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 16, 2018

Rescues

Missing Montgomery County man found dead in Poconos

by Michael Tanenbaum

The body of a Souderton man who went missing late last week in the Poconos has been recovered following an intensive search, authorities in Carbon County announced this week.

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 15, 2018

Investigations

Incoming Penn State athlete shot to death in North Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

A teenager who was shot and killed Monday night in North Philadelphia has been identified as Imhotep track and football player Kristian Marche, who was preparing to leave for his freshman year at Penn State University, according to police.

August 15, 2018

NBA

Sixers' Ben Simmons joins James Cordon, reveals baby hoops footage

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers start Ben Simmons joins "The Late Late Show with James Cordon" to discuss his childhood and how he grew into a basketball player.

August 15, 2018

Obituaries

Mike Trout's brother-in-law, ex-Millville pitching star, dies at 24

by Michael Tanenbaum

Aaron Cox, formerly a standout pitcher at Millville High School and the brother-in-law of Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout, died Thursday at 24 years old, according to statements from the family.

August 14, 2018

Travel

Philadelphia airport installs 'short story dispenser' to help travelers pass time

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia International Airport recently announced the installation of a "Short Story Dispenser" in the Virtual Library of the airport's D/E connector, a partnership introduced airport CEO Chellie Cameron and Free Library of Philadelphia president and director Siobhan Reardon.

August 14, 2018

NFL

Patriots fans react to Eagles billboard near Gillette Stadium

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles will head to Foxborough on Thursday to take on the New England Patriots in their second preseason game, the first since the Eagles defeated New England in Super Bowl LII.

August 14, 2018

Obituaries

Delco woman dies in fall from Colorado mountain

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Colorado have identified a Havertown woman who fell to her death Sunday while attempting to descend Mount Royal in Summit County, where she reportedly owned a condo.

August 13, 2018

Media

Rob Ellis out at NBC Sports Philadelphia as overhaul continues

by Michael Tanenbaum

NBC Sports Philadelphia is parting ways with longtime host and contributor Rob Ellis, who posted a message Sunday reflection on 17 years spent with the rapidly changing station.

August 13, 2018

Investigations

Lancaster County woman charged in alleged suffocation of infant daughter

by Michael Tanenbaum

Prosecutors in Lancaster County filed charges Monday against a 23-year-old woman who allegedly suffocated her infant daughter last month at her home in Elizabethtown, the District Attorney's Office announced.