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.
April 12, 2018
Film
Kevin Smith calls for DC, Warner Bros. to make 'Batman' horror film
Kevin Smith, a New Jersey native and cult film director is a fan of the direction Marvel and Warner Bros. went with "Black Panther," which departed from the shared universe concept in favor of writing a film that was internally coherent. Speaking on his "Fatman on Batman" podcast this week, Smith argued DC and Warner Bros. should consider taking a similar approach with a Batman movie.April 11, 2018
Eagles
Eagles' Nick Foles publishing memoir on Super Bowl run, Christian faith
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is making the most of his astounding comeback from the brink of retirement to Super Bowl LII MVP.April 11, 2018
Celebrities
Michael B. Jordan explains why he refuses to meet NBA legend Michael Jordan
It can't be easy growing up with the name Michael Jordan if you're not the Michael Jordan. "Creed" and "Black Panther" star Michael B. Jordan discusses big shoes to fill in May issue of "Men's Health" magazine.April 11, 2018
Business
Beloved bar in State College to close doors for good
The Darkhorse Tavern, a bar open for more than 20 years near the Penn State campus, will be shutting down. In a statement on Instagram, the owners of said the last day will be July 15.April 11, 2018
Cancer Research
Penn's tumor vaccine shows promise to fight cancer in early tests
Penn Medicine's precision cancer treatment took is showing promising results for personalized vaccines targeting cancer patient's tumors. The vaccines are developed by exposing a patient's immune cells to the contents of their tumor cell in the laboratory, then re-injecting the cells into the patient to induce a wider immune response.April 10, 2018
Arrests
Comedian T.J. Miller charged over alleged bomb threat ahead of Philly shows
Add comedian and former "Silicon Valley" star T.J. Miller to the list of public figures who allegedly don't realize that joking about bombs is grounds for an arrest — and maybe some time in the slammer.April 10, 2018
Business
Three new Giant supermarkets coming to Philly suburbs
Three new Giant supermarkets will be coming to Bucks County and Montgomery County as part of a $70 million capital investment that will bring several new locations and fueling stations to Pennsylvania.April 10, 2018
Legislation
New Jersey lawmaker seeks ban on tackle football for kids under 12
As concerns continue to mount about the long-term health impacts of playing football, one Democratic lawmaker in New Jersey is looking to ban tackling from the game in leagues for children under the age of 12.April 10, 2018
NBA
Utah's Donovan Mitchell amps up Rookie of the Year race with sweatshirt dig at Sixers' Ben Simmons
The race for NBA Rookie of the Year just got a little bit chippy between consensus picks Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell.April 6, 2018
Eagles
Bald eagle from Eagles games attacks pitcher in Minnesota, of course
Nature is exacting revenge on the state of Minnesota for whining so much about fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, who beat the living daylight out of the Vikings in the NFC Championship game, in case you all forgot or something.Just In
- Who are the purple-vested workers now patrolling SEPTA stations?
- GLP-1 drugs must now carry warning labels about rare risk of vision loss
- Stateside is betting on its vodka again after a banner year for its canned cocktails
- Eagles trade deadline rumor and report tracker: No moves made on deadline day
- The SS United States once crossed the Atlantic in record time. Now set to be sunk, that historic voyage still stands out
- Bob Boone, the Phillies' first World Series-winning catcher, dies at 78
- Philly's holiday tree lighting will feature performances by Kristin Chenoweth and Kirk Franklin
- South Jersey home that won ABC's 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' will feature a new holiday theme this year
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