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 4, 2017

Animals

#Bearwatch2017: Tranquilized black bear gets stuck in Bucks County tree

by Michael Tanenbaum

The season of bear sightings, otherwise known here as #Bearwatch2017, opened with a bang last week after a black bear was spotted at Old Orchard in Doylestown, prompting the Gaming Commission to send staff to the area to monitor the situation.

June 4, 2017

Celebrities

Kevin Bacon went undercover as a high school student for 'Footloose' research

by Michael Tanenbaum

It's been 33 years since "Footloose" put Kevin Bacon on the map as an actor with serious Hollywood star potential. In recent weeks, as the Philadelphia native continues to earn accolades for his role in the Amazon series "I Love Dick," Bacon has been reminiscing about the making of his breakout film.

June 4, 2017

PPA

Report: PPA aims to revive defunct parking payment app by fall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Easy and convenient parking in Philadelphia, if such a thing could ever be said to exist, may be closer to reality again by the time fall comes around.

June 4, 2017

Diet

Penn study warns of harmful metabolic effects for late night eaters

by Michael Tanenbaum

If you're in the habit of delaying gratification all day long just to load up on calories late at night, you may be putting your fat metabolism at risk and opening up yourself up to a range of long-term health complications, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.

June 1, 2017

Television

Joel Embiid, Kevin Hart on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' for NBA Mean Tweets

by Michael Tanenbaum

For the third year in a row, the Golden State Warriors will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers as the NBA Finals tip off tonight at 9 p.m. on ABC.

June 1, 2017

GQ names local brew best craft beer in Pennsylvania

by Michael Tanenbaum

Craft beer tourism is a very real thing in no small part because of Philadelphia's leadership in promoting the festivities of Beer Week, which officially kicks off today, in case you wish to partake.

June 1, 2017

Investigation

Main Line attorney charged with theft of clients' settlement funds

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Radnor Township attorney is facing felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $400,000 in settlement funds taken from clients in a series of personal injury cases, the Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.

June 1, 2017

Politics

Chris Christie: 'Disgusting' Kathy Griffin should be blackballed for photo with severed Trump head

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's days in office may be approaching the end, but that isn't stopping him from offering his opinion on the increasingly divisive political climate in the United States.

May 31, 2017

Lawsuits

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Philly salary history bill

by Michael Tanenbaum

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia does not have a legal basis to challenge the halted wage equity bill that would block Philadelphia employers from asking job applicants to disclose their salary history.

May 31, 2017

Television

'Good Morning America' coming to Philly on Friday morning

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fans of ABC's "Good Morning America" talk show will have an opportunity to get up close and personal when the crew comes into town Friday for a segment at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.