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

October 1, 2020

Business

Gap closing its Center City, Philly airport locations later this year

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Gap store at 1510 Walnut Street will close at the end of November, ending a run of more than two decades in Center City Philadelphia. Gap Inc. is in the process of closing approximately 225 brick and mortar Gap and Banana Republic stores around the world.

October 1, 2020

Investigations

Dead body found behind Woodford Mansion in Fairmount Park

by Michael Tanenbaum

A dead body was found in an area behind the Woodford Mansion in Fairmount on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Philadelphia police were unable to determine the gender or race of the victim. An investigation remains ongoing.

October 1, 2020

Police

Man arrested after breaking into FOX29 studio with sledgehammer, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police arrested a 58-year-old man who allegedly used a sledgehammer to break into the FOX29 studio on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Investigators said the man was subdued by a witness and later taken into custody after a taser was deployed by a SEPTA police officer.

October 1, 2020

Health Insurance

Independence Blue Cross unveils 2021 Medicare Advantage health plans

by Michael Tanenbaum

Independence Blue Cross announced three new Medicare Advantage plans for 2021 that will include coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment. Open enrollment for the plans runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.

October 1, 2020

Humor

Weird Al Yankovic's presidential debate mashup includes 'Bad Things' in Philly reference

by Michael Tanenbaum

Weird Al Yankovic teamed up with The Gregory Brothers to create a mashup video of the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The video, dubbed "We're all doomed," includes a reference to Trump's comment about bad things happening in Philadelphia.

September 30, 2020

Deaths

Pa. mother dies trying to rescue children off shore in North Wildwood

by Michael Tanenbaum

The North Wildwood Fire Department said a 49-year-old mother died on Sept. 29 while attempting to rescue her children who were in distress off the shore. Three people survived the incident, authorities said.

September 30, 2020

Apparel

Check out all the 'Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia' merch after Trump-Biden debate

by Michael Tanenbaum

After Tuesday night's presidential debate, you can buy a T-shirt, sticker, hat or mug referencing President Donald Trump's infamous quote, "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia."

September 29, 2020

Public Spaces

Philly group gets state grant to transform troubled Fairhill railyard into city park

by Michael Tanenbaum

A community group in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood has received a state grant to create a 1.3-acre park at a railyard that was once notorious for drug activity. The grant will help expand the existing Gurney Street Trail and will build toward the broader vision for the Richmond Industrial Trail.

September 29, 2020

Athletes

Struggling former St. Joe's star Delonte West picked up by Mark Cuban in Dallas

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban reportedly is helping Delonte West, his former player and a standout at St. Joseph's University. West, who suffers from bipolar disorder, has been homeless in recent years and was spotted asking for money this week in Dallas. Cuban is seeking to get West mental health treatment.

September 29, 2020

Investigations

Man charged in fatal shooting of transgender woman in West Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tracy "Mia" Green, a 29-year-old transgender woman of color, was fatally shot in West Philadelphia on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. Philadelphia police have charged 28-year-old Abdullah lbn El-Amin Jaamia with murder and related offenses.