Michael Tanenbaum

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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

October 19, 2016

Beaches

Wildwoods Dog Beach ranked second best in United States

Number two never sounded so sweet.

October 19, 2016

Investigation

New Jersey student jumps out window to escape standardized test

A 15-year-old New Jersey girl broke her ankle Wednesday morning after jumping two stories from her Asbury Park high school in a last ditch effort to avoid taking a standardized test.

October 19, 2016

Crime

D.A.: Delaware County woman illegally straw-purchased guns for boyfriend

An Aston woman faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence after she allegedly straw-purchased two firearms for a boyfriend who was prohibited from owning a gun, Delaware County prosecutors announced on Wednesday.

October 19, 2016

Investigation

Officials: Two injured in Camden County plane crash

Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon in the crash of a small airplane in Camden County, officials said.

October 19, 2016

Autism

Mom in Friendly's incident: 'I'm not ashamed of my son' and his autism

Teri-Jensen Sellers wants the world to know that she's not ashamed of her autistic son. 

October 19, 2016

Eagles

Ray Didinger: 'Boom,' Michael Wilbon's wrong about 'God-ed' up Wentz

Michael Wilbon, the longtime Washington Post reporter and co-host of ESPN's "Pardon The Interruption," is all wrong about Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, according to beloved Hall of Fame football analyst Ray Didinger.

October 19, 2016

Liquor

Study: Liquor privatization increases rates of violent assault

Pennsylvania citizens rejoiced last summer when Governor Tom Wolf loosened the state's grip on liquor and wine, extending Sunday hours at state stores and tweaking regulations so that licensed grocery stores can sell wine.

October 18, 2016

Comedy

WATCH: Philly prankster's clowning around town ends in apparent arrest

Just in time for the Halloween spirit, Philly YouTube star Ed Bassmaster decided to stick with what's trending and dress up as a clown.

October 18, 2016

Lawsuits

Woman files suit claiming N.Y. Giants team photo fell, 'violently struck her'

The New York Giants and MetLife Stadium have been sued by a New Jersey woman who claims she was severely injured by a fallen team photo while visiting the team gift shop two years ago.

October 18, 2016

Restaurants

South Philly Barbacoa offshoot El Compadre brings back the family tortas

The tortas are coming back, as much by popular demand as by familial rite.

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