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

March 16, 2016

Museums

Please Touch Museum, debt-free through fundraiser, exits bankruptcy

by Michael Tanenbaum

Six months after entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Philadelphia's Please Touch Museum announced Wednesday that it is officially debt-free as a result of a successful fundraiser held during the transition plan for new CEO Trish Wellenbach.

March 16, 2016

Events

'Game of Thrones' kingdoms coming to Eastern State Penitentiary

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia is undergoing a brief transformation into the Westeros kingdoms found in HBO's "Game of Thrones," and if you're not too familiar with that fictional universe, then your confusion is fully understood.

March 16, 2016

Investigation

Police: Teen stabbed by elderly man while exiting SEPTA bus in Delco

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Delaware County have a suspect in custody after a teenager was stabbed in the neck Wednesday afternoon as he exited a SEPTA bus in Springfield Township.

March 16, 2016

Videos

WATCH: N.J. high schoolers produce viral lip-syncing music video

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey high school has set a high bar for promotional videos after releasing an extravagant lip-syncing ensemble that quickly picked up more than 20,000 views following its Monday release on YouTube.

March 13, 2016

Entertainment

Philly rapper Boone says Katt Williams was 'tripping out' before Troc brawl

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the aftermath of a fight involving comedian Katt Williams at the Trocadero Theatre earlier this month, West Philadelphia rapper Boone has suggested the troubled entertainer was "trippin' out" and may have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.

March 13, 2016

Investigation

Police: Two men stabbed in Center City at Broad and Arch streets

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were stabbed Sunday night in Center City on the same day that a 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Rittenhouse Square.

March 13, 2016

Development

Councilman Domb proposes 20-year tax abatement for properties under $250,000

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia City Councilman Alan Domb has proposed a 20-year tax abatement properties citywide that are valued under $250,000, part of an initiative to incentivize development and eliminate blight.

March 13, 2016

Events

Kobe Bryant sneaker art expo coming to Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

As the illustrious NBA career of Lower Merion native Kobe Bryant winds down to the final buzzer – in sum, five NBA championships, two Finals MVP's and one regular season MVP award – the Philadelphia Art Alliance will celebrate the lifetime Laker's place not just in basketball history, but in the footwear pantheon as well.

March 13, 2016

Politics

Kasich urges Rubio to have Penn student drop Pennsylvania ballot challenge

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ohio Governor and Republican presidential candidate John Kasich has called on Marco Rubio to urge his supporters to drop a petition that would strike him from the ballot of the Pennsylvania Republican Primary on April 26.

March 13, 2016

Restaurants

Breakfast joint The Dutch coming to Pennsport

by Michael Tanenbaum

Breakfast and brunch lovers in Philadelphia won't be left in the lurch for too much longer after the closure of Fourth and Cross in Pennsport. Two Philly chefs are stepping up to replace the location at 1527 S. 4th Street with a new breakfast, lunch and brunch spot called The Dutch.