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

November 27, 2018

Holidays

Here are 5 Gritty Christmas ornaments you can buy on Etsy

by Michael Tanenbaum

Christmas time is almost here and it's about to collide with the lifelong celebration of Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty.

November 21, 2018

Natural Disasters

Aaron Rodgers' brother questions sincerity of $1 million California wildfire donation

by Michael Tanenbaum

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers drew widespread praise on Wednesday for his $1 million donation to assist wildfire victims in his home state of California. His brother, Jordan Rodgers, questioned whether he was looking out for his own family's safety.

November 21, 2018

Investigations

N.J. cops investigate link between mansion fire where family was found dead and alleged arson at victim's brother's home

by Michael Tanenbaum

The brother of a Colts Neck man who was found dead along with his wife and two kids on Tuesday has been charged with arson in connection with the burning of his own home.

November 21, 2018

Business

European grocer Lidl to open first Pa. location in Delaware County

by Michael Tanenbaum

German grocery store chain Lidl will finally make its Pennsylvania debut early next month in Ridley Township, Delaware County, the company's first regional opening after plans for several other stores did not materialize.

November 20, 2018

Investigations

Video shows hit-and-run at Wells Fargo Center after Sixers game

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night after the Sixers-Hornets game.

November 20, 2018

NBA

Sixers' Jimmy Butler, Allen Iverson share 24-second hug

by Michael Tanenbaum

There was no shot clock running after the Sixers took down the Phoenix Suns in Philadelphia on Monday night, but Allen Iverson and Jimmy Butler embraced for a full 24 seconds to celebrate the win.

November 20, 2018

Memes

Alt-right Gritty memes will fail to co-opt Flyers mascot as Pepe 2.0

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is being co-opted by the alt-right in a series of racist and anti-Semitic memes. Their efforts to destroy him will ultimately fail.

November 19, 2018

Fitness

6ABC reporter shares details of harrowing condition caused by over-exercising

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jeannette Reyes, a reporter for Action News in Philadelphia, learned a life-threatening lesson about pushing her body to the max this past summer.

November 19, 2018

Investigations

Four people found dead – each shot in the head – in basement of West Philly home

by Michael Tanenbaum

Four people were found dead Monday afternoon in the basement of a West Philadelphia home, each apparently killed by a single gunshot to the head, according to Philadelphia police. Officers responded to a home in the 5100 block of Malcolm Street at around 12:03 p.m. on Monday.

November 19, 2018

NBA

Allen Iverson calls Sixers' addition of Jimmy Butler 'just beautiful'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sixers' legend and NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson says Philadelphia's trade for Jimmy Butler reminds him of the energy that surrounded the team he took to the NBA Finals in 2001.