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 9, 2017

Festivals

Green Day: 'We had no clue' about acrobat's death at Spain festival

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tragedy cast a dark cloud over Spain's Mad Cool Music Festival Saturday night when acrobat Pedro Aunion Monroy fell 100 feet to his death during his aerial performance in Madrid.

July 9, 2017

Videos

WATCH: Social media star's 'double best day ever' in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Any time we hear about the life and times of a social media influencer, it's natural to wonder how the hell people end up with that kind of gig. Usually, it's a combination of creative experiments, silly skits and a bubbly personality, which are great things to pursue even if you don't wind up sponsored to travel the world.

July 6, 2017

Casinos

Tropicana acquires Atlantic City's Chelsea hotel, plans skyway bridge

by Michael Tanenbaum

An uncertain future for The Chelsea in Atlantic City was resolved Thursday with the hotel's acquisition by Tropicana Entertainment,

July 6, 2017

Body of missing New Jersey hiker found in mountains

by Michael Tanenbaum

After a search that lasted months in the mountains of western Washington State, crews have recovered the body of 20-year-old Zach Krull, an avid hiker and New Jersey native who had been enrolled at Evergreen State College.

July 6, 2017

Investigation

Bucks County teacher arrested for alleged sex with teen student

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Newtown Township announced charges Thursday against a high school teacher who allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.

July 6, 2017

Movies

Here's the lie that whisked Will Smith out of Philly, into 'Men in Black'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The ascending arc of Will Smith's film career is almost impossible to imagine without the mass appeal of his upstart role in "Men in Black," the perfect follow-up to his big-screen breakout in "Independence Day."

July 5, 2017

Arrests

Report: Two Philly men arrested in attack on Ocean City lifeguards

by Michael Tanenbaum

Harold E. Corbin, 25, and Darnell M. Willingham, 29, both of Philadelphia, were charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

July 5, 2017

Medicine

Penn finds cases of nasty gut infection 'soaring' in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

Americans are increasingly falling victim to an intestinal infection that proves deadly for many, spreads in hospital environments and places a growing burden on the nation's health care system, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.

July 2, 2017

Television

WATCH: Dave Chappelle plays 'Freestylin' with The Roots on Jimmy Fallon

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Roots' big leap into late night television has consistently proven that the Philadelphia hip-hop legends, always known as a serious and socially conscious group, also have a brilliant sense of humor to play against the wiles of Jimmy Fallon every night.

July 2, 2017

Investigation

Police charge surrendering shooter in Chester County road rage killing

by Michael Tanenbaum

Days after the tragic murder of Bianca Roberson, a 28-year-old suspect turned himself in to Chester County authorities early Sunday morning, ending a nationwide search for the man who shot her in a fit of road rage, prosecutors said in a news conference announcing the arrest.