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

June 22, 2018

Investigation

Cyclist fatally struck by dump truck in North Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 40-year-old man was fatally struck by a dump truck as the driver made a right turn Friday morning in North Philadelphia, according to police.

June 22, 2018

Photography

Pennsylvania sunset photo creates spooky illusion of alien invasion

by Michael Tanenbaum

There was a close encounter last weekend with what looked like an alien invasion at the Pennsylvania State Memorial in Gettysburg. Harrison Jones, a photojournalist intern for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, posted the following sunset photo last Saturday at dusk.

June 21, 2018

Crime

Police: Convicted sex offender exposed himself to girls in Abington

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Abington Township arrested a Philadelphia man and registered sex offender on Tuesday after three teenage girls reported that he exposed himself to them inside a restaurant earlier in June.

June 21, 2018

NBA

Philly-area company steps up campaign to bring LeBron James to Sixers with billboards at NBA Draft

by Michael Tanenbaum

Chester-based Power Home Remodeling will fly three #PhillyWantsLeBron billboards over the Barclays Center in the hours leading up to the 2018 NBA Draft. The campaign is targeted directly at Cavaliers free agent LeBron James, who's encouraged to "Strive for GOAT-ness" with the in Philadelphia with the Sixers.

June 21, 2018

Eagles

WATCH: Former Eagle Jon Dorenbos stunned by beauty of Super Bowl ring

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos, barred from football following the discovery of an aortic aneurism, was promised a Super Bowl ring after the Eagles' historic victory over the New England Patriots in February. The magician will perform again at SugarHouse Casino in August.

June 21, 2018

Nature

South Jersey hit by 'microearthquake' on Thursday morning

by Michael Tanenbaum

Burlington County residents may have a felt a small rumble overnight Thursday thanks to a miniature earthquake that struck near the Leisuretown section of Southhampton Township.

June 20, 2018

Neuroscience

Penn Medicine launches first neuroaesthetics research center in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

Penn Medicine has launched the new Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, the nation's first research hub dedicated to the intersection of neurobiology and aesthetics.

June 20, 2018

Investigation

Police video shows M-device exploding at Chinese restaurant in Kensington

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's Arson Task Force is searching for two teenagers in connection with the explosion of an M-type explosive device at Chinese restaurant in Kensington late Sunday night.

June 20, 2018

Casinos

Ocean Resort Casino confirms opening date in Atlantic City

by Michael Tanenbaum

The long-awaited debut of Ocean Resort Casino officially has an opening date in Atlantic City, bringing back to life the most prominent beachfront property on the boardwalk. The former Revel Casino, coming off a six-month renovation, will open June 28.

June 19, 2018

Law Enforcement

Pennsylvania State Police launch body camera pilot program

by Michael Tanenbaum

For the first time this month, Pennsylvania State Police troopers will be wearing body cameras while out on patrol, marking a step forward for a state that has lagged behind much of the country in adopting the technology.