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 8, 2018
Phillies
Phillies reveal 2018 radio broadcast team as L.A. reduces role
The Philadelphia Phillies will be a team in transition in 2018 as new skipper Gabe Kapler brings a focus on analytics to the clubhouse. There are also big changes coming to the radio booth.January 4, 2018
Development
East Market adds Yucatan-style Mexican restaurant to lineup
District Taco, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant, is the latest tenant to be announced for the East Market project in Center City.January 4, 2018
Education
Jersey Shore woman named finalist for National Teacher of the Year
An American Sign Language teacher at Ocean City High School has been selected among four finalists for the 2018 National Teacher of the Year award, an honor handed out by the Council of Chief State School Officers.January 4, 2018
Odd News
Pennsylvania dog snatched by eagle survives snowy attack
On the same day the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the return of its popular bald eagle livestream, one Lehigh Valley family's dog was just lucky to be alive.January 3, 2018
Development
South Philly building gets nod for National Register of Historic Places
The future of the former Frankford Chocolate Factory may be unknown, but its past and its architectural character were enough to earn it a timeless spot on the National Register of Historic Places.January 3, 2018
Odd News
N.J. woman wins $5 million after store clerk sells her wrong lottery ticket
A New Jersey woman is literally set for life thanks to the absent-mindedness of a store clerk and her kind-hearted choice not to point out his mistake.January 3, 2018
Winter Weather
Philadelphia public, parochial schools closed Thursday; city declares snow emergency
With a powerful winter storm set to disrupt the Delaware Valley overnight Wednesday and into Thursday, the city of Philadelphia has declared a snow emergency effective at midnight.January 2, 2018
Celebrities
In anniversary tribute to wife, Will Smith reflects on success in marriage
As Will Smith continues to try to stabilize an acting career that's taken a critical beating in recent years (and a music career that could use a flashy-thing right about now), one thing is certain about the 49-year-old West Philly native: his marriage is as strong as ever.January 2, 2018
Business
Chemical Heritage Foundation reveals rebranding plan, new name
Philadelphia-based Chemical Heritage Foundation will soon be called the Science History Institute.January 2, 2018
Social Media
Carson Wentz fends off criticism of dead geese in Twitter photo
It's probably not often that an outdoorsy person like Carson Wentz ends up with cabin fever. Tearing an ACL is one of the few setbacks that seems likely to make the Eagles quarterback stir crazy.Just In
- Police investigate video of officer shoving man in dispute over social media posts
- Full injury report for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 'Jeopardy!' contestant from Delco loses title defense but wins over Eagles fans in final round
- Antidepressants Lexapro and Cymbalta may offer more enduring relief than Prozac, new study says
- Ilana Glazer is ready to say goodbye to 'weak-minded' alt-right comedy
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- Liberty Flea will bring vintage finds, handmade gifts and holiday shopping to South Philly
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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