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.
March 13, 2018
Music
New Jersey teen gets standing ovation for 'American Idol' audition
A 15-year-old South Jersey girl is younger than the "American Idol" series itself, but she was more than ready to face the music last night for the second half of ABC's a two-part season premiere, a revival of the original Fox sensation.March 13, 2018
Politics
City controller: Most soda tax revenue in General Fund, not spent on pre-K, community schools, parks rehab
The vast majority of revenue raised by Philadelphia's controversial Beverage Tax has not been spent on the public initiatives originally advertised, according to data presented Tuesday morning by City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart.March 13, 2018
NFL
Eagles players, fans react to departure of tight end Brent Celek
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek was released by the team Tuesday afternoon as the organization continues clear up cap space by tomorrow's deadline.March 12, 2018
Investigation
Uber passenger hospitalized after drive-by shooting in Philly
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect after an Uber passenger was struck by a bullet late Sunday night in a drive-by shooting in Southwest Philadelphia.March 12, 2018
NFL
Tom Brady admits he's haunted by Eagles' strip sack in Super Bowl LII
In the final episode of "Tom vs. Time," a six-part docuseries on the career of the legendary Patriots quarterback's, Brady confesses that the Eagles' critical strip sack late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LII has replayed again and again in his mind.March 12, 2018
Social Media
After John Oliver jibe, FOX29's Mike Jerrick gets divided reaction on Twitter
John Oliver looked positively queasy on Sunday night's episode of "Last Week Tonight," delivering a must-see moment in which he blasted FOX29 morning anchor Mike Jerrick for his antics on International Women's Day.March 9, 2018
Business
Report: Philly quiet as Amazon enters next phase of HQ2 search
With the field narrowed down to 20 cities, CNN Tech reports the online retail giant has begun conducting tours of the contending locations to meet with representatives and local businesses.March 9, 2018
NFL
Both healing from ACL tears, Eagles Jason Peters marvels at Carson Wentz throwing again
It has been said often enough but still bears repeating: the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII despite losing two of their best players, Carson Wentz and Jason Peters, to season-ending knee injuries.March 9, 2018
Investigation
Historic New Jersey drug bust has ties to Jersey Shore, prosecutors say
A massive drug bust that spread from the Jersey Shore's Ocean County up through the rest of the state and into New York marked the largest takedown in the 30-year history of the county's special operations group.March 8, 2018
Celebrities
Will Smith accepts fan's challenge to 'heli bungee' across Grand Canyon
If you haven't been keeping fresh on Will Smith's resurrection as a social media wizard, it's probably time you give him a follow on all of his channels. It's the best career move he's made in ages.Just In
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