-based 'Ghetto Cowboy' adaptation
The century-old tradition black horsemanship in contemporary urban Philadelphia, best known by today's Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club, is going to the big screen with the help of superstar actor Idris Elba.August 9, 2018
Beaches
Ocean City councilman addresses resident's plea to ban thongs on beach
Towns along the Jersey Shore have increasingly taken action to prohibit behavior that the majority of beachgoers seem to want eliminated, namely smoking cigarettes.August 9, 2018
Investigation
Police: Man fatally stabbed at Jefferson Station in Center City
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect who fatally stabbed a man early Thursday morning at Jefferson Station in Center City.August 9, 2018
Odd News
75 farm animals break loose from New Jersey livestock auction
Authorities in Hackettstown said some 75 goats and sheep broke free from a livestock auction at 225 West Stiger Street.August 9, 2018
Concessions
Lincoln Financial Field gets Momofuku fried chicken from top chef David Chang
As the Philadelphia Eagles move up in the world, the fan experience goes up with them.August 8, 2018
Eagles
Artist reveals Eagles billboard destined to humiliate Patriots fans in Foxborough
The Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their 2018 preseason on Thursday night, and while the team is mostly tired of hearing praise about the Super Bowl, Eagles fans have one last score to settle with New England.August 8, 2018
Economy
Glassdoor report says Philly leads U.S. in wage growth
A new economic analysis by company-rating platform Glassdoor says Philadelphia leads the country in wage growth over the last year, notching 2.8 percent growth since July 2017.August 8, 2018
NBA
Skip Bayless, of all people, picks Sixers to make NBA Finals
When Skip Bayless was still with ESPN doing battle on "First Take," it never made sense for him to be siding with Philadelphia teams, not when his adversary was Stephen A. Smith, an ex-Philly beat writer.August 7, 2018
Investigation
River wards alarmed as police investigate at least one rape incident in East Kensington
Philadelphia police have confirmed they are investigating a rape incident in that occurred after midnight Saturday in East Kensington, an event some neighbors in the river wards are warning could be part of a recent pattern.August 7, 2018
Accidents
New Jersey man dies holding breath underwater at bachelor party
Basking Ridge resident Robert Zachary Bunsa, 23, died Saturday afternoon at Lake Sinclair in Baldwin County, Georgia, after participating in a contest to see who could their breath the longest underwater, authorities told The Macon Telegraph.Just In
- With historic win over Curaçao, Ivory Coast stays unbeaten in World Cup games in Philly, advances to first knockout stage
- Bellevue Hotel's new restaurant is an inventive ode to Thomas Edison
- Chester County has a new outdoor gym with 7 stations for a 7-minute workout
- Most costly add-on procedures marketed to improve IVF success show little benefit, study says
- America's 250th birthday yields tons of collectibles, but their future value may be hard to gauge
- Flyers trade F Garnet Hathaway to Panthers in pre-draft deal
