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 23, 2015

NCAA Football

ESPN's College GameDay to broadcast from Independence Mall

by Michael Tanenbaum

On Halloween Day, ESPN's College GameDay crew will reportedly broadcast their famously photo-bombed show from Independence Mall, The Philadelphia Business Journal reports.

October 23, 2015

Investigation

Parents claim woman pulled gun on students at North Philly school

by Michael Tanenbaum

Several parents of children at Bayard Taylor Elementary in North Philadelphia appeared at the school Friday morning to demand greater safety after they claim a woman pulled a gun on four students during an argument Thursday afternoon.

October 23, 2015

Agriculture

Five destructive insect species, one first-in-nation, intercepted in Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Agriculture specialists with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently intercepted five species of insect pests, including one beetle that had never previously been reported in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday.

October 22, 2015

Courts

Bucks County man pleads guilty to lying about disabilities

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Bucks County man who filed more than 30 disability lawsuits against municipalities, officials and businesses pleaded guilty Wednesday to perjury after prosecutors said he was seen by investigators climbing a ladder and performing other physical activities contradicting his claims.

October 22, 2015

Science

Scientist's glowing fingerprints could give forensics a new technique

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of the most common procedures undertaken during crime scene investigations is dusting for fingerprints, but while the tradition has endured as a core standard of police work, a new method may be on the way thanks to an invention inspired by a burglary.

October 22, 2015

Courts

Nurse to sue Christie administration over N.J. Ebola quarantine

by Michael Tanenbaum

The nurse who sparred with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie last year over her confinement at Newark Liberty International Airport will file a federal civil rights lawsuit against his administration, her lawyers announced Thursday.

October 22, 2015

Arrests

Gloucester City police warn of fraudulent Phillies raffle tickets

by Michael Tanenbaum

Officials with the Gloucester City Police Department issued a warning to the public Thursday one day after arresting a man they say sold fraudulent raffle tickets claiming to offer a six-pack of Phillies tickets.

October 22, 2015

Inspirations

Pa. students with Down syndrome voted homecoming king and queen

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two students at Central Bucks High School South were ecstatic last Friday after learning that their classmates had voted them 2015 Homecoming King and Queen.

October 22, 2015

Investigation

Man in critical condition after Kensington stabbing; suspect sought

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was stabbed multiple times in West Kensington on Thursday night, leaving him in critical condition.

October 21, 2015

Investigation

SEPTA searching for Eagles, Giants fans after punching incident

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA authorities are seeking the two men involved in an altercation at the 69th Street Terminal Monday night after the Eagles defeated the New York Giants 27-7 in a primetime showdown.