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

November 12, 2020

Investigations

Body found in South Jersey cranberry bog said to be missing 24-year-old man

by Michael Tanenbaum

Matthew Nyhammer, 24, is believed to be the person whose body was found in Pemberton Township on Wednesday afternoon. Nyhammer went missing on Nov. 3 and had been the subject of a wide search over the past week. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation.

November 12, 2020

Investigations

'Erratic' man disrupts Philly-bound flight from Orlando, authorities say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have a man in custody after he allegedly disrupted American Airlines flight 2392 while en-route to Philadelphia International Airport from Orlando on Nov. 12, 2020.

November 12, 2020

Soccer

Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds near deal to take over professional Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC

by Michael Tanenbaum

"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" plan to acquire Welsh football team Wrexham AFC, one of the oldest professional clubs in the world.

November 12, 2020

Investigations

Former Philly workers charged in thefts from Parks & Rec, HIV/AIDS programs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two brothers who worked for the city of Philadelphia and a third woman who served as a contractor are charged with allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from programs meant to benefit city residents, federal prosecutors announced. The programs were associated with the Department of Parks & Recreation and food vouchers for people living with HIV/AIDS.

November 11, 2020

Comedians

Kevin Hart's new Netflix stand-up special to premiere next week

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kevin Hart's new stand-up comedy special, "Zero F**** Given," will premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. The special marks Hart's sixth live set to hit the streaming giant.

November 11, 2020

Closures

Regal UA Riverview movie theater on Columbus Boulevard permanently closes

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Regal UA Riverview Plaza movie theater in South Philadelphia has permanently shut down as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19. Located on Columbus Boulevard, the theater had been a fixture of the area for more than 15 years.

November 11, 2020

Illness

CHOP strongly recommends schools in Philly region go virtual amid COVID-19 surge

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia PolicyLab urges schools in the Philadelphia region to stick to a virtual education model instead of resuming in-person instruction. The guidance comes as COVID-19 cases across the region, state and country hit all-time highs.

November 11, 2020

Recipes

Philly area woman a national finalist in Best Family Recipe contest

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kennett Square-based chef Lisa Keys is one of five finalist's in an annual Eggland's Best contest for America's Best Family Recipe in 2020. Keys, a former champion on Food Network's "Chopped," submitted an original recipe for Meringue Kissed Lemon Pudding Pie with Wild Berry Jam.

November 11, 2020

Humor

Comedian Tim Heidecker writes ode to Rudy Giuliani's visit to Four Seasons Total Landscaping

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tim Heidecker got behind a piano to pay tribute to Rudy Giuliani's visit to Philadelphia last Saturday at Four Seasons Total Landscaping, where he accused Democrats of fraudulently stealing the 2020 presidential election.

November 10, 2020

Mascots

Gritty has a female counterpart, Grittney, trolling Trump in London

by Michael Tanenbaum

London constumer designer Riot Rogers created a "Grittney" costume as a female version of Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty. The mascot appeared in a celebratory moment after Donald Trump was defeated by Joe Biden in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.