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 22, 2019

Sixers

Heat's Jimmy Butler on Joel Embiid: 'He's a special mutha*****'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia 76ers' fortunes over the next five years will likely be measured against the turning point of this past offseason, when Jimmy Butler was shipped to the Miami Heat and the front office locked in on Tobias Harris, Al Horford and Ben Simmons.

November 20, 2019

Fires

Tesla supercharger station not responsible for fire at Wawa in New Jersey

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Tesla Supercharger caught fire at a Wawa in northern New Jersey last Sunday, temporarily raising some concern about the safety of the company's electric vehicle charging stations. The incident occurred at a store location Parsippany.

November 20, 2019

Business

Little Baby's Ice Cream to close all locations this month

by Michael Tanenbaum

Little Baby's Ice Cream, one of Philadelphia's best-known and beloved ice cream shops, will close all of its stores by the end of November, the company announced on Facebook.

November 20, 2019

Controversies

Charles Barkley apologizes for 'unacceptable' comment to Axios reporter Alexi McCammond

by Michael Tanenbaum

Charles Barkley has apologized for making a remark about violence against women in response to a question from Axios reporter Alexi McCammond. Barkley said the comment was intended as a joke, but was "unacceptable."

November 20, 2019

Health News

'Vegan' parents charged in death of malnourished son

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Florida couple is facing criminal charges after their youngest son died of malnutrition in September. The vegan couple's 18-month-old boy died in September at the family's home. Two other children were also removed from the property.

November 20, 2019

NFL

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still thinks about passing up Bill Belichick for head coaching job

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had an opportunity to hire New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in the mid-1990s, He chose to go in a different direction, possibly missing an opportunity to land one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

November 19, 2019

Investigations

Case of missing South Jersey girl to appear on 'Dr. Phil' next month

by Michael Tanenbaum

Investigation into missing South Jersey girl Dulce Maria Alavez to be featured on "Dr. Phil" on Dec. 6. Alavez, 5, disappeared from Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County, New Jersey, on Sept. 16.

November 19, 2019

Adult Health

Heart disease more prevalent in counties hit hardest by 2008 economic recession

by Michael Tanenbaum

The devastating impact of the 2008 economic recession has had lasting effects on the health of the communities hardest hit by it, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. The research was presented during the American Heart Association’s 2019 Scientific Sessions conference in Philadelphia this week.

November 19, 2019

Investigations

Philadelphia woman charged in death of quadriplegic daughter

by Michael Tanenbaum

Yelena Nezhikhovskaya, 63, was arrested Saturday and charged this week with murder and related offenses in the death of her quadriplegic daughter, 32-year-old Yulia Nezhikhovskaya.

November 19, 2019

Wildlife

Second coyote attack reported at Rutgers University campus

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two coyote attacks have been reported at the Rutgers University Livingston Campus in a span of five days. Authorities have temporarily closed off the university's 316-acre EcoPreserve as they continue to investigate the attacks.