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

May 9, 2018

Universities

Most Temple students oppose a new North Philly football stadium, survey says

Students who responded to a direct question about whether they support Temple building the on-campus athletic facility, more than half of students said they did not support the proposal.

May 8, 2018

Investigation

Video: West Philly deli owner fights off suspect with AK-47

The owner of a beer deli in West Philadelphia showed astonishing bravery on Saturday when he battled away an attempted robber armed with an AK-47 type weapon, according to police. 

May 8, 2018

NFL

Eagles single-game tickets go on sale this week

Eagles fans, you might want to make sure you have nothing else to do at 10 a.m. on Thursday. 

May 8, 2018

Investigation

Catholic priest in Pennsylvania charged with sexual abuse of two boys

Rev. David Poulson, a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Erie, faces multiple criminal charges after a lengthy investigation revealed he allegedly sexually abused two young boys over a period lasting several years. 

May 7, 2018

NFL

Giants' Eli Manning flustered by cursing nine-year-old Eagles fans

By selecting Penn State phenom Saquan Barkley in last month's NFL draft, the New York Giants signaled their renewed faith in two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning.

May 7, 2018

Investigation

Woman fatally struck by Amtrak train in Northeast Philadelphia

Authorities are investigating a collision that left a woman dead Monday morning after she was struck by an Amtrak train in Northeast Philadelphia.

May 7, 2018

Social Media

Eagles' Chris Long stirs moral debate after calling John Lennon 'a bad guy'

Fame has a way of blinding us well before we even think to turn a blind eye. Nowhere is the more evident than with historical figures 

May 7, 2018

Security

Phillies plan to build security perimeter around Citizens Bank Park

The Philadelphia Phillies are on track to move forward with plans that would create a set of permanent barricades around Citizens Bank Park.

May 4, 2018

Wildlife

Freakish sea creature washes up along Jersey Shore

A woman taking a jog along the shore of Island Beach State Park stopped in her tracks when she spotted a spiky beast later identified as an Atlantic sturgeon.

May 4, 2018

Television

Charlie Day reveals he's been wearing same shoes since debut of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

One of the great things about cartoons is that the characters, for the most part, are always wearing the exact same outfit. It helps elevate and solidify them in the public consciousness.

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