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

January 29, 2018

Crime

Philly man sent to prison in record-setting New Jersey fentanyl seizure

A Philadelphia man and his counterpart will both go to prison after they were sentenced Monday in connection to a record-setting seizure of the synthetic opioid fentanyl last year in New Jersey.

January 29, 2018

Fashion

Historic Philadelphia dress collection featured on 'Strange Inheritance'

Few names in the history of Philadelphia high society carry more weight in the fashion world than Doris Darnell. 

January 25, 2018

Lawsuits

Questlove reps respond to fired NBC employees' racial discrimination lawsuit

A day after news broke of a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against Amir "Questlove" Thompson, representatives for The Roots drummer and D.J. responded with forceful disapproval of the plaintiffs. 

January 25, 2018

NFL

Terrell Owens takes fresh shot at Donovan McNabb ahead of Super Bowl LII

Thirteen years have passed since the last time the Eagles found their way to the Super Bowl. The wounds from that 24-21 loss to the Patriots in Jacksonville have apparently been reopened by Philadelphia's return to the big dance.

January 25, 2018

Investigations

Cops: Suspect disguised as mailman leads violent Philly home invasion

Philadelphia police are searching for four suspects in a violent home invasion that began Wednesday afternoon with an assault by a person disguised in U.S. Postal uniform. 

January 25, 2018

Investigation

Philly teacher at Blue Ribbon charter school charged with corruption of minor

An algebra teacher at Northeast Philadelphia's Franklin Towne Charter School has lost his job after an arrest this week on charges that he allegedly corrupted a minor, an attorney for the high school said Thursday. 

January 24, 2018

Closures

After three decades, Philly's 12th Street Gym will close its doors for good

A pillar of Philadelphia's fitness community will soon be ending its long run in Center City.

January 24, 2018

Charity

Eagles fans atone for rowdiness with donations to Vikings coach's charity

The Mike Zimmer Foundation, created by Minnesota Vikings head coach to honor his late wife, Vikki, has received about $7,000 in donations from Philadelphia Eagles fans.

January 24, 2018

Incidents

Philadelphia man killed in skiing accident at Blue Mountain Resort

A Philadelphia man was reportedly killed Sunday night in a skiing incident at Blue Mountain Skiing Resort in Lower Towamensing. 

January 24, 2018

NFL

Ed Rendell talks Patriots' cheating, Eagles' chances: 'I want revenge'

The last time the Philadelphia Eagles earned to a trip to the Super Bowl, Ed Rendell was still the governor of Pennsylvania, making bets with then-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney that Philly would beat New England.

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