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

November 6, 2017

Television

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is leaving Netflix

Terrible news if you like to relive the glory days of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia": Netflix subscribers have only about a month left to do so.

November 6, 2017

Eagles

WATCH: McNabb, Stephen A. Smith clash on 'First Take' over Eagles-Steelers

The Eagles dropped 51 on Denver to improve to a league-best 8-1 heading into their bye week. The last time the Eagles sat atop this perch, it was Donovan McNabb's team.

November 2, 2017

Nightlife

WATCH: 'Oldest Bar in Town' visits Philly's McGillin's Old Ale House

Philadelphia was the nation's first capital, so why not make it the first stop on a new YouTube series exploring the oldest bars in various towns?

November 2, 2017

Women's Health

Penn study finds women with infertility face higher rate of cancer-related death

The link between male infertility and higher rates of cancer has been known for some time now, but how these reproductive struggles affect women isn't as well-established. 

November 2, 2017

Drugs

Philadelphia officials seize $18,000 of khat en route to Minnesota

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials in Philadelphia last week intercepted four suspicious parcels containing the stimulant drug khat in a shipment destined for Minnesota, authorities announced on Thursday.

November 2, 2017

Politics

Racist New Jersey political mailer calls for Asian-, Indian-American deportations

An incendiary campaign mailer sent to residents of Edison caused an uproar this week with a blunt message of intolerance for Asian-American and Indian-American members of the community.

November 1, 2017

Investigation

Pa. college student under investigation for apparent abuse of opossum

Officials at Bloomsburg University and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are investigating a weekend incident in which several young men, including at least one Bloomsburg student, shared photos of what appear to be abusive acts against a wild opossum.

November 1, 2017

Television

WATCH: Eleven from 'Stranger Things' spits fire recap on Jimmy Fallon

If you spent Halloween weekend out and stashed away season two of "Stranger Things" for consumption in doses, your self-discipline is admirable and you won't be disappointed.

November 1, 2017

Development

Revived swing bridge will cross Schuylkill River Trail into Southwest Philly

Philadelphia's portion of the popular Schuylkill River Trail will soon have a direct route for bikers and pedestrians to cross into the southwest section of the city.

November 1, 2017

Government

Pennsylvania launches patient-physician registry for medical marijuana program

Pennsylvania took big step forward in the implementation of its medical marijuana program on Wednesday, launching an official patient and caregiver registry to centralize authorization of the treatment. 

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