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

March 26, 2019

Odd News

Turkey vulture crashes through Stephen A. Smith's ESPN office window

At ESPN's headquarters in Conncticut, a wild turkey vulture slammed through the office window of "First Take" co-host Stephen A. Smith.

March 26, 2019

Travel

Mobile Passport Control debuts for travelers at Philadelphia International Airport

Travelers arriving back in the United States at Philadelphia International Airport can now use a streamlined app to make customs declarations.

March 25, 2019

Weather

New Jersey included in East Coast tsunami drill on Tuesday

A tsunami drill occurring Tuesday in New Jersey and on the rest of the East Coast will simulate the effects of a massive, 8.5-magnitude earthquake striking off of Puerto Rico?

March 25, 2019

Development

Fishtown Recreation Center gets Rebuild investment for pool, outdoor facilities

The ailing Fishtown Recreation Center is in line for a major boost from the city's Rebuild program.

March 25, 2019

NFL

Eagles' Chris Long posts tribute to retired Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end says the New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, who announced his retirement on Sunday, is the best tight end he's ever seen in the NFL.

March 25, 2019

Courts

Bucks County addiction treatment center allegedly ran multimillion dollar insurance fraud scheme

Eleven people and nine businesses connected to a Bucks County addiction treatment network Liberation Way have been charged in an alleged insurance fraud scheme that netted more than $44 million in profits over the last four years, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday.

March 22, 2019

Nature

Northern Lights: How they might be visible in Pennsylvania this weekend

The Northern Lights, or the aurora borealis, might be visible in Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 23, due to atmospheric conditions over North America. The Northern Lights are one of nature's most brilliant displays of color in motion. 

March 22, 2019

Athletes

Kobe Bryant, Nick Foles have hilarious encounter in Newport Beach

More than a year after being named Super Bowl MVP and then signing an $88 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars this month, Nick Foles still doesn't seem to realize he's a household name and face. 

March 22, 2019

Sixers

Joel Embiid, Steph Curry reveal why Philly food once made Warriors star go 0-11 from three in Philly

Fresh off crowning himself "the most unstoppable player in the NBA," Sixers big man Joel Embiid made an appearance this week on the YouTube series of Golden State Warriors' star Stephen Curry.

March 22, 2019

Wildlife

Susquehanna University says black bear damaged hive, stole honey from beekeepers

Officials at Susquehanna University in Snyder County are making light of a campus theft involving the beekeeping club, a black bear and lots of honey.

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