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

January 22, 2018

Development

Report: Waterfront tower proposed at former site of Club Heat collapse

Developers are reportedly in the early stages of planning a massive residential tower at Pier 34, the former site of a deadly nightclub collapse along the Delaware River in 2000.

January 22, 2018

Eagles

Lifelong Eagles fan Jake Tapper: 'Just a fact' that Patriots are cheaters

CNN anchor and Eagles fan Jake Tapper takes shot at New England Patriots dynasty ahead of Super Bowl LII

January 19, 2018

NFL

Is Super Bowl LII a conspiracy? NFL leaks early Patriots-Vikings promo

NFL angers Eagles and Jaguars fans after posting promotional image for Super Bowl LII before the NFC and AFC championship games.

January 19, 2018

Eagles

So, Bud Light, what's the dilly-o with Philly's free beer if Eagles win Super Bowl LII?

Remember all the way back in August when Lane Johnson told reporters "I'm giving out beer to everybody" if the Eagles win Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis? 

January 19, 2018

Streets

Humongous sinkhole stuns neighbors on Fishtown side street

Sinkholes have a way of upsetting a viewer's sense of order in the world.

January 19, 2018

Homelessness

Philadelphia receives $33 million to fund homeless housing programs

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $2 billion in funding for local homeless assistance programs across the country, including $102,583,484 for Pennsylvania.

January 19, 2018

Events

Feds urge Philly to watch for human trafficking during NFC Championship game

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a memo on Friday afternoon asking the public to be aware of unusual signs of exploitation or forced labor — including sex work — in and around Philadelphia.

January 18, 2018

Development

Temple seeking city approval to build controversial football stadium in North Philly

Temple University is officially prepared to "take the next step" in its controversial quest to build a football stadium in North Philadelphia. 

January 18, 2018

NFL

Minnesota news segment warns Vikings fans: 'It's no joke down in Philly'

Traveling fans of the Minnesota Vikings will enter Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday night to find a stadium full of Eagles diehards wearing German Shepherd masks.

January 18, 2018

Race Relations

Questlove reacts to apology from Alabama sorority sister expelled for racist videos

The Roots drummer and DJ calls out sorority sisters for backing up racist rant.

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