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

September 19, 2018

Crime

Man arrested in carjack killing of Chester County father

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 30-year-old man is facing homicide charges in the death of a Chester County father whose body was found on the roadside last week in West Fallowfield.

September 19, 2018

Military

Navy sailor from New Jersey dies in propeller accident on aircraft carrier

by Michael Tanenbaum

A U.S. Navy sailor and New Jersey sailor was identified Wednesday as the victim in a propeller accident that occurred Monday aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

September 18, 2018

Business

Here's a look inside Sprouts Farmers Market at Lincoln Square

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sprouts Farmers Market will officially open its first location in Pennsylvania on Wednesday at South Philadelphia's Lincoln Square, a transformational project introducing new apartments and retail to the awakening Washington Avenue corridor.

September 18, 2018

Investigations

Bucks County woman charged in drug death of infant son

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Tullytown woman has been charged with criminal homicide after prosecutors say she allegedly drugged her two-year-old son at her home late last month, killing the boy and nearly taking her own life.

September 18, 2018

Investigations

Mother of LeSean McCoy's son accuses former Eagle of child abuse

by Michael Tanenbaum

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy, formerly with the Philadelphia Eagles, is accused of abusing his son and using the boy as a pawn in the ongoing investigation of the alleged beating and robbery of McCoy's ex-girlfriend.

September 17, 2018

NFL

DeSean Jackson loaned Ryan Fitzpatrick his outfit after torching Eagles

by Michael Tanenbaum

DeSean Jackson reminded everyone in Philadelphia on Sunday how it feels to watch one his patented, backbreaking 75-yard touchdown receptions. In a word, it's demoralizing.

September 17, 2018

Business

Wawa at Drexel University opens this week

by Michael Tanenbaum

The 8,760-square-foot store, which will occupy the first floor of the university's General Services Building, will be the biggest in Philadelphia.

September 17, 2018

Obituaries

Army Ranger, Bucks County native killed in tactical vehicle accident

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Doylestown native and Army Ranger died earlier this month in what military officials described as a single tactical vehicle accident, according to a news release from the Army. Captain Connor Bednarzyk, 25, was killed Sept. 7 in the accident near Fort Benning, Georgia, officials said.

September 17, 2018

Investigations

Lawyer: Pennsylvania police officer linked to lewd videos at Hoboken bar

by Michael Tanenbaum

A man filmed performing lewd acts on a woman at a bar in Hoboken, prompting outrage and criminal charges earlier this month, has been identified as a police officer in Pennsylvania, according to an attorney representing the disgraced club.

September 14, 2018

Investigations

Aspiring N.J. firefighter accused of starting shed fire he helped extinguish

by Michael Tanenbaum

An aspiring volunteer firefighter in Hamilton Township is facing criminal charges for allegedly setting a local shed on fire and then pretending to be a part of the responding units called to put out the flames.