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 20, 2016

Entertainment

Netflix reportedly lands Will Smith cop thriller 'Bright' in $90M megadeal

by Michael Tanenbaum

After an intense bidding war, global streaming giant Netflix has obtained the rights to 'Bright,' a highly anticipated cop thriller whose cast will be led by stars Will Smith and Joel Edgerton.

March 20, 2016

Awards

Philly developer wins SXSW prize for WWII 'data documentary'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia-based developer Neil Halloran put the sombre magnitude of World War II's destruction in frightening perspective last Memorial Day with the release of "The Fallen of World War II," an interactive "data documentary" that visualizes the human cost of the war.

March 19, 2016

Investigation

Police: Stabbing, assault lead to barricade at Philly tattoo shop

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police erected a barricade Saturday afternoon at a Kensington tattoo shop after two suspects allegedly stabbed a 32-year-old man and assaulted him with a baseball bat.

March 19, 2016

Entertainment

Former Philly porn actress Stoya fields question about asexuality

by Michael Tanenbaum

In 2014, author Julie Sondra Decker published a revealing book, 'The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality,' that delves into one of most misunderstood personal identifications known to man, woman and everyone in between.

March 19, 2016

Study

Penn study: 'Concerning' rise in opioid prescriptions after low-risk surgeries

by Michael Tanenbaum

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine have traced a steady rise in opioid painkiller prescriptions provided by physicians to surgical patients for relatively minor procedures, according to a long-term analysis of insurance claims.

March 19, 2016

Legislation

New Jersey lawmaker proposes ban on texting while walking

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey residents may need to consider investing in a Bluetooth headset to carry on conversations while walking the streets after Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt (D - Camden) proposed a bill this week that would criminalize text messaging on the go.

March 19, 2016

Courts

Atlantic City man sentenced to 25 years in prison for mother's murder

by Michael Tanenbaum

An Atlantic City man will spend 25 years behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of his 64-year-old mother days after he was released from a 30-year prison sentence for another murder conviction in 1984.

March 19, 2016

Development

Bill revives chances of Finnigan's Wake redevelopment

by Michael Tanenbaum

The colorful husk of Northern Liberties' Finnigan's Wake, a pub that once doubled as an Irish haunt and a Democratic political enclave, could soon gain support for redevelopment as an officer after Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla proposed a bill on St. Patrick's Day to rezone the surrounding blocks at 3rd and Spring Garden Streets.

March 19, 2016

Arrests

Police: Intoxicated suspect charged after driving into Atlantic City bay

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Atlantic City have charged a 23-year-old man with Driving While Intoxicated after he steered his vehicle into an Atlantic City bay.

March 19, 2016

Social Media

Pope Francis launches @Franciscus Instagram account

by Michael Tanenbaum

Four years after launching his @Pontifex Twitter account, Pope Francis has distinguished himself as a holy roller on social media, racking up a solid 8.89 million followers who want to read his daily prayers and exhortations. On Saturday, he added another account to his repertoire: Instagram.