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

July 3, 2019

Television

Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day pull Fourth of July prank on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' fans

Season 14 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" officially has a Sept. 25 premiere date, which means series co-creaters Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day are busy scrambling to make sure their scripts are in peak form.

July 3, 2019

Sixers

With T.J. McConnell gone, Joel Embiid is Sixers' last remaining Process-era player

T.J. McConnell, a mainstay of the Philadelphia 76ers' Process years, is on his way to the Indiana Pacers after reaching a two-year, $7 million deal on Wednesday.

July 3, 2019

Criminal Justice

Philly D.A. wipes out fines and fees for impoverished defendants

A new policy implemented by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will eliminate fines and fees for indigent defendants, placing a greater focus on ensuring payment of restitution in cases involving victims.

July 3, 2019

Investigations

Philadelphia man, 21, drowns at Blue Marsh Lake

A 21-year-old Philadelphia man drowned earlier this week at a Blue Marsh Lake, becoming the latest victim to die at the popular destination in Berks County.

July 2, 2019

Business

Regal Cinemas expected to launch unlimited ticket subscription plan

Regal Cinemas is expected to launch an unlimited movie ticket subscription plan for its U.S. theaters in July 2019.

July 2, 2019

Beaches

Wildwood Crest beach reopens after wastewater treatment malfunction

A section of the beach in Wildwood Crest has been closed to the public for at least 24 hours due to a malfunction at a Cape May County wastewater treatment facility, officials said Monday.

July 2, 2019

Development

Two new apartment towers planned for North Broad Street

Residential development in North Philadelphia is continuing to pick up steam as plans for two large apartment towers appear ready to move forward.

July 2, 2019

Parenting

When should kids be told they're adopted? Study with Drexel ties challenges norm

When is the best time for parents to tell their child that he or she has been adopted?

July 2, 2019

Social Media

Former Eagle Torrey Smith seeks out man who picked up Cracker Barrel bill in Plymouth Meeting

NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith was in Plymouth Meeting with his sons to get dinner at Cracker Barrel. The former Philadelphia Eagles player and member of the Super Bowl LII team said a man picked up his bill because he was a good father. Now Smith is looking for the man.

July 1, 2019

Fireworks

1,700 recalled Pennsylvania fireworks are 'overloaded with pyrotechnics,' officials warn

A fireworks distributor in Pennsylvania and two other states has recalled nearly 1,700 hazardous explosives  that were "overloaded with pyrotechnics," the Consumer Product Safety Board announced. 

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