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

August 14, 2016

Weather

Officials: Three dead in Philadelphia heat wave

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two women died on Saturday as a result of health complications stemming from the extreme heat that has blanketed the Philadelphia area over the past few days, the medical examiner's office said.

August 11, 2016

Restaurants

Kanella Grill opens at fast-rising restaurant's old Center City digs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Konstantinos Pitsillides took a calculated risk when he decided to move his popular BYOB, Kanella, from its original location in Washington Square West to a new home in Queen Village.

August 11, 2016

Videos

Video: Woman caught steering with feet on Schuylkill Expressway

by Michael Tanenbaum

Earlier this week, we highlighted proposed legislation in New Jersey that would expand the scope of distracted driving to potentially include such activities as drinking coffee. Motorists expressed outrage at the idea and resented the prospect of facing the stiffest fines in the United States.

August 11, 2016

Careers

Rittenhouse Target holding job fair this weekend

by Michael Tanenbaum

After opening the first of several "flexible format" stores in Center City last month, Target is holding a job fair at the new location at 1128 Chestnut Street.

August 11, 2016

Public Health

'Crypto' parasite fears prompt closure of Montgomery County pool

by Michael Tanenbaum

Officials in Abington Township announced Tuesday afternoon that the Crestmont Pool, located in a park across from the Willow Grove Mall, has been temporarily closed due to a confirmed case of the Cryptosporidium parasite in an individual who used the pool facility.

August 11, 2016

Politics

WATCH: Christie reacts to ex-aide's troubling Bridgegate text

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie found himself in the middle of a maelstrom Wednesday afternoon following the release of court documents that included a damning text message from a former aide about the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal.

August 10, 2016

Real Estate

James and Dolley Madison home sold in Society Hill

by Michael Tanenbaum

A piece of presidential history in Philadelphia was taken off the market last week when an undisclosed buyer purchased the historic James and Dolley Madison home in Society Hill.

August 10, 2016

Scandals

Text from ex-Christie aide: 'He just flat out lied' about Bridgegate

by Michael Tanenbaum

Text messages from a former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, presented Wednesday in a court filing, reveal that at least one member of his staff was alarmed by the statements of innocence he made during a December 2013 news conference on the George Washington Bridge lane closures.

August 10, 2016

Shootings

Police: Man dies after accidentally shooting himself at Philadelphia gun range

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 21-year-old man died Tuesday night after he accidentally shot himself at a gun range in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia, according to police.

August 10, 2016

Wildlife

WATCH: Witness captures shark attack on dolphin at Jersey Shore

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nature geeks may fondly recall David Attenborough's BBC series "The Trials of Life" — a predecessor to "Planet Earth" — and also recollect some gut-level horror at gruesome takedowns of various prey.