Michael Tanenbaum

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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

April 1, 2019

Police

Camden officials shut down Bam Margera party at Battleship New Jersey

Bam Margera's party at the Battleship New Jersey was canceled after the Camden Police Department raised concerns about the waterfront event on April 1, 2019.

April 1, 2019

Investigations

Army paratrooper from South Jersey killed in live-fire training exercise

Nicholas Peter DiMona III, a 20-year-old U.S. Army paratrooper from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, died during a live-fire training session near Fort Greely in Alaska, military officials announced Monday.

April 1, 2019

Jersey Shore

Morey's Piers April Fools joke provokes Wildwood outrage online

An April Fools' Day prank from Morey's Pier that purported Curley's Fries on the Wildwood Boardwalk was closing to make way for healthier food options had many tricked ... and angry.

April 1, 2019

NFL

Former Eagle DeMarco Murray pranks Cowboys fans with comeback tweet

DeMarco Murray, who played for the Eagles and Cowboys, faked his "unretirement" on April Fools' Day.

March 29, 2019

Humor

Charlie Day writes new song, offers it to Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Charlie Day wrote a song on his Casio keyboard and has offered it to the Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger.

March 29, 2019

Wildlife

Baby seals are washing up at Jersey Shore, prompting action from marine vets

As temperatures start to climb and locals start to visit the beach, marine experts are seeking help to locate baby seals who have been washing up at the Jersey Shore lately. 

March 29, 2019

Astronomy

Video shows fireball spotted by witnesses in Lehigh Valley sky

Witnesses in parts of Pennsylvania and the East Coast have reported seeing a bright fireball dart through the sky — and once again, there's video evidence to prove it.

March 29, 2019

Transportation

PennDOT plans aggressive pothole repairs in Philadelphia region

PennDOT it will be fixing potholes on more than 70 state highways in the five-county Philadelphia region. Repair crews will be deployed beginning Monday, April 1.

March 29, 2019

Investigations

Police: Man armed with knife barricaded himself in Center City high-rise

Philadelphia police are responding to a barricade situation involving a man armed with a knife in Center City.

March 28, 2019

Development

North Philly's historic Budd Company plant sold to New York developers

The abandoned home of the former Budd Company, one of Philadelphia's foremost industrial giants, has been sold to a New York private equity and development firm.

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