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

August 28, 2015

Odd News

Chronically late N.J. teacher: breakfast routine was downfall

by Michael Tanenbaum

For a teacher at New Jersey's Roosevelt Elementary School in River Edge, a combined 111 tardy days over a two-year period, attributed to his breakfast routine, nearly cost him a $90,000 a year job.

August 28, 2015

Commercials

Carli Lloyd teams up with Xfinity for Triple Play commercial

by Michael Tanenbaum

Carli Lloyd recently teamed up with Comcast to a produce a new Xfinity Triple Play commercial that showcases her skills not just on the field, but in the home. Based on this display, she could very well be the smarthome accessory every American household covets.

August 27, 2015

Investigations

Police: Car of Temple Law grad found dead had 'substantial amount of marijuana' inside

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in New Castle County revealed Thursday night that the car in which Temple University law graduate Shazim Uppal was found dead carried a substantial amount of marijuana in it, suggesting it was likely a targeted attack.

August 27, 2015

Investigations

Body of Barnegat man washes up on Long Beach Island

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Ocean County believe that suicide may be the cause of death in the discovery of a Barnegat man who washed up on a beach at Long Beach Island earlier this week.

August 27, 2015

Crime

New Jersey doctor charged in alleged biting and groping of staff, patient

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey doctor is facing multiple charges after an investigation of claims made by several employees and a patient that he bit and touched them inappropriately in July.

August 27, 2015

Interior Design

Top five Philly-area antique shops

by Michael Tanenbaum

Next to the fridge and the kitchen cabinet, the most valuable and eye-catching features of any home are its distinctive ornaments and conversation pieces. Taken as a collection, a well-curated set of rare or one-of-a-kind antiques can make all the difference between nice and memorable homes.

August 27, 2015

Weather

Weekend weather: Philadelphia, Jersey Shore, Rehoboth Beach

by Michael Tanenbaum

After celebrating National Dog Day earlier this week, it's fair to say that the dog days of summer are on their way out, with cooler temperatures are shorter days to arrive in the coming month.

August 27, 2015

Social Media

Instagram announces landscape, portrait formats

by Michael Tanenbaum

Visual storytelling comes in all shapes and sizes. When Instagram hit the scene as a mobile photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking service in 2010, it's signature display format was the square photo, which has remained the case through its acquisition by Facebook in 2012.

August 27, 2015

Flea Market

South Street Whole Foods hosting rooftop flea market

by Michael Tanenbaum

With sunny skies hitting the area this weekend, it's a great time to head to a flea market and enjoy shopping in the open air. Might as well make it a roof, while you're at it.

August 27, 2015

Legislation

Pa. legislator unveils bill to legalize Uber, Lyft in Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Popular rideshare services Uber and Lyft have emerged as key players in Philadelphia's transportation system despite their prohibition by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. While temporary authority was granted to both companies by the Pennsylvania Utilities Commission to operate freely in 66 of 67 Pennsylvania counties, the exception being Philly, where the PPA still reserves the right to impound vehicles and levy fines against Uber and Lyft drivers.