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.
December 11, 2018
Government
Philadelphia releases searchable database for public to track soda tax revenue, spending
Philadelphia's contentious sugary beverage tax, now in its third fiscal year of collections, just became much more transparent to the public. A new searchable data set enables users to break down all soda tax revenue and individual expenditures.December 11, 2018
Crime
Chester County divorce attorney — arrested again — allegedly defrauded ex-wife
Joshua Janis, a Downingtown divorce attorney, allegedly defrauded his ex-wife of more than $20,000 for expenses including strip club visits and pornography. Janis was previously charged for the alleged theft of more than $90,000 from his clients.December 11, 2018
Music
Teen phenom nails guitar rendition of 'Here Come the Sixers'
Brandon "Taz" Niederaur, 15, performs guitar rendition of Philadelphia 76ers theme song "Here Come The Sixers." He's scheduled to play the national anthem before th Sixers take on the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 14 at the Wells Fargo Center.December 11, 2018
Celebrities
Did Sixers' Ben Simmons write this fervent love letter to Kendall Jenner?
Sixers fans may have just gotten a searing look into the soul of Ben Simmons, whether the usually stoic guard wanted us to see it or not.December 10, 2018
Holidays
Man gives up first-class seat on Philly-bound flight for mom, daughter headed to CHOP
On a flight from Orlando to Philadelphia last Thursday, a man's random act of kindness spread holiday cheer to a family whose infant daughter was headed to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.December 10, 2018
NBA
Ben Simmons, LeBron James joke about winning 2018-19 Rookie of the Year
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons is gunning for Rookie of the Year—again. He'll just have to outplay 34-year-old rookie L.A. Lakers rookie LeBron James.December 10, 2018
Investigations
Norristown police investigate string of alleged attacks on women
Five women have been attacked in Norristown since the beginning of September, a pattern police believe may be linked to a single suspect.December 10, 2018
Transportation
SEPTA awarded $15 million grant for subway improvements at 30th Street Station
A $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will enable to SEPTA to make major improvement to the Market-Frankford Line stop at 30th Street Station in the coming years, officials announced.December 6, 2018
Phillies
Phillies expand 2019 radio broadcast role for Kevin Frandsen
The Philadelphia Phillies tested out three different Kevins on their radio broadcasts last season. They appear to have settled on one of them for the 2019 season.December 6, 2018
NFL
Howard Eskin doubles down on Eagles-Cowboys trash talk
Well, the Eagles had better beat the Cowboys on Sunday, because there's a ton of s***-talking going on ahead of this pivotal NFC East clash.Just In
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