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

November 13, 2019

SEPTA

Free SEPTA rides to and from Eagles-Patriots game, courtesy of Miller Lite

SEPTA and Miller Lite will provide free rides on Philadelphia's Broad Street Line when the Eagles face the Patriots on Nov. 17, 2019. Service will be free from 1 p.m to 9 p.m. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.

November 13, 2019

Eagles

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he has 'real affection' for Philadelphia

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick spoke to Philadelphia reporters ahead of a matchup this Sunday with the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. It's the first time the two teams will meet in the regular season since the Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII.

November 12, 2019

Illness

Anthrax could offer next frontier of bladder cancer treatment, researchers say

New research out of Purdue University suggests anthrax could be an effective and far less intensive tool to treat bladder cancer than current methods.

November 12, 2019

Actors

Will Smith shares 'Matrix' movie he spent years making with his son

West Philadelphia native Will Smith turned down the chance to play Neo in "The Matrix," but after the movie's wild success with Keanu Reeves, Smith filmed his own version with his son Trey.

November 12, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' DeSean Jackson already jogging a week after surgery

Only a week has passed since Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson underwent surgery to repair a core muscle, but he's already begun rehabilitation.

November 12, 2019

Business

Tony Luke's to open casino location at Mohegan Sun Pocono

Tony Luke's will open a location at Mohegan Sun Pocono in December 2019, continuing an expansion that includes seven shops in New York City.

November 11, 2019

Children's Health

Pennsylvania hospital's donor breast milk process at fault for death of 3 infants

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, said three infants died and five others were sickened as a result of a pseudomonas infection. The hospital said donor breast milk equipment was responsible for the outbreak.

November 11, 2019

Obituaries

Archbishop Carroll High School senior mourned after death in Poconos

Luke DePiano, a 17-year-old senior at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, Delaware County, died this week during a hike in the Poconos, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

November 11, 2019

Investigations

Girl, 14, in custody in connection to death of Northeast Philly animal rescuer

A 14-year-old girl is in the custody of Philadelphia police following the death of a 60-year-old man who was found badly wounded and partially tied up at his Rhawnhurst home on Tuesday, authorities said.

November 11, 2019

Investigations

Brother, 19, questioned in fatal shooting of 11-year-old boy in West Philly

Philadelphia police are questioning the brother of an 11-year-old boy who was fatally shot Monday morning at his home in West Philadelphia.

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