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

October 9, 2018

Odd News

Pennsylvania mom: Daughter's green screen photos 'best f*** up I have ever done'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania resident Laura Pyle's school picture day mishap went viral on Facebook after her daughter's green dress blended in with all of the green screen backgrounds.

October 9, 2018

Investigations

New Jersey teacher arrested for allegedly sending nude photos to student

by Michael Tanenbaum

A teacher at Montgomery Township High School in New Jersey who allegedly sent nude photos to a male student is facing charges, prosecutors in Somerset County said Tuesday.

October 9, 2018

NFL

Struggling Eagles need to 'fast' from sex, says former linebacker Gary Cobb

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Gary Cobb has a theory about why the Eagles aren't playing their best football right now. The players need to take a break from having sex.

October 8, 2018

Employment

Met Philadelphia holding job fair for 200 positions at new venue

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Met Philadelphia that will hold a job fair to fill about 200 positions at the new venue later this month. The rehabilitated former Philadelphia Opera house building at Broad and Poplar Streets will open Dec. 3 with a Bob Dylan concert.

October 8, 2018

Missing People

Marlton man missing after hike at Rocky Mountain National Park

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ryan Albert, of Marlton, New Jersey, man who went hiking in the Rocky Mountains on Friday, Oct. 5, remained missing Monday as search and rescue crews continued to scour the region of his disappearance.

October 8, 2018

Odd News

Only in Camden: Insane Clown Posse member tries to dropkick Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Monster Energy Rock Allegiance tour almost turned violent in Camden, where rap metal dinosaurs Limp Bizkit and dixie cult enablers Insane Clown Posse had a shocking moment.

October 8, 2018

Media

Former CBS3 anchor takes role as CNN Washington correspondent

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jessica Dean, a former anchor who recently departed CBS3 in Philadelphia, will work as a Washington correspondent for CNN Politics.

October 5, 2018

Investigations

Glenside man charged with possession of child pornography

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dylann Bragg, 27, of Glenside, was charged Friday with felony possession of child pornography after the illicit images were allegedly spotted on his cell phone, Montgomery County prosecutors said.

October 5, 2018

NFL

Meek Mill appears in Eagles hype video ahead of Vikings game

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles will look to get their season back on track Sunday afternoon at home against the Minnesota Vikings. Meek Mill, whose been back in the recording studio since his release from prison, appeared Friday in a hype video posted by the Eagles in preparation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game rematch.

October 5, 2018

Lawsuits

Family of David Jones reaches $1 million settlement with city of Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

The family of David Jones – who was fatally shot in the back by a Philadelphia police officer Brian Pownall – has reached a $1 million settlement with the city of Philadelphia. Jones, a black man who was stopped in North Philadelphia in June 2017, was killed in the incident.