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

August 22, 2022

Investigations

Police find vehicle linked to Northeast Philly hit-and-run that critically injured cyclist

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 42-year-old man was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Northeast Philadelphia early Monday morning near the intersection of Bustleton and Cottman avenues, police said. The man and his girlfriend were both struck by the driver, but the woman did not suffer injuries. On Monday afternoon, authorities said they found a Range Rover that they believe was involved in the crash. No arrests have been made.

August 22, 2022

Entertainment

Massive indoor go-kart track to open at New Jersey entertainment complex

by Michael Tanenbaum

Supercharged Entertainment New Jersey will be a new recreational facility in Edison with a massive indoor go-kart racing track, bionic bumper cars and arcade games. The company has an existing facility in Wrentham, Massachusetts, and says the multilevel track in New Jersey will be 28% larger. The owners are aiming for an opening date in November 2022.

August 22, 2022

Education

Holy Family University to open second Bucks County campus

by Michael Tanenbaum

Holy Family University will open a Newtown West campus to complement the existing Newtown East campus in Bucks County. The Catholic university based in Philadelphia acquired the property to expand its footprint in Bucks County and better serve students at both the suburban and city locations with expanded course offerings. The university has a combined enrollment of about 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

August 19, 2022

Music

The Shins' James Mercer, no longer 'aimless,' celebrates 21 years of 'Oh, Inverted World'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Shins are on a nationwide tour marking the 21st anniversary of their debut album, 'Oh, Inverted World,' which changed the fortunes of frontman James Mercer. Ahead of band's tour stop at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, Mercer discussed the legacy of the album and how his music has evolved over the years. His other project, Broken Bells, has a new album, 'Into The Blue,' due out Oct. 7.

August 19, 2022

Investigations

$1.3 million worth of cocaine seized from plane at Philadelphia International

by Michael Tanenbaum

More than 40 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1.3 million were seized from a plane at Philadelphia International Airport on Aug. 12. Customs and Border Protection officials said the plane came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic and had made previous stops in New York, Miami and San Diego.

August 19, 2022

Anchorage Tavern in Somers Point to be featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Guy Fieri visited the Anchorage Tavern in Somers Point, New Jersey for the latest episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Triple D Nation," in which the celebrity Food Network host circles back to some of his favorite spots in the United States. The Anchorage Tavern, built in 1874, is the oldest, continuously operating business in Somers Point and is known for its seafood and Italian specialties.

August 18, 2022

Investigations

Pennsylvania man arrested for allegedly buying human body parts online, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jeremy Pauley, 40, of Enola, Pennsylvania, faces multiple criminal charges for allegedly buying human body parts online. Pauley obtained the organs from a woman in Arkansas, who stole them from a mortuary and shipped them to Pennsylvania, according to prosecutors. At Pauley's home, detectives found buckets in his basement that contained human brains, skin, livers, lungs and a heart. Another shipment of body parts was intercepted in Scranton. Authorities said the body parts were the property of the University of Arkansas.

August 18, 2022

Illness

Philly's monkeypox data reveal racial disparities that recall early COVID-19 response

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's monkeypox data shows that Black residents have the largest number of infections in the city, but are not getting vaccinated at a rate comparable to white residents. The outbreak is exposing problems with the response — including health care inequities and insufficient vaccine supplies — that also plagued the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 18, 2022

Health News

Crozer Health, ChristianaCare merger plan dissolves after months of negotiations

by Michael Tanenbaum

ChristianaCare's plan to purchase Crozer Health in Delaware County will not move forward after months of negotiations ended without an agreement. The Delaware hospital system had planned to acquire Crozer Health's four struggling hospitals from the for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings, with a goal of expanding into Pennsylvania. Crozer Health said Wednesday it still intends to transition back to non-profit status.

August 17, 2022

Investigations

Eagle flew into engine of Spirit Airlines plane that caught fire on Atlantic City runway, NTSB says

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Spirit Airlines plane that caught fire on a runway in Atlantic City last October was damaged by a nine-pound bald eagle that flew into its right engine, according to an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Four people suffered minor injuries during the evacuation of the aircraft. Bird strikes occur in about 1 of every 2,000 flights, mostly around takeoff, but the vast majority of these incidents are not reported. The deadliest bird strike incident in the U.S. happened in 1960, when an Eastern Airlines flight crashed into Boston Harbor, killing 62 people.