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

October 26, 2017

Business

Jefferson Health announces pending job cuts

Amid a multiyear expansion that has seen Jefferson Health grow to 13 hospitals across the tri-state area, the network will reportedly move to cut as many as 600 jobs.

October 25, 2017

Taxes

Airport study finds 'natural experiment' for Philly soda tax

Nearly a year after its implementation, Philadelphia's soda tax remains a subject of controversy among local policymakers and businesses.

October 25, 2017

Movies

Casting call: Are you the stand-in M. Night Shyamalan needs to film 'Glass'?

Filmmaker seeks male actor to stand in for upcoming movie "Glass."

October 25, 2017

Business

Reading Terminal Market plans wine, liquor kiosks for Pennsylvania vendors

Already home to everything under the Philadelphia sun, Reading Terminal Market will soon dedicate space for an expanded selection of wine and spirits made in Pennsylvania. 

October 25, 2017

NFL

Former NFL punter tells tale of first game back in Philly after swimming arrest

After the Eagles' 34-24 takedown of Washington on Monday night, it was hardly more than a footnote that, yes, an Eagles fan got leveled outside the stadium by a guy in a Kirk Cousins jersey.

October 24, 2017

Politics

WATCH: Michael Nutter rips Trump's 'sick and sad' phone call to Gold Star widow

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter's disdain for President Trump has never been much of a secret, both before last year's election and in the tumultuous year that has followed. 

October 24, 2017

Business

South Jersey magazine ditches all-male 'Women in Business' event after social media uproar

An all-male panel discussion on the topic of "Women in Business," planned for next month as part of a local magazine's "Women's Empowerment Series," will no longer take place after a tweet promoting the event drew scathing criticism from those who found the concept tactless and tone-deaf.

October 24, 2017

Wines

Charles Barkley disses Shaq as he launches charitable wine label

The NBA is back in action, the Sixers are officially in the win column, and it doesn't matter. Charles Barkley will still be miserable about the predictability of it all. 

October 24, 2017

Celebrities

Kevin Hart roasts 'famous' Instagram troll with unflattering photo

Kevin Hart's social media presence walks a fine line between instigation and peacemaking. Most of the time, you'll find him running around, promoting his work or making fun of Dwayne Johnson. Then there are the times he has to work out a way to respond to cheating allegations and trolls.

October 22, 2017

Investigation

Three patrol officers injured during performance at police conference in Center City

Three highway patrol officers were injured Sunday afternoon while performing at the Convention Center for the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference, authorities said.

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