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

June 5, 2019

Investigations

Police recover woman's body near Schuylkill River on Kelly Drive

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Wednesday afternoon near the Schuylkill River.

June 5, 2019

Investigations

Majestic Elegance resort says Wilmington woman asked for $2.2 million settlement

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Dominican Republic resort where a Wilmington woman claims she suffered a brutal beating at the hands of an employee has issued its first public response to the shocking allegations.

June 4, 2019

Lawsuits

Philly restaurant at center of contentious Grubhub lawsuit alleges phantom charges

by Michael Tanenbaum

Takeout delivery service Grubhub is facing a potential class-action lawsuit led by a Philadelphia restaurant chain Tiffin, which claims the Chicago-based company charges hidden fees.

June 4, 2019

Investigations

Former boxing champ Meldrick Taylor charged with Strawberry Mansion assault

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former professional boxer and Philadelphia-native Meldrick Taylor was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pulled a gun on a man and tried evict him from an apartment in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, police said. The incident occurred late Monday in the 2700 block of West Lehigh Avenue, where police said Taylor resides and where Philadelphia property records show Taylor owns a two-story brick row home.

June 4, 2019

Investigations

Dominican Republic police question Wilmington woman's story of brutal attack at resort

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have called into question the story of a Wilmington woman who said she was savagely beaten while staying at a resort in Punta Cana in January.

June 4, 2019

Sightseeing

Pennsylvania's Strasburg Railroad train ride named one of the most scenic in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

A train ride is often only as good as the landscapes it has to offer, even if they're brief glimpses away from a book or a cellphone.

June 3, 2019

Investigations

Wildwood police seek man who allegedly ran woman over with sports car

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wildwood police have recovered the vehicle of a man who allegedly ran a woman over during Memorial Day weekend — but the 21-year-old suspect is still on the loose.

June 3, 2019

Courts

Former Eagle Lito Sheppard gets $840 restitution from cousin Jabar Gaffney in alleged BMW vandalism

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard has reached a settlement with his cousin, ex-NFL wide receiver Jabar Gaffney, in connection with a vandalism incident in Florida last June.

June 3, 2019

NFL

Nick Foles returns to Jaguars practice, says wife is 'way stronger than I'll ever be'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has returned to practice for the Jacksonville Jaguars as he and his wife cope with last week's devastating news of a miscarriage.

June 3, 2019

MLB

Chase Utley had the perfect reaction to missing Phillies-Dodgers for a Kidz Bop concert

by Michael Tanenbaum

Now that Chase Utley is retired from baseball, it's fair to ask whether the Los Angeles resident has more of a rooting interest in his most recent team, the Dodgers, or in the Phillies, where he won his only championship.