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

March 22, 2018

Social Media

Kevin Hart duels Will Smith with dreadful Spanish on Instagram

Philadelphia is blessed to be the birthplace not only of American democracy, but of two of the greatest megastar comedians of the last generation, Will Smith and Kevin Hart.

March 22, 2018

Jobs

Wawa launches annual campaign to hire 5,000 new employees

Wawa is on the lookout for thousands of new employees in the coming months.

March 21, 2018

Technology

Large study finds Apple Watch, Cardiogram accurately detect atrial fibrillation

The diagnostic potential of wearable technology took a promising step forward this week with new evidence that Apple Watch and deep learning app Cardiogram can accurately predict atrial fibrillation.

March 21, 2018

Nature

Pennsylvania police department charges Mother Nature with public drunkeness

Mother Nature got pulled over and asked the problem what seems to be the officer. 

March 21, 2018

Cities

Philly-bashing YouTuber offers mea culpa Top 10 video

Earlier this week, we helped introduce Philadelphia to YouTuber World According to Briggs, a guy who likes to make top 10 videos that review the faults and merits of American cities.

March 21, 2018

Weather

Villanova basketball team's bus gets stuck in snow on way to Sweet 16

The Villanova Wildcats cruised through the first two rounds of the NCCA Men's Basketball tournament, dispatching Radford and Alabama with ease as Jay Wright's squad looks to regain its 2016 championship form.

March 20, 2018

Celebrities

Kevin Hart: Meek Mill situation will 'force the system to do better'

Kevin Hart: Meek Mill situation will 'force the system to do better'

March 20, 2018

Arrests

Philly man charged in killing of pregnant girlfriend in Elkins Park

Authorities in Montgomery County have a charged a Philadelphia man in last month's stabbing of a pregnant woman at her home in Elkins Park.

March 20, 2018

Television

Classic 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' scene spawns new meme

When life gives you mac n' cheese every day, you throw a fit and toss it across the room. That's how it goes for Dennis Reynolds.

March 19, 2018

Parks

Major revitalization planned for South Philly's FDR Park

South Philadelphia's iconic Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park is on track for a full-scale renovation after years of heavy use have left the local gem in a weathered state. 

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