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

March 10, 2020

Catering

Kevin Hart joins $20 million investment in Hungry, a catering app for independent chefs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kevin Hart, Jay-Z and several others have invested $20 million in Series B funding for Hungry, a fast-growing catering app for independent chefs. The company was founded in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. in 2016.

March 9, 2020

Flights

Flight to New Jersey diverted over complaints about coughing, sneezing passenger

by Michael Tanenbaum

A disruption on a United Airlines flight from Colorado to New Jersey caused officials to make an unscheduled stop in Denver. Passengers aboard the flight became unruly over the presence of another passenger who was coughing and sneezing, creating fear of exposure to coronavirus.

March 9, 2020

Illness

New Jersey coronavirus patient, 32, describes experience with illness

by Michael Tanenbaum

James Cai, 32, a New Jersey physician assistant, was diagnosed with coronavirus last week. He urged the public to take the virus seriously and shared the symptoms he's experienced since being hospitalized at Hackensack University Medical Center.

March 9, 2020

Investigations

Man pleads guilty in fatal punch of dog walker at South Philly park

by Michael Tanenbaum

Matthew Oropeza, 25, pleaded guilty to throwing a fatal punch at 38-year-old Drew Justice at Gold Star Park in South Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2019. Justice, who was at the park with his fiance and their dog, had asked Justice to leash his dogs prior to the confrontation.

March 9, 2020

Investigations

Man charged in fatal shooting of former Temple University football player

by Michael Tanenbaum

Anthony Nieves, 22, is charged with the shooting of Zaire Williams in North Philadelphia on March 2, 2020. Williams, 25, formerly played running back for the Temple Owls.

March 6, 2020

Astronauts

Astronaut shares stunning photo of Philadelphia from space

by Michael Tanenbaum

Astronaut Jessica Meir took a photo pf Philadelphia from the International Space Station, shouting out cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell from above. Meir is currently aboard the ISS for NASA's Expedition 61 and 62.

March 6, 2020

Investigations

Abington police warn of car thieves tricking food delivery drivers

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two food delivery drivers in Abington and Jenkintown had their cars stolen in an apparent scam to lure them to empty apartments. Police are warning drivers to lock their cars and keep their keys with them.

March 6, 2020

Illness

Coronavirus case diagnosed in Camden County, health officials say

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Camden County man has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, becoming the third case reported in New Jersey. The patient is being treated at Jefferson Health in Cherry Hill, said local health officials, who assured the public the county has a plan in place to handle the arrival of the virus.

March 6, 2020

Emergencies

Five businesses destroyed in fire at Cherry Hill shopping center

by Michael Tanenbaum

A fire broke out on March 6, 2020 at a Cherry Hill shopping center located at 484 Evesham Road. Several businesses were destroyed by the flames, firefighters said.

March 5, 2020

Movies

Jason Statham drops out of Kevin Hart movie 'The Man from Toronto'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jason Statham and Kevin Hart will no longer be teaming up in "The Man from Toronto," a Sony Pictures film that was planned for release in November 2020. Statham left the project over creative differences with the studio.