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.
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 figuresMay 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.May 4, 2018
Health Stories
Patriots fan donates life-saving kidney to Eagles fan
Lifelong New England Patriots John Houlihan donated one of his kidneys to lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan Patricia Pizzimenti, proving some things are more important that which NFL football team a person for as as his or her favorite.May 4, 2018
Food & Drink
Two Philly restaurants among Yelp's best sit-down spots in America
As a fairly mature online presence, Yelp has become an oddly representative portrait of internet behavior at large.May 3, 2018
Investigation
Police: $112,000 in designer goods stolen from King of Prussia Mall
Authorities in Upper Merion Township are seeking assistance from the public to identify five suspects believed to be linked to the theft of more than $112,000 in designers bags and purses from the King of Prussia Mall.May 3, 2018
Universities
North Philly protesters tell Temple to build football stadium at Ambler campus
The ongoing protest to prevent Temple University from building a 35,000-seat stadium in North Philadelphia entered a new theater this week: Ambler.May 3, 2018
Business
Acme Markets closing two locations in Montgomery County
Facing stiff competition and a shift in regional focus, Acme Markets will close two of its older stores in Montgomery County.May 3, 2018
Television
Hysterical Philly woman gets $20,000 from idol Ellen DeGeneres
If you want to improve your mood, watching "The Ellen Show" is scientifically proven to be an effective antidepressant.Just In
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- Philly school district launches new office to usher in sweeping changes to facilities
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