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 24, 2017

NFL Draft

NFL draft's $95 million economic impact exceeded expectations in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

By nearly all accounts, Philadelphia's three-day experience hosting the 2017 NFL draft in April was a resounding success. More than 250,000 visitors set a new attendance record, media covering the event raved about the atmosphere, and the Eagles came away with what many believe will be a talented crop of young players.

August 24, 2017

Autism

'Provocative' CHOP study identifies new potential risk factor for autism

by Michael Tanenbaum

A "provocative" study led by genetic researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia claims that heightened risk for autism spectrum disorder may be influenced by mitochondrial evolution in our ancient ancestors.

August 24, 2017

Military

South Jersey sailor killed in deadly crash of USS John McCain

by Michael Tanenbaum

On Thursday as the Navy confirmed the death of Kenneth Aaron Smith, 22, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He who was among the 10 missing sailors and five other crew members lost in the wake of Monday's collision between a U.S. Navy destroyer and an oil tanker east of Singapore.

August 22, 2017

Development

Renderings reveal proposed Da Vinci Science City in Lehigh Valley

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Lehigh Valley took a big step forward Tuesday toward the development of Da Vinci Science City – a STEM-focused, state-of-the-art facility that city planners hope will drive educational tourism for decades to come.

August 22, 2017

Investigation

AG: Four alleged child predators arrested in southeastern Pennsylvania

by Michael Tanenbaum

Four Philadelphia-area men are facing charges stemming from an investigation into child predator activity in southeastern Pennsylvania, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday.

August 22, 2017

Comedy

WATCH: Jerry Seinfeld retells first joke in teasers for Netflix stand-up special

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jerry Seinfeld, timeless king of comedy in both jokes and earnings, is returning to primetime stand-up on Sept. 19 with a much-anticipated Netflix streaming special.

August 22, 2017

Solar Eclipse

WATCH: 'Goosebumps' overtake 6ABC meteorologist on solar eclipse road trip

by Michael Tanenbaum

6ABC meteorologist Adam Joseph hit the road to St. Joseph, Missouri, to be in the path f totality for Monday's solar eclipse

August 21, 2017

Drug Bust

Camden man arrested with record-setting supply of fentanyl

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in New Jersey seized a record-setting amount of fentanyl earlier this year, preventing as many as 5 million doses of the deadly synthetic opioid from reaching the streets, the state Attorney General's Office announced Monday.

August 21, 2017

Solar Eclipse

Here are Twitter's best reactions to the 2017 solar eclipse

by Michael Tanenbaum

The 2017 solar eclipse, possibly the most anticipated event of the year, came and went on Monday with excitement, curiosity, apathy, fear and humor.

August 21, 2017

Music

WATCH: Philadelphia prominently featured in new War on Drugs video 'Pain'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fans who have been anxiously awaiting the release of "A Deeper Understanding," the fourth studio album of local breakout rockers The War on Drugs, are just a few days away from getting a full 10 tracks of the extended, dreamy ballads the band owns better than any other act on the scene.