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

December 8, 2016

Investigation

Pa. Game Commission: 4 dead bears in church lot 'suspicious'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking information from the public about the "suspicious" death of a mother bear and her three cubs whose carcasses were discovered Tuesday in the parking lot of a West Wyoming church.

December 8, 2016

Anniversaries

WATCH: That time John Lennon gave the 'weather report' in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Thursday marks 36 years since Beatles legend and world icon John Lennon was shot to death outside his apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

December 8, 2016

NFL

Shady McCoy hangs up on media after foolish party question

by Michael Tanenbaum

With all the talk lately of an Eagles reunion with Washington wideout DeSean Jackson, it only makes sense to check in on the life and times of LeSean McCoy up there where hell froze over, also known as Buffalo, New York.

December 7, 2016

Investigation

WATCH: Northern Liberties 'Batman' steals package of baby clothes

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are searching for a certain Dark Knight who was caught on a home security camera stealing a package from a home in Northern Liberties.

December 7, 2016

CHOP

CHOP finds success with gene therapy for hemophilia patients

by Michael Tanenbaum

Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have made headway on a gene therapy approach to treating patients with hemophilia B, finding that an experimental product achieved the highest levels of sustained success in clinical trial participants with the inherited bleeding disorder.

December 7, 2016

Crime

'America's Most Wanted' fugitive from Montgomery County captured in England

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Montgomery County man who was convicted of sexually assaulting a child has been jailed for similar crimes in England after he skipped bail in the United States a decade ago, prosecutors announced Wednesday.

December 7, 2016

Celebrities

Kevin Hart tells an odd story about Dwyane Wade's lavish wedding

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philly native Kevin Hart is a recently married man who just launched a much-hyped film-length stand-up act from his set at Lincoln Financial Field last August. He's got his hands in just about every lane of comedy and as far as the eye can tell, he's having a good time being one of the top dogs in the industry.

December 7, 2016

Arrests

Pennsylvania State Police spokesman charged with DUI

by Michael Tanenbaum

A trooper and spokesperson for multiple Pennsylvania State Police barracks is facing a charge of driving under the influence after he was pulled over last month in Cumberland County, according to a report.

December 6, 2016

Development

Fishtown to vote on overhanging rooftop pool at proposed hotel

by Michael Tanenbaum

Residents and business owners in Fishtown will vote Tuesday night to decide whether a proposed hotel in the neighborhood should move forward with a plan for an overhanging rooftop pool.

December 6, 2016

Social Media

Leave high school 'Matt Rhule' alone (he's got an amazing Vine on his Twitter)

by Michael Tanenbaum

Temple fans are having a hard time coping with the sudden departure of head coach Matt Rhule, who accepted a job with Baylor University days after leading the team to an AAC Championship.