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 14, 2018

Baseball

Phillies fans will have new food options at Citizens Bank Park in 2018

Hungry Philadelphia Phillies fans will have their choices of several new foods sold at Citizens Bank Park for the 2018 season. They include cups of cookie dough, vegan cauliflower cheesesteaks, smoked brisket tacos, and crispy chicken sandwiches.

March 14, 2018

Investigation

Suspect sought in sexual assault of missing Philly teen

Philadelphia police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a suspect who allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl after establishing contact with her online.

March 14, 2018

NFL

Trey Burton says he's 'disappointed' Eagles didn't try to retain him

Burton joined Sportsradio 94WIP and expressed his disappointment that the Eagles didn't attempt to find a way to keep him in Philadelphia.

March 14, 2018

Utilities

Philadelphia Water Department seeks rate increases to buffer infrastructure

After another brutal winter, the Philadelphia Water Department revealed Wednesday it has filed a notice for rate increases that would take effect over a three-year period.

March 13, 2018

NFL

Eagles players, fans react to departure of tight end Brent Celek

Longtime Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek was released by the team Tuesday afternoon as the organization continues clear up cap space by tomorrow's deadline.

March 13, 2018

Music

New Jersey teen gets standing ovation for 'American Idol' audition

A 15-year-old South Jersey girl is younger than the "American Idol" series itself, but she was more than ready to face the music last night for the second half of ABC's a two-part season premiere, a revival of the original Fox sensation.

March 13, 2018

Politics

City controller: Most soda tax revenue in General Fund, not spent on pre-K, community schools, parks rehab

The vast majority of revenue raised by Philadelphia's controversial Beverage Tax has not been spent on the public initiatives originally advertised, according to data presented Tuesday morning by City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart. 

March 12, 2018

Investigation

Uber passenger hospitalized after drive-by shooting in Philly

Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect after an Uber passenger was struck by a bullet late Sunday night in a drive-by shooting in Southwest Philadelphia.

March 12, 2018

NFL

Tom Brady admits he's haunted by Eagles' strip sack in Super Bowl LII

In the final episode of "Tom vs. Time," a six-part docuseries on the career of the legendary Patriots quarterback's, Brady confesses that the Eagles' critical strip sack late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LII has replayed again and again in his mind.

March 12, 2018

Social Media

After John Oliver jibe, FOX29's Mike Jerrick gets divided reaction on Twitter

John Oliver looked positively queasy on Sunday night's episode of "Last Week Tonight," delivering a must-see moment in which he blasted FOX29 morning anchor Mike Jerrick for his antics on International Women's Day. 

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