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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

September 28, 2018

Eagles

Eagles' Chris Long donating a quarter of 2018 salary to literacy initiative

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long will team up with the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern Jersey in support of the Read by 4th campaign, a literacy drive meant to put more books in kids' hands and ensure proficiency by 4th grade.

September 27, 2018

Entertainment

Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga duet in first single from 'A Star is Born'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Bradley Cooper's time-honored remake of "A Star is Born" hits theaters on Oct. 5, marking his directorial debut and the first movie role for Lady Gaga. The film's first single, "Shallow," was released Thursday on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show.

September 27, 2018

Social Media

Pennsylvania-based Steak-umm strikes nerve on Twitter about millennial depression

by Michael Tanenbaum

Reading-based Steak-umm, a frozen meat company, took to Twitter to offer an analysis of millennials' alienation in the age of social media.

September 27, 2018

Investigations

Two Philly cops charged with false imprisonment after detaining man

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police officers Matthew Walsh and Marvin Jones are facing multiple charges for allegedly detaining a man without justification and falsifying documents earlier this year, the internal affairs division announced Thursday. Both officers were assigned to the 14th District on April 14 when they stopped a man in the Mount Airy section of the city.

September 26, 2018

Eagles

Bucks County hoagie joint debuts limited edition 'Wentzel Dip Sandwich'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jay's Hoagie & Sandwich Joint in Lower Bucks County is offering a limited-time "Wentzel Dip Sandwich" inspired by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. A portion of all proceeds will go toward supporting local food banks.

September 26, 2018

NFL

Eagles' Jason Kelce reveals TMI on weird differences between Wentz, Foles' hands

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce joined "The Dan Patrick Show" on ESPN Radio, where he discussed the differences between snapping the ball to quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Nick Foles.

September 26, 2018

Education

Abington School District appoints new superintendent

by Michael Tanenbaum

Abington School District appointed Jeffrey S. Fecher as new superintendent of schools. Fecher is the former principal of Abington Senior High School and he replaces Amy Sichel.

September 25, 2018

Food & Drink

Philly's Ekta ranked one of best Indian restaurants in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's Ekta Indian Cuisine is ranked one of the best Indian restaurants in the United States. There are three locations—in Fishtown, University City and Bryn Mawr.

September 25, 2018

Wildlife

Raccoon survives nine-story plunge from Ocean City boardwalk building

by Michael Tanenbaum

A raccoon climbed the exterior of Gardens Plaza condominium tower on Ocean City Boardwalk last week, before it fell, survived the impact with the ground and scurried away.

September 25, 2018

Legislation

Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill to legalize recreational marijuana

by Michael Tanenbaum

A bill has been introduced to legalize recreational marijuana by Pennsylvania Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, launching a petition to build statewide support for sweeping reform.