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 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

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 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 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 19, 2018

Lottery

Powerball ticket worth $456 million sold in Lancaster

One lucky Pennsylvanian is now set for life after purchasing a winning Powerball ticket worth $456.7 million.

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 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 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

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. 

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