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.
September 11, 2016
Eagles
Twitter reacts to Carson Wentz's first NFL win in Eagles green
The Philadelphia Eagles took care of business at home in week one against the Cleveland Browns, rolling to a comfortable 29-10 victory led by rookie quarterback Carson Wentz and a stout defensive showing.September 11, 2016
Business
Philadelphia oil refinery plans layoffs amid 'short squeeze'
The operator of the largest oil refinery on the East Coast of the United States plans to cut its Philadelphia workforce as it faces "significantly stressed" finances related to government biofuel quotas, according to a Bloomberg report.September 11, 2016
Videos
WATCH: Springsteen jams 'No Surrender' with fan in Philly
When Bruce Springsteen plays a marquee concert these days, it tends to be the equivalent of about 2.5 concerts. The Boss and the E. Street Band are prepared to play sets that cross the four-hour mark and leave their fans with sore knees and ankles.September 11, 2016
Fires
Black smoke from Camden fire visible at Eagles game
Firefighters in Camden have extinguished a blaze that broke out at scrapyard on Sunday afternoon, sending plumes of smoke into the sky as the Eagles opened their 2016 season against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field.September 11, 2016
Courts
Philly Jesus ready for trial over Apple Store arrest, attorney says
Michael Grant, the white-robed man known locally as Philly Jesus, will head to trial this week in Philadelphia Municipal Court after his May arrest at the Apple Store in Center City.September 10, 2016
Museums
Wawa-style federal duck stamp anointed in Philadelphia
At first blush, you may not think this is all it's quacked up to be, but try telling that to a devoted philatelist, a wetlands hunter or a conservationist.September 8, 2016
Wildlife
Cheetah cub with pneumonia makes a puppy friend
It's been a trying year for banner animal news. Harambe's death looms large across a nation that cleaves to these diversions for a break from mankind's barbarianism. We need some more cheetah cubs making friends with slack-tongued yellow lab puppies.September 8, 2016
Restaurants
Corn dog stand coming to Reading Terminal Market
Reading Terminal Market will soon be welcoming another savory delight to its roster of novelties: corn dogs, made-to-order.September 8, 2016
Feats
New Jersey native swims the English Channel
A 25-year-old native of Cherry Hill accomplished one of her major life goals late last month when she successfully swam from England to France across the English Channel, joining an exclusive club in human history.September 7, 2016
Police
Girls Gone Wawa? Woman arrested for sex at Pa. store
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested and charged a Lehigh Valley woman who was caught drunkenly having a sexual encounter with another woman outside a Wawa store in Lower Macungie Township.Just In
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- Eagles lose a pair of key front office people in Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston
- Phillies prospect watch: Dante Nori continues to mash the ball
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