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 15, 2019

Investigations

Nearly $1 million in counterfeit smartphones seized at Philly port

by Michael Tanenbaum

More than 4,000 counterfeit smartphones were seized at the Port of Philadelphia in two shipments that arrived from China over the last month, Customs & Border Protection officials announced Thursday.

August 15, 2019

Nature

Lightning bolt starts beach fire, seagull consumes shark in Ocean City videos

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two videos from Ocean City, New Jersey show a lightning bolt starting a fire at an umbrella rental shed and a seagull eating a baby shark on the beach.

August 15, 2019

Investigations

Five injured in North Philly shooting one day after police standoff

by Michael Tanenbaum

Five people were injured Thursday afternoon in a shooting in North Philadelphia, just one day after six officers were wounded in a standoff with an armed suspect in Nicetown-Tioga.

August 15, 2019

Investigations

Roofer dies in electrocution, fall from Northern Liberties property

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 64-year-old man died Thursday after he was electrocuted and fell three stories from a home under construction in Northern Liberties, police said. OSHA was notified of the incident.

August 15, 2019

Investigations

Kenney: North Philly standoff a 'harsh reminder' of reality of gun violence in U.S.

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was joined by local and state leaders Thursday afternoon to address the aftermath of the North Philadelphia standoff that left six police officers wounded in a firefight with a barricaded suspect.

August 14, 2019

Courts

Charges dismissed against Center City truck driver who struck cyclist Emily Fredericks

by Michael Tanenbaum

Charges have been dropped against truck driver Jorge Fretts, who fatally struck 24-year-old Emily Fredericks in a Center City, Philadelphia, crash in November 2017. Fredericks' death mobilized Philadelphia cyclists to make the city's streets safer for bike riders.

August 14, 2019

Employment

Fashion District Philadelphia holding job fair ahead of September opening

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fashion District Philadelphia, a new urban mall in Center City, is holding a job fair for retail positions on Aug. 20 at PA CareerLink's Suburban Station location. The district officially opens Sept. 19.

August 13, 2019

Eagles

Former Eagle Chris Long predicts new 2020 destination for Tom Brady

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long predicts Tom Brady might just have a new team in 2020. Long won a Super Bowl with Brady and then beat Brady and the Patriots the next season with the Eagles.

August 13, 2019

Obituaries

Former owner of the 700 club in Northern Liberties dies at 53

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kurt Wunder, former co-owner of The 700 club in Northern Liberties, died at 53 years old after a battle with glioblastoma and leptomeningeal disease. The iconic Philadelphia bar was sold this year and will remain alive under new ownership.

August 13, 2019

Investigations

Pennsylvania man hospitalized for ingesting possible razor shards in Taco Bell food

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Bushkill, Pennsylvania man was hospitalized last week after ingesting what he believes were small, sharp metal objects in the food he purchased at a Taco Bell in Monroe County.