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.


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September 17, 2015

Music

Ryan Adams premieres cover of Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood'

When rumors first surfaced that alt-country polymath Ryan Adams planned to cover the entirety of Taylor Swift's best-selling 2014 album '1989,' many were baffled, some were unsurprised, and most were kind of intrigued to hear a different spin on Swift's chart-topping turn to 80's-inspired pop.

September 16, 2015

Crime

Police: Temple student's death ruled homicide, not suicide

Philadelphia police say the death of 21-year-old Temple University student Agatha Hall could not possibly have resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, reversing an initial suicide report after Hall was found dead on the morning of August 31.

September 16, 2015

Celebrities

David Blaine freaks out Will Smith, Kanye, 'Breaking Bad' stars

David Blaine is no stranger to illusions and the look of surprise on the faces of hapless onlookers who can't wrap their heads around his tricks.

September 16, 2015

Concerts

'X-Files' star Duchovny performing at Ardmore Theater

Fans of 'X-Files' actor David Duchovny's on-screen talent will have an opportunity to see him on stage in Philadelphia this fall at the Ardmore Music Hall, October 28, 2015, at 8 p.m.

September 16, 2015

NFL

Tom Brady on Trump presidency: 'That would be great'

Donald Trump continues to lead the race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, carrying 27 percent of Republican primary voters at the national level, and it turns out his loyal support of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady through the Deflategate saga has earned him another marquee supporter.

September 16, 2015

Eagles

The Linc gets top 5 rank for NFL stadium food

Eagles fans will be pleased to know that Lincoln Financial Field is regarded among the NFL's top stadiums for concessions, according to a new list put together by Orbitz.

September 16, 2015

Eagles

WATCH: Backdrop at presser nearly falls on DeMarco Murray

DeMarco Murray may be among several new faces in midnight green this year, but the Eagles already fully have his back.

September 13, 2015

Planes

All Nippon unveils Star Wars' R2-D2-themed Boeing 787

A collaboration between Japan's All Nippon Airways and Boeing brings us an R2-D2 themed Boeing 787 "Dreamliner," unveiled Saturday at Boeing's wide-body assembly line facility in Everett, Washington, USA Today reports.

September 13, 2015

Papal Visit

Congressman: U.S. 'disrupted' threat ahead of Pope's visit

As the anticipated United States visit by Pope Francis draws near, nailing down airtight security remains at the forefront of concerns among American politicians.

September 13, 2015

NCAA Football

Rutgers suspends star wide receiver after postgame incident

Coach Kyle Flood announced suspension of Leonte Caroo

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