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

February 8, 2017

Snow

#SnowPhilly: what you need to know to survive the storm

by Michael Tanenbaum

In anticipation of Thursday's winter storm, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced that all Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools will be closed due to the weather.

February 8, 2017

Opinion

What's a 'fascist, loofah-faced, s***-gibbon?'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Here's the quick answer: it's the sickest burn ever leveled at a sitting United States president and it only took about three weeks.

February 8, 2017

Parks

Pennsylvania county to open sprawling new 411-acre public park

by Michael Tanenbaum

There is practically no limit to the number of great things proud residents of Pennsylvania can say about their home state. From its historical significance to its traditions of independence and innovation, the Keystone State nickname could not possibly be better assigned.

February 7, 2017

Investigation

Video: Man assaulted during charity basketball game at Philly high school

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who were seen on surveillance video attacking a victim during a charity basketball game held late last month at a high school in North Philadelphia.

February 7, 2017

Universities

Professor Joe Biden to lead Penn's new diplomacy center

by Michael Tanenbaum

The University of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that former Vice President Joe Biden has been named the Benjamin Franklin Presidential Practice Professor and will lead the newly founded Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement in Washington, D.C.

February 7, 2017

Lawsuits

Lawsuit claims Eagles hater Steve Weatherford owes $60,000 in back rent

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford, a man who routinely taunted Eagles fans and disparaged his NFC East rival, has been sued for $60,000 in back rent at a home he leased with his wife in North Jersey.

February 7, 2017

Medicine

Villanova professor sees earthworms as hope for human blood substitute

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Villanova University chemical engineering professor, seeking to find an alternative source for human blood in unconventional emergencies, believes he may have identified an underground candidate: earthworms.

February 6, 2017

Radio

WIP hires Jon Marks to take over evening slot manned by 'Sludge'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The changing of the guard on Sportsradio 94WIP's roster of weekday talent still isn't fully complete, but another big hire was announced Monday when the station revealed former 97.5 The Fanatic host Jon Marks will take over the evening slot from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

February 6, 2017

Petitions

Urbanist PAC petitions against Philly bill targeting 'sidewalk behavior'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia residents and businesses have been called upon to take action against a City Council bill that would start requiring a permit to place items including potted plants, benches and other fixtures on public sidewalks.

February 6, 2017

Police

Pennsylvania Amber Alert during Super Bowl was a freak false alarm

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the middle of Sunday night's historic Super Bowl, Pennsylvania residents were jolted by an Amber Alert announcing the disappearance of two-year-old Alexis Weber, who authorities said was abducted from her home in Berwick, Columbia County.