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 3, 2017

Homicide

Father of Bucks County murder victim offers condolences to slain Temple student's dad

by Michael Tanenbaum

The father of one of the four young men murdered in this summer's gruesome Bucks County reached out Saturday to share his condolences with Ed Burleigh, whose daughter Jenna, 22, was killed last week after a night out at a bar near Temple University's North Philadelphia campus.

August 31, 2017

Traffic

Here are the road closures for the 2017 Budweiser Made in America festival

by Michael Tanenbaum

The 2017 Budweiser Made in America festival returns to Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the fifth time of Saturday and Sunday, bringing 60 musical acts to five stages with marquee performances from Jay Z, J. Cole and The Chainsmokers.

August 31, 2017

Amusement Parks

WATCH: Six Flags unveils plan for 'futuristic' CYBORG thrill ride

by Michael Tanenbaum

Never in the history of amusement parks has a new ride been pitched as anything but the most amazing rush you will ever experience.

August 31, 2017

Desserts

Old City's Franklin Ice Cream Bar makes progress toward fall opening

by Michael Tanenbaum

The owners of Franklin Fountain and Shane Confectionary are well on their way to opening their third dessert shop, this time churning out keystone-shaped ice cream bars in a vintage art deco storefront.

August 30, 2017

Infrastructure

Major capital investment coming to N.J. Turnpike, GSP rest stops

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sixteen aging service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are on tap receive more than $250 million in capital improvements over the next 25 years, Gov. Chris Christie announced at Wednesday afternoon press conference.

August 30, 2017

Development

Report: New Trader Joe's location rumored in South Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

South Philadelphia's well-known parking woes can explain, to some extent, why there has been such demand for local grocery stores that offer convenience and variety, especially in the crowded area of Queen Village.

August 30, 2017

Parks

Philly becomes first U.S. city to map urban trails on Google Street View

by Michael Tanenbaum

You can now go to the park on your phone or your computer — not to skip nature, but to plan your trip.

August 30, 2017

Reality TV

MTV teases debut of upcoming spinoff 'Teen Mom NJ'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Reality TV's obsession with New Jersey makes too much sense to die. That's why MTV already got a jump on filming a revival of "Beach House" earlier this summer and it's why people still care about a "Jersey Shore" reunion. The words "appealing" and "appalling" are closer than we realize. New Jersey strikes the right balance.

August 29, 2017

Investigation

Former Philly teacher, out on bail, re-arrested in sex assault probe

by Michael Tanenbaum

A former West Philadelphia science teacher charged earlier this month with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student in Chester County was arrested again Tuesday after prosecutors said they received new information about the extent of the sexual relationship.

August 29, 2017

Courts

South Jersey bakery pays woman $60,000 in 'magic word' maternity leave case

by Michael Tanenbaum

A contract baking company based in Vineland and Bellmawr has agreed to pay a former employee $60,000 to resolve allegations that it cut her loose in violation of her maternity rights under the New Jersey Family Leave Act.