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

July 23, 2018

First-Aid

Recovering addict pays bill for first aid squad at New Jersey IHOP

by Michael Tanenbaum

As New Jersey continues to battle an unprecedented surge in fatal drug overdose, one woman recovering from addiction took a moment to thank those who work to rescue others from the brink of death.

July 20, 2018

Crime

Philly mother convicted of smuggling contraband to son in Delco prison

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia woman will spend a minimum of two years in prison after she was convicted earlier this month of supplying contraband for her son to sell to other inmates at Delaware County correctional facility, prosecutors said Friday.

July 20, 2018

Beaches

'Emergency cleanup' finds needles at Jersey Shore after garbage forces beach closures

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cleanup crews with the volunteer Surfrider Foundation were out in full force Friday morning to clear trash and debris from more than a dozen Monmouth County beaches that were temporarily closed to the public as a precautionary measure.

July 20, 2018

Health News

Greening vacant city lots reduces residents' depression, Penn study finds

by Michael Tanenbaum

Eliminating urban blight by adding greenery to vacant city lots can have a profound impact on the mental health and wellness of surrounding residents, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

July 19, 2018

Food & Drink

Two New Jersey beach bars ranked among best in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

In its list of the top 25 beach bars in the United States, The Daily Meal names a pair of bars from Asbury Park and Cape May, New Jersey.

July 19, 2018

Hotels

Atlantic City shuts down nuisance Fox Manor Hotel

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Atlantic City took swift action on Thursday to shut down The Fox Manor Hotel, a 46-room property at 2707 Pacific Avenue that had racked up more than 70 code violations, city officials confirmed.

July 19, 2018

Housing

Rental fraud report finds scam listings common in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Searching for an apartment can be among life's most frustrating and stressful undertakings, particularly in big cities where the competition is rabid and affordability is hard to match with location and quality. A new survey from Apartment List finds that 20 percent of Philadelphia renters encountered suspected fraud in a property listing.

July 18, 2018

Investigation

Police: Body found inside Spring Garden home

by Michael Tanenbaum

A man's body was discovered Wednesday morning at a home in the Spring Garden section of the city, according to Philadelphia police.

July 18, 2018

NFL

Eagles' Chris Long fires back at Ben McAdoo for comments about team success

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Giants head coach Ben McAdoo recently told the New York Post that he believes the Giants will win the NFC East in 2018-19. Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Chris Long begs to differ.

July 18, 2018

Health News

Penn, Johnson & Johnson partner for new healthcare networking hub

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two years after launching the Pennovation Center in West Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania has reached an agreement with Johnson & Johnson to form a network hub that will empower healthcare innovation at the Ivy League incubator.