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

August 21, 2018

Investigations

Police: Patient attempted to rape nurse at Pennsylvania hospital

by Michael Tanenbaum

A patient at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has been charged with attempted rape and related offenses after he allegedly attacked a nurse after midnight on Monday, according to court records.

August 20, 2018

Police

Bensalem police crack down on foul-mouthed biker kids blocking traffic

by Michael Tanenbaum

Conversations about cyclists in Philadelphia generally revolve around how to create a safe and fair environment that balances the needs of all modes of transportation in an old and densely populated city.

August 20, 2018

Investigations

Police seek man who allegedly groped teens at Bucks County Target

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Warrington are seeking help from the public to identify a suspect who allegedly groped two teenage girls last week at a Target store.

August 20, 2018

NFL

Eagles coach Doug Pederson rejected doubter Mike Lombardi as book co-author

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles head coach will release his memoir, "Fearless: How an Underdog Becomes a Champion," on Tuesday. The book contains some revealing tidbits about Mike Lombardi, the NFL analyst who doubted Pederson's ability to coach in the NFL.

August 20, 2018

Food & Drink

Philly Pretzel Factory is giving out free anniversary pretzels

by Michael Tanenbaum

It may seem hard to believe, but Monday marks Philly Pretzel Factory's 20th year in business. And to celebrate, they're giving out free soft pretzels all day.

August 17, 2018

Weather

Pennsylvania declares disaster emergency for flooding across state

by Michael Tanenbaum

Torrential rains and flash flooding across large parts of Pennsylvania in recent weeks has prompted Governor Tom Wolf to declare a disaster emergency to help communities recover from extensive damage to properties and roadways, the administration announced Friday.

August 17, 2018

Investigations

Police: City Hall worker killed in murder-suicide in Northeast Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a murder-suicide that claimed the life of a City Hall staffer early Friday morning in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia.

August 17, 2018

Odd News

Sixers' J.J. Redick tells creepy story of caged woman hidden in service car

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick recounted a nightmarish ordeal he and his family experienced on in New York City, telling the story on his podcast for The Ringer.

August 16, 2018

Travel

Three hospitalized as mysterious odor diverts Philly-bound Frontier Airlines flight

by Michael Tanenbaum

Three were people were hospitalized in North Carolina on Wednesday night after a mysterious odor forced a Frontier Airlines flight to make an emergency landing on its way to Philadelphia.

August 16, 2018

Music

New Kurt Vile music video lampoons Philadelphia Parking Authority

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia-based psych rocker Kurt Vile has proven he's a man of the people in his latest solo effort, releasing a music video on Thursday that takes on public enemy number one: the Philadelphia Parking Authority.