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 1, 2020

Police

Man arrested after breaking into FOX29 studio with sledgehammer, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police arrested a 58-year-old man who allegedly used a sledgehammer to break into the FOX29 studio on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Investigators said the man was subdued by a witness and later taken into custody after a taser was deployed by a SEPTA police officer.

September 30, 2020

Apparel

Check out all the 'Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia' merch after Trump-Biden debate

by Michael Tanenbaum

After Tuesday night's presidential debate, you can buy a T-shirt, sticker, hat or mug referencing President Donald Trump's infamous quote, "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia."

September 30, 2020

Deaths

Pa. mother dies trying to rescue children off shore in North Wildwood

by Michael Tanenbaum

The North Wildwood Fire Department said a 49-year-old mother died on Sept. 29 while attempting to rescue her children who were in distress off the shore. Three people survived the incident, authorities said.

September 29, 2020

Athletes

Struggling former St. Joe's star Delonte West picked up by Mark Cuban in Dallas

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban reportedly is helping Delonte West, his former player and a standout at St. Joseph's University. West, who suffers from bipolar disorder, has been homeless in recent years and was spotted asking for money this week in Dallas. Cuban is seeking to get West mental health treatment.

September 29, 2020

Restaurants

Philly restaurants can expand indoor dining capacity to 50% on Friday

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia restaurants can expand their indoor dining capacities to 50% on Friday, Oct. 2. The city decided it was appropriate to ease restrictions based on falling transmission of COVID-19, but businesses will be required to follow strict guidelines.

September 29, 2020

Public Spaces

Philly group gets state grant to transform troubled Fairhill railyard into city park

by Michael Tanenbaum

A community group in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood has received a state grant to create a 1.3-acre park at a railyard that was once notorious for drug activity. The grant will help expand the existing Gurney Street Trail and will build toward the broader vision for the Richmond Industrial Trail.

September 29, 2020

Investigations

Man charged in fatal shooting of transgender woman in West Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tracy "Mia" Green, a 29-year-old transgender woman of color, was fatally shot in West Philadelphia on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. Philadelphia police have charged 28-year-old Abdullah lbn El-Amin Jaamia with murder and related offenses.

September 29, 2020

Development

Amazon grocery store planned for Northern Liberties project, report says

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tech giant Amazon is reportedly planning to open one of its anticipated grocery stores at a mixed-use development project in Northern Liberties. The project, led by Rodin Development, is proposed at the corner of 5th and Spring Garden streets.

September 28, 2020

Addiction

Wawa to begin selling Nicorette products for smoking cessation

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wawa and GSK Consumer Healthcare have formed a partnership to bring Nicorette smoking cessation products to the convenience store chain's 900-plus locations. All Wawa stores will carry both Nicorette gum and Nicorette lozenges.

September 28, 2020

Investigations

Driver sought in hit-and-run that killed woman in Cheltenham

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cheltenham Township police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Cheltenham Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Philadelphia resident Shanna Hurdle. Investigators are looking for a white 2019 or 2020 GMC Acadia.