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

February 13, 2018

Eagles

Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles gets real about life, football with Ellen DeGeneres

by Michael Tanenbaum

The incredible story of Nick Foles' journey from near-retirement to Super Bowl MVP is undoubtedly the most powerful narrative surrounding the Eagles' championship run.

February 12, 2018

Arrests

Pennsylvania couple busted in alleged Jersey Shore burglary ring

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Wildwood Crest have filed charges against a Pennsylvania couple who allegedly broke into and burglarized a series of homes earlier this month.

February 12, 2018

NFL

Tedy Bruschi fires back at Eagles' Lane Johnson for criticism of 'Patriot Way'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former New England Patriot Tedy Brushci took exception to the Eagles' Lane Johnson's remarks that the Patriots behave like "robots." Bruschi said "I don't know what he's talking about. I had a lot of fun."

February 12, 2018

NFL

Former NFL ref claims Eagles were in illegal formation for 'Philly Special' TD

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mike Pereira argues that Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery wasn't planted at the line of scrimmage on gutsy fourth-down play call in Super Bowl LII.

February 12, 2018

Television

There's a twisted episode Danny DeVito refused to shoot for 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Is there a fictional television character more loathsome and yet loveable than Frank Reynolds? He has competition (Rick Sanchez, Bojack Horseman, Walter White, etc.) but no one else makes it look so effortless.

February 9, 2018

NFL

Tom Brady: 'Gratitude to Eagles' for bringing out Patriots' best in Super Bowl

by Michael Tanenbaum

All week long, the only thing equal in force to Eagles fans' joy over Philly's first Super Bowl has been the city's frothing animosity toward Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

February 9, 2018

NFL

Eagles fans petition to ban Cris Collinsworth from calling future games

by Michael Tanenbaum

The special bond between the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans was on full display Thursday, with estimates as high as two million paradegoers turning out for the celebration along Broad Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

February 9, 2018

NFL

DeSean Jackson expands on Chip Kelly rift: 'I don't respect him'

by Michael Tanenbaum

No former Philadelphia Eagle was more swiftly impacted by Kelly's high-handed abuse of power than Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

February 9, 2018

Transportation

Map: Philly's most underserved neighborhoods for public transit

by Michael Tanenbaum

As Eagles fans throughout the region witnessed during Thursday's Super Bowl parade, SEPTA had its hands full for a massive influx of riders throughout the morning, afternoon and evening hours.

February 9, 2018

Arrests

Former Eagle, WIP host Jon Ritchie arrested for DUI, simple assault

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles fullback and current SportsRadio 94WIP host Jon Ritchie was arrested early Friday morning on DUI and simple assault charges, according to court records.