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 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.March 19, 2018
NFL
Eagles' Carson Wentz posts rehab video of upright throwing exercise
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly going to kick off next season with an NFC Championship game rematch against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field.March 18, 2018
Investigation
Missing Pennsylvania teen recovered, older suspect captured in Mexico
A 16-year-old Lehigh Valley girl who went missing for more than a week was found Saturday in Mexico by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, culminating a search for the 45-year-old man suspected of conducting an inappropriate relationship with the girl.March 18, 2018
Bomb Threat
Bomb threat forces cancellation of The Roots' SXSW concert
Philadelphia hip-hop legends The Roots canceled a Saturday night performance at Austin's annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival due to a "security concern" that was later confirmed to have been a bomb threat.March 18, 2018
Universities
NAACP: Temple should build football stadium at Rittenhouse Square
The battle over Temple University's proposal to build a football stadium in North Philadelphia took an acerbic turn on Sunday.March 18, 2018
NFL
LeGarrette Blount posts heartfelt message to Eagles, Philly fans
Former Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount, a fan favorite in Philadelphia, has a special message for the city after leaving the team to join the Detroit Lions in free agency.March 15, 2018
Medical Schools
Temple medical school announces creation of new Alzheimer's Center
Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine has established a new Alzheimer's center with help from a gift provided by an alumnus and current trustee.March 15, 2018
Legislation
Councilwoman proposes bill to keep some Philly bars open till 4 a.m.
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown on Thursday proposed a school-funding bill that would generate tax revenue by allowing Philadelphia bars to extend their hours.March 15, 2018
Animal Cruelty
Former Philly cop who stuffed pit bull in trash bag can never again own a dog
A former Philadelphia police officer who pleaded guilty to abandoning an abused pit bull in a trash bag will never be able to own another dog again, the Pennsylvania SPCA announced Thursday.March 15, 2018
NFL
Former Eagle Patrick Robinson bids farewell to Philly
A key piece of the Eagles' magical playoff push said goodbye to Philadelphia on Wednesday when free agent slot corner Patrick Robinson signed a deal with the New Orleans Saints, the team that originally drafted him in 2010.Just In
- 5 Eagles draft thoughts: Cornerback is more of a need than you think
- City Council committee to investigate CHOP parking garage collapse
- Man charged with knife attack on 14-year-old girl at Willow Grove Park Mall
- Alzheimer's drugs have no meaningful effect, new analysis says. But other researchers are criticizing the study
- New arena for Sixers, Flyers to be constructed at former Spectrum site
- Flyers playoffs: Game 1 vs. Penguins set for Saturday night in Pittsburgh
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