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

January 15, 2016

Arrests

Montco man facing child pornography charges after detective acts on tip

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Montgomery County man is facing felony charges related to internet child pornography after a county detective acted on an incriminating tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

January 15, 2016

Lifestyle

Maps compare size of massive Fairmount Park to Central Park, Grand Canyon, etc.

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia is lucky to have an outdoor recreational space as sprawling and comprehensive as the Fairmount Park system, whose 6.4 square miles and 4,100 acres includes museums, trails, The Mann Center, playgrounds, and an unlimited supply of natural beauty.

January 14, 2016

Investigation

Police: Woman killed in Trenton fire fell asleep with lit cigarette

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 75-year-old Trenton woman who was killed Thursday afternoon in a fire at her senior living facility fell asleep while smoking a cigarette in her unit, according to investigators.

January 14, 2016

Investigation

Source: Chesco pastor accused of rape will return to U.S. from Ecuador

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Chester County pastor accused of raping and impregnating a teenage girl will return to the United States from Ecuador to face pending charges, according to a Pennsylvania detective who confirmed contact with the suspect's lawyer.

January 14, 2016

Restaurants

South Philly restaurateur launches GoFundMe to open local BBQ joint

by Michael Tanenbaum

Michael Strauss, the man behind the popular Taproom on 19th gastropub in South Philadelphia, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to bring a new BBQ restaurant to the neighborhood.

January 14, 2016

Courts

Colombian drug lord 'Papa Grande' gets 11-year prison sentence in New Jersey

by Michael Tanenbaum

Federal prosecutors in New Jersey sentenced Salomon Camacho Mora, a notorious Colombian drug lord and former associate of the late Pablo Escobar, to 11 years in a U.S. prison Wednesday after he pleaded guilty last year to conspiring to traffic cocaine.

January 14, 2016

CHOP

CHOP study finds kidney stones on the rise among U.S. youth

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new study led by researchers from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia reports an alarming rise in the incidence of kidney stones among American youth, specifically females and African-Americans, in a trend that breaks with the historical pattern of high risk among middle-aged white men.

January 14, 2016

Entertainment

'Harry Potter' cast posts moving tributes to late Alan Rickman

by Michael Tanenbaum

Legendary British actor Alan Rickman, whose versatility and inspiring presence earned him a range of defining roles, died Thursday at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. As Professor Snape, the multigenerational star became an icon among the hardcore fanbase of the Harry Potter franchise and, fittingly, castmate Daniel Radcliffe took a moment to reflect on Rickman's kindness and commitment to supporting his growth as an actor.

January 10, 2016

Investigation

Police arrest suspect after man shot in Northeast Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday afternoon in Northeast Philadelphia.

January 10, 2016

Investigation

Ventnor infant dies after unconscious mother rolls over on her

by Michael Tanenbaum

Prosecutors in Atlantic County announced charges Sunday against the mother of a 7-month old infant who died days after her unconscious mom allegedly rolled on top of her while under the influence of drugs.