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 10, 2016

Transportation

New Jersey considering move to electronic driver's license

by Michael Tanenbaum

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provided the state of New Jersey with a nine-month extension to update its driver's license requirements in compliance with the federal Real ID Act, a post-9/11 measure passed in 2005 to enhance security, authentication and issuance procedures for state identification cards.

January 10, 2016

Investigation

Philadelphia police officer assaulted during hospital visit to ambush victim Jesse Hartnett

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have arrested a man they say assaulted an 18th District police officer who stopped by Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Saturday night to visit Officer Jesse Hartnett, who continues to recover from the brutal ambush shooting that took place in West Philadelphia last Thursday night.

January 10, 2016

Restaurants

Italian bistro A Mano opens in Fairmount

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia has no shortage of delicious Italian restaurants, from the acclaimed Vetri establishments to the tried-and-true Ralph's of South Philly and gems like Zeppoli, Dante & Luigi's and Amis. As far as we can tell, nobody is complaining about the plentiful options.

January 10, 2016

Police

Philly police, FBI receive tip about 'new threat' in wake of ambush shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

Days after the Jan. 7 ambush shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett in West Philadelphia, police and the FBI have reportedly received an anonymous tip warning that that "the threat to police is not over" and that the shooter is part of a radical cell led by three other potential assailants.

January 10, 2016

Investigation

Police seek man in attempted carjacking at Wawa in Trevose

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Bucks County are seeking a suspect after a woman reported an attempted carjacking outside the Wawa in Trevose.

January 9, 2016

Arrests

Teen arrested for DUI after SUV flips in Manayunk

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have arrested a teenager and charged him with driving under the influence after his SUV overturned in Manayunk early Saturday morning.

January 9, 2016

Police seek missing endangered teen from North Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to locate a 16-year-old girl who has gone missing from her home in North Philadelphia and may be at risk without her medication for bipolar disorder and depression.

January 9, 2016

Investigation

Police: Man shot multiple times outside Xanadu Bar in North Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times late Friday night outside of the Xanadu Bar in North Philadelphia.

January 9, 2016

Fundraisers

Recovery fund created for ambushed Philly police officer Jesse Hartnett

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the wake of the ambush shooting late Thursday night that left Philadelphia Police Officer Jesse Hartnett seriously wounded, the family of a former Coast Guard Shipmate close to Hartnett has created a GoFundMe page to help him along in his recovery.

January 9, 2016

Internet

Bizarre 'Stolen!' game spawns online craze, creator overwhelmed

by Michael Tanenbaum

As anyone who has ever fallen prey to online games like Candy Crush, Farmville and Trivia Crack knows, there's an inherent risk that your time-killing recreation can quickly turn into a full-blown obsession that leaves you at the mercy of endless ridicule from friends and family.