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.
January 2, 2019
NBA
Sixers' Joel Embiid trolled by 'The Goldbergs' actor Jeff Garlin after Clippers game
Sixers big man Joel Embiid got a taste of his own medicine Monday night after the Sixers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 119-114. Actor Jeff Garlin joined the media scrum and asked Embiid an unexpected question at the Staples Center.January 2, 2019
Accidents
New Jersey teen dies after accident at Blue Mountain Resort in Poconos
A 17-year-old boy from New Jersey was killed on New Year's Day after an accident at Blue Mountain Resort in the Poconos, one of Pennsylvania's most popular skiing destinations.January 2, 2019
Investigations
Black market butt lift surgeon charged in Philly woman's death
A Bronx woman is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with the death of a Philadelphia woman who received illegal butt injections from her last summer.January 2, 2019
Investigations
Mummers ID'd among three victims killed in South Philly crash
Two members of the South Philly String-Band, one of the performing acts in Tuesday's Mummers Parade, were killed in a car crash that claimed three lives early Wednesday morning, according to a statement from the group.December 28, 2018
Lawsuits
N.Y. Giants fans sue over right to tell team: 'You f***ing suck'
The New York Giants have not given their fans a whole lot to cheer about over the past two seasons. Now two disgruntled fans have a filed a lawsuit over their freedom to do the opposite.December 28, 2018
Health News
Milk from Lancaster County farm quarantined due to bacterial infection
Raw milk from a Lancaster farm has been placed under quarantine after New York state officials warned that some of the farm's products may carry a bacterial infection.December 28, 2018
Deals
You can get a free Shake Shack cheeseburger through Jan. 2
Shake Shack is running a promotion until Jan. 2 that will enable customers to add a free cheeseburger to any $10-minimum order made through the Shake Shack app or at order.shakeshack.com.December 28, 2018
Dogs
New Jersey man reunited with stolen dog a year later
One year after a New Jersey man had his dog stolen from his car while visiting Richmond, a local animal rescue returned the pooch to its rightful owner.December 27, 2018
Energy
PECO customers to receive one-time tax credit on January bill
PECO will apply a one-time $35 tax credit in January 2019 as a result of savings from the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was passed last December.December 27, 2018
Social Media
Instagram users are freaked out by test of side-swipe timeline
Instagram is testing a new horizontal, tap-based flow for its Explore timeline, which users are accustomed to with Instagram Stories. The change has only be rolled out to select test users and reactions to the change have been largely negative.Just In
- Who are the purple-vested workers now patrolling SEPTA stations?
- GLP-1 drugs must now carry warning labels about rare risk of vision loss
- Stateside is betting on its vodka again after a banner year for its canned cocktails
- Eagles trade deadline rumor and report tracker: No moves made on deadline day
- The SS United States once crossed the Atlantic in record time. Now set to be sunk, that historic voyage still stands out
- Bob Boone, the Phillies' first World Series-winning catcher, dies at 78
- Philly's holiday tree lighting will feature performances by Kristin Chenoweth and Kirk Franklin
- South Jersey home that won ABC's 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' will feature a new holiday theme this year
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