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 5, 2018

Food & Drink

George's Sandwich Shop, around since WWII, reopens in Italian Market

by Michael Tanenbaum

The multigenerational George's Sandwich Shop, a staple in South Philadelphia's Italian Market since 1936, is back open for business after nine months of renovations.

November 5, 2018

NFL

Stephen A. Smith explodes on Cowboys in epic debate with Michael Irvin

by Michael Tanenbaum

With the Dallas Cowboys scheduled to face the Tennessee Titans on "Monday Night Football," ESPN's "First Take" was at AT&T Stadium to discuss whether Dallas has what it takes to win the NFC East.

November 5, 2018

Investigations

Police investigate racist and threatening letter found in Northeast Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating a threatening letter with targeted racial threats against new neighbors who recently moved to the Tacony section of the city.

November 5, 2018

Crime

Chester County mom allegedly killed daughter on Halloween

by Michael Tanenbaum

A mother in Parkesburg is facing third-degree murder charges after authorities say she shoved her five-year-old daughter down a flight of basement stairs on Halloween night, according to prosecutors.

October 31, 2018

Elections

Here's the lone ballot question Philadelphia voters must decide

by Michael Tanenbaum

There is one important ballot question Philadelphia residents will have to answer at the polls on Tuesday. Should the city borrow $181 million?

October 31, 2018

Investigations

N.J. mom who helped prevent school shooting appears on 'Ellen'

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Lumberton mother of three who helped Kentucky authorities thwart a potential school shooter this month was reunited with the investigating state trooper during a Tuesday appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

October 31, 2018

Television

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' completes Eagles Super Bowl special tonight

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fans who tuned in for last week's episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" were left with a cliffhanger. In part one of the Super Bowl special, Charlie, who got left behind in Philly as The Gang traveled to Minneapolis, made a mess of Paddy's Pub in an effort to defend it.

October 31, 2018

Humor

Your annual drunk Halloween 'news' interviews in Manayunk

by Michael Tanenbaum

Spoof news segment travels to Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood to interview drunk people celebrating Halloween in full costume.

October 30, 2018

Crime

West Chester University theater student arrested for recording women in public bathrooms

by Michael Tanenbaum

West Chester University theater student, Joshua Yannuzzi, faces multiple criminal charges for allegedly filming women in public bathrooms both on campus and in other locations across the region, Chester County prosecutors announced Tuesday.

October 30, 2018

Recreation

Cartoon Network plans kid-themed hotel in Lancaster County

by Michael Tanenbaum

Lancaster will soon be home to a first-of-its-kind hospitality experience for kids—specifically, fans of Cartoon Network. The cable station behind "Adventure Time," "We Bare Bares," "The Powerpuff Girls" and Adult Swim announced a partnership this week with Palace Entertainment to bring a nine-acre destination to central Pennsylvania.