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 2, 2018

Wildlife

Rare 'blue button' jellyfish spotted at Jersey Shore in wake of Hurricane Florence

by Michael Tanenbaum

Blue button jellyfish washed up at Beach Haven likely as a result of Hurricane Florence. A local woman who had never seen them in New Jersey before shared photographs on Facebook.

October 2, 2018

Education

Penn's Wharton School receives $50 million gift, largest in history

by Michael Tanenbaum

A $50 million gift from billionaire investor and philanthropist Marc J. Rowan will become the largest donation ever received by the University of Pennsylvania's prestigious Wharton School.

October 2, 2018

Celebrities

Kevin Hart says he went broke early on buying vintage Philly sports jerseys

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comedian Kevin Hart spent his early paychecks on vintage sports apparel, including gear for his hometown Philadelphia teams.

October 1, 2018

Transportation

SEPTA plans new parking garage, upgrades at 69th Street Transportation Center

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new parking garage with more than 400 spaces will be constructed at SEPTA's bustling 69th Street Transportation Center, officials in Upper Darby announced Monday.

October 1, 2018

Education

Two Philly public schools receive 2018 National Blue Ribbon Designation

by Michael Tanenbaum

Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School and William M. Meredith School – both Philadelphia public schools – have been named among a select group of 300 schools nationwide to receive the U.S. Department of Education's 2018 Blue Ribbon Designation

October 1, 2018

Media

Shakeup at 97.5 The Fanatic adds Farzetta, Tra Thomas, Harry Mayes out

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mornings at 97.5 The Fanatic will soon have a different lineup after the station officially confirmed several moves that have been in motion for weeks.Beasley Media Group announced Monday that Marc Farzetta and former Philadelphia Eagle Tra Thomas will take over the weekday morning slot from 6-10 am beginning October 8.

October 1, 2018

Television

Sunken Twin Capes ferry featured on Discovery Channel's 'Salvage Dawgs'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The former MV Twin Capes ferry, a storied vessel on the Cape May-Lewes fleet, will have a new place in history when it's treasured contents are featured on the Discovery Channel's "Salvage Dawgs" series. The 2,100-ton ferry was intentionally submerged off the Atlantic coast in June in order to expand an artificial reef system.

September 28, 2018

Eagles

Eagles' Chris Long donating a quarter of 2018 salary to literacy initiative

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long will team up with the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern Jersey in support of the Read by 4th campaign, a literacy drive meant to put more books in kids' hands and ensure proficiency by 4th grade.

September 28, 2018

Flyers

Flyers' Gritty gets bobblehead pre-sale after rollercoaster week

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Flyers have been a pretty middling team for a few years in the standings. The franchise needed a spark and the marketing team tasked with creating a mascot delivered.

September 28, 2018

Shopping

Sixers Innovation Lab's 'Live Life Nice' gets apparel pop-ups at King of Prussia Mall

by Michael Tanenbaum

When the Philadelphia 76ers opened their new practice facility in Camden one of the goals was to use the team's new home base as a business incubator for sports entrepreneurship.