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.
October 19, 2016
Eagles
Ray Didinger: 'Boom,' Michael Wilbon's wrong about 'God-ed' up Wentz
Michael Wilbon, the longtime Washington Post reporter and co-host of ESPN's "Pardon The Interruption," is all wrong about Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, according to beloved Hall of Fame football analyst Ray Didinger.October 19, 2016
Liquor
Study: Liquor privatization increases rates of violent assault
Pennsylvania citizens rejoiced last summer when Governor Tom Wolf loosened the state's grip on liquor and wine, extending Sunday hours at state stores and tweaking regulations so that licensed grocery stores can sell wine.October 18, 2016
Comedy
WATCH: Philly prankster's clowning around town ends in apparent arrest
Just in time for the Halloween spirit, Philly YouTube star Ed Bassmaster decided to stick with what's trending and dress up as a clown.October 18, 2016
Lawsuits
Woman files suit claiming N.Y. Giants team photo fell, 'violently struck her'
The New York Giants and MetLife Stadium have been sued by a New Jersey woman who claims she was severely injured by a fallen team photo while visiting the team gift shop two years ago.October 18, 2016
Restaurants
South Philly Barbacoa offshoot El Compadre brings back the family tortas
The tortas are coming back, as much by popular demand as by familial rite.October 17, 2016
Eagles
Eagles Twitter account generates buzz for mocking NFL social media policy
The Eagles couldn't get out of their own way (and were pretty busy getting out of the way of running backs) in Sunday's frustrating 27-20 loss to Washington, a defeat that dropped them down a few pegs in the NFC East ahead of a brutal stretch of games in the coming two months.October 17, 2016
Business
Kimmel Center joins UArts for $11 million purchase of Merriam Theater
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the University of the Arts on Monday announced a new partnership that includes the purchase of the Merriam Theater, Philadelphia's longest continuous venue for Broadway shows and a fixture in the Avenue of the Arts cultural district since 1918.October 17, 2016
Investigation
Bomb threat forces evacuation of East Norriton Middle School
Students at East Norriton Middle School in eastern Montgomery County were evacuated Monday morning after the school received a bomb threat, officials said.October 17, 2016
Government
Philadelphia seeks applications for Mayor's Commission on LGBT Affairs
The city of Philadelphia announced Monday the opening of applications for the Mayor's Commission on LGBT Affairs, a select group of volunteers who will advise the mayor on government access and work with local organizations to address community issues like discrimination and homelessness.October 17, 2016
Higher Education
Columbia University band rips Penn with midfield poem on Trump, rape culture
The Penn Quakers football team was up 7-0 at halftime of Saturday's matchup with the Columbia University Lions, an Ivy League battle generally more about glory than the standings.Just In
- Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross get bobbleheads for America's 250th birthday
- Here's a look at the newly renovated First Bank of the United States, which is now open to the public
- Eastern State Penitentiary has a new exhibit on its synagogue, the nation's first in a prison
- U.S. Marshals offer $5,000 rewards to find teens charged with killing Penn State student
- Flyers sign Tyson Foerster to eight-year extension, lock in another core piece
- Report: Kelly Oubre Jr. leaves Sixers for two-year, nearly $17 million with Pacers
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