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

October 30, 2015

Sixers

Patti LaBelle goes all out in national anthem at Sixers home opener

by Michael Tanenbaum

Facing the Utah Jazz Friday night for their 2015-16 home opener, the Sixers and fans in attendance at the (sort of) Wells Fargo Center got a particularly, well, jazzy rendition of the national anthem from local music legend Patti LaBelle.

October 30, 2015

Police

Philadelphia police officer pursuing suspect struck by patrol car

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia police officer was struck by a patrol car Friday afternoon as authorities were pursuing a suspect West Philadelphia.

October 30, 2015

Legislation

Pending Christie approval, N.J. task force to study campus sexual assaults

by Michael Tanenbaum

As school officials and legislators seek ways to ensure greater prevention and protection for campus sexual assault victims, the state of New Jersey is poised to launch a task force that will study and produce reports on patterns of crime.

October 30, 2015

Police

Philadelphia police issue Halloween warning after string of South Philly robberies

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have issued a warning to residents in parts of South Philadelphia following a string of recent robberies, with an emphasis on awareness for Halloween.

October 30, 2015

Desserts

FIshtown's Little Baby's debuts ice cream pints

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fishtown-based Little Baby's Ice Cream has finally debuted its much-anticipated pints of ice cream for purchase at select retailers.

October 29, 2015

Courts

With 'Cowboy George' free, Martorano trickery may have changed course of Philly mob

by Michael Tanenbaum

After spending 32 years in federal institutions, former Philadelphia mobster turned prison mentor George Martorano was set free October 5 in Florida as part of a compassionate release program.

October 29, 2015

Videos

Surveillance video shows scene of deadly Waco biker shootout

by Michael Tanenbaum

New surveillance footage obtained by CNN shows the chaotic scene of the deadly May shootout between biker gangs at a restaurant in Waco, Texas, certain details of which have been shrouded in mystery for months.

October 29, 2015

Videos

N.J. student's classroom attack in Paterson goes viral, months later

by Michael Tanenbaum

Days after video surfaced of a South Carolina police officer forcefully throwing a student to the ground from her desk, a conservative blogger has brought renewed attention to a little-known video of a New Jersey student attacking a teacher in a Paterson classroom earlier this year.

October 29, 2015

Investigations

Former Clayton mayor Radio's death ruled a drowning

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey State Police confirmed Thursday that autopsy results for former Clayton mayor Jeff Radio, whose body was found Tuesday on a Strathmere beach, show he died as a result of drowning.

October 29, 2015

Health News

Phillies throw Halloween Bash for patients at CHOP

by Michael Tanenbaum

Last weekend, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia celebrated a seasonal party with the Philadelphia Phillies and a longstanding tradition, the Carousel Ball, that continues to advance the hospital facilities that make it a national leader in pediatric care.