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 8, 2018
Winter
In nor'easter, Philly prankster fools homeowner with 'crazy guy' snow shoveling job
If you woke up Thursday morning with a sore back, it's best if you don't pat yourself on it for shoveling the snow that fell during yesterday's Nor'easter in the Philadelphia area. The best shoveler in March is the sun, pro tip.March 8, 2018
Investigation
Pennsylvania teen, married older man mysteriously missing, police say
Authorities in Allentown are seeking help from the public to locate a 16-year-old high school student and a 45-year-old married man who appear to have gone missing together on Monday morning.March 8, 2018
Rankings
Philly suburb ranked second-best place to live in United States
The latest annual rankings from neighborhood analytics firm Niche gave a major nod to one Philadelphia suburb in 2018, calling it the second-best place to live in the United States.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.March 6, 2018
Television
'SNL' outtake features confused Charles Barkley in 'Star Wars' sketch
The great Charles Barkley hosted "Saturday Night Live" for the fourth time this past weekend, weighing in on the "shut up and dribble debate" and the battle over gun reform. A sketch that didn't make it to the broadcast, but has been released online, is a take on "Star Wars" call "Star Warriors."March 6, 2018
Business
Comcast to increase Xfinity internet speeds in Northeast U.S.
Comcast customers In Pennsylvania, New Jersey and 14 other states will soon see a boost in their internet speed thanks to several new upgrades to the cable giant's broadband network.March 6, 2018
Celebrities
Kevin Hart explains how he blew chance to hold Lombardi Trophy after Eagles won Super Bowl
When you are Kevin Hart, there are only a couple of things in life you can't do. You can't reach the top kitchen cabinets and you can't get on stage with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to hold the Lombardi Trophy.March 6, 2018
Universities
North Philly protesters shut down Temple town hall on football stadium
The university's first public meeting on the $130 million project unraveled Tuesday night as determined protesters shouted down university president Richard Englert on campus.March 6, 2018
Investigation
Dog found with stab wounds near North Philly's Fern Rock Station
Human officers with the Pennsylvania SPCA are searching for a suspect who they say stabbed a dog and seemingly left her to die Monday morning in North Philadelphia.March 5, 2018
NFL
Eagles' Brandon Graham clears up mistaken playoff rant against 'Preeter' Schrager
Brandon Graham, 29, appeared this weekend on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football," joined by New England Patriots wide receiver and New Jersey native Chris Hogan.Just In
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