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 15, 2019

Health Stories

New Jersey man, 23, saved by hypothermia after heart stopped for 12 minutes

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Morristown man whose heart stopped beating for 12 minutes managed to survive and stave off brain damage through medically-induced hypothermia.

November 15, 2019

Schools

Pennsylvania teacher allegedly said he wished he could shoot one student per year

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Harrisburg School District middle school teacher has been suspended amid an investigation into alleged classroom comments that wished he could shoot one student per year, according to school district officials.

November 14, 2019

Musicians

Meek Mill says he cried in prison over Allen Iverson documentary

by Michael Tanenbaum

Meek Mill's reinvention as an artist and activist has given criminal justice reformers a tangible symbol of the potential within people who are stuck behind bars, many of them for reasons that are systemic rather than rooted in their character.

November 14, 2019

Celebrities

Kevin Smith went 'all Jersey' on Philly stalker attempting to re-sell his autographs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Director Kevin Smith confronted an autograph reseller in Philadelphia after a screening of "Jay & Silent Bob Reboot" at the Prince Theatre. The slacker comedy has been an an indie box office hit thanks to North American tour by Smith and co-star Jason Mewes.

November 14, 2019

Illness

Temple Hospital uses virtual reality headsets to help burn victims in PT

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new program at Temple University's Burn Center is utilizing virtual reality headsets to aide in the recovery of burn victims, who may find they need less pain medication with the assistance of VR technology.

November 14, 2019

Customs

Counterfeit Patriots Super Bowl rings seized at Philly port

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nine counterfeit New England Patriots Super Bowl rings were seized at the Port of Philadelphia on Oct. 25. The batch sent from China, if authentic, would have been worth more than $500,000.

November 13, 2019

Alternative Medicine

Pennsylvania medical marijuana sales top $500 million in first two years

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program has generated more than $500 million in revenue since it debuted in 2017. State legislators are now pushing for full legalization of recreational marijuana.

November 13, 2019

Eagles

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he has 'real affection' for Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick spoke to Philadelphia reporters ahead of a matchup this Sunday with the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. It's the first time the two teams will meet in the regular season since the Eagles defeated the Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII.

November 13, 2019

SEPTA

Free SEPTA rides to and from Eagles-Patriots game, courtesy of Miller Lite

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA and Miller Lite will provide free rides on Philadelphia's Broad Street Line when the Eagles face the Patriots on Nov. 17, 2019. Service will be free from 1 p.m to 9 p.m. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.

November 13, 2019

Courts

New Jersey man gets day in jail for attempted purchase of tiger-skin rug

by Michael Tanenbaum

Loren Varga, 62, of Franklin Township tried twice to purchase an illegal tiger skin rug. The second time, he was caught in a sting and pleaded guilty in federal court. He was sentenced to spend a day in jail and pay $1,500.