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

February 2, 2018

NFL

Delco coffee shop slips patron a $5,200 Patriots fan surcharge

A New England Patriots fan was hit with a $5,200 surcharge by a Delco coffee shop for showing up at the eatery dressed a like baby Bill Belichick

February 1, 2018

Families

Eagles' magical season lifts daughter, Philly families through loss and grief

Gianna DeMedio couldn't bring herself to watch Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles open their season last September in Washington, D.C. It just didn't seem right or real anymore. 

February 1, 2018

Development

Temple releases rendering of proposed football stadium in North Philly

Two years after launching a controversial feasibility study on the prospect of a football stadium in North Philadelphia, Temple University is giving the public its first look at the proposed multipurpose facility. 

February 1, 2018

Neighborhoods

Philly neighborhood analysis breaks down population growth in Center City

Philadelphia's Center City population increased 16 percent to more than 183,000 residents between 2000 and 2015, a trend that will continue as East Market and other residential projects bring 

February 1, 2018

Eagles

BuzzFeed writer: Eagles Super Bowl win would be triumph over 'darkness' in America

Novelist and Philly native Tom McAllister says Eagles can lift America out of an evil epoch, if only for a moment, if they beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

January 31, 2018

Media

Josh Innes gets into nasty Houston radio beef during Super Bowl LII coverage

Josh Innes, the former afternoon host at Philadelphia's SportsRadio 94WIP, got into a verbal altercation with a rival while on Radio Row for Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis.

January 31, 2018

Investigation

Bucks County dentist charged in alleged $1.5 million Medicaid fraud

A Langhorne dentist was hit with multiple felony charges Wednesday after prosecutors said he and his company submitted $1.5 million in fraudulent claims to the Medical Assistance Program for dental work that was never performed. 

January 30, 2018

Restaurants

Redcrest Fried Chicken arrives in Philly as Brooklyn chef makes return

Brooklyn chef Adam Volk returns home to Philadelphia to launch Redcrest Fried Chicken on Passyunk Avenue.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

Jason Kelce burns Minnesota in playful interview with Eagles teammate Beau Allen

Monday's media day in Minneapolis is probably the loosest we'll see the Eagles before they take the field Sunday against the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. 

January 30, 2018

Police

For Eagles crowds, Philly police commissioner vows stronger deterrent than Crisco

Philadelphia Police said when the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, police will have a firm plan in place, and it will involves a substance slicker than Crisco.

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