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

September 3, 2015

Made in America

Road closures announced for Made in America festival

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Made in America festival officially returns to Philadelphia for its fourth year during Labor Day weekend. While thousands of fans will flock to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to catch Beyonce, The Weeknd, Bassnectar, Modest Mouse, and dozens of other acts curated by hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, those looking to avoid the crowds and traffic should consult the road closures that will be in effect this weekend.

September 3, 2015

Investigation

60-year-old man hospitalized in Germantown shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 60-year-old man has been hospitalized after a shooting in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, officials said.

September 3, 2015

Arts

Arts center to fill commercial vacancy in Point Breeze

by Michael Tanenbaum

Point Breeze will soon have an arts center dedicated to after-school activities, adult classes and gallery exhibitions after former Childs Elementary art teacher Maria Pandolfi partnered with fine artist Ron Kustrup to occupy the location at Point Breeze Avenue and Titan Street.

September 3, 2015

Weather

Holiday weekend weather: Philadelphia, Jersey Shore, Rehoboth Beach

by Michael Tanenbaum

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and as we all anticipate the transition to cooler weather, school routines, football and the upcoming holiday season, it's time to enjoy at least one last weekend of beautiful summer weather in the Delaware Valley.

September 2, 2015

Technology

Sony touts world's first smartphone with 4K display

by Michael Tanenbaum

In a world where Samsung and Apple products dominate smartphone sales by a sizeable margin, other device makers are compelled to innovate at an accelerated pace in order to appeal to consumers and carve out a profitable place in the market.

September 2, 2015

Crime

Police seek help from public in string of Philadelphia taxi-cab robberies

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are seeking help from the public to identify three suspects in a string of taxi-cab robberies that occurred in the Northeast Division in late August.

September 2, 2015

Eagles

Sam Bradford pranked by Robert Griffin III in new Nissan commercial

by Michael Tanenbaum

Earlier this week, Eagles writer Jimmy Kempski entertained the hypothetical of whether the Eagles would be interested in pursuing Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III after the former number 2 overall pick was given a backup role in Washington.

September 2, 2015

Health Care

Report: 307,000 veterans died awaiting VA health care

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new report issued Wednesday by the Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General revealed that 307,000 veterans in the United States died while awaiting applications for care.

September 2, 2015

Grants

Pennsylvania receives $2.19 million federal grant for pipeline safety

by Michael Tanenbaum

The state of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $2.19 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration to ramp up pipeline inspections and enforcement of regulations, officials announced Wednesday.

August 30, 2015

Obituaries