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

August 6, 2019

NFL

Nick Foles led prayer for El Paso, Dayton victims at Jaguars-Ravens joint practice

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles led a prayer for the victims of the El Paso and Dayton shootings during a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens.

August 6, 2019

Mental Health

New Jersey launches nation's first state program to prevent police officer suicide

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new statewide program launched in New Jersey will be the first of its kind in the United States aimed at suicide prevention among police officers.

August 6, 2019

Radio

Penn State football, basketball games get new radio home in Philly area

by Michael Tanenbaum

Penn State Nittany Lions football and basketball games will begin airing on 1210-AM WPHT in the Philadelphia area.

August 6, 2019

Celebrities

Plane carrying Pink's crew crash lands in Denmark

by Michael Tanenbaum

A small plane carrying the manager and tour crew for pop singer

August 5, 2019

Investigations

'Dangerous' fugitive couple from Mount Holly arrested with meth and cocaine, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nicholas Layton, 39, and Rebecca Wills, 33, were considered armed and dangerous after authorities raided Layton's home last month and found five assault rifles, said investigators, who said homemade explosives also were found at the residence.

August 5, 2019

Eagles

Eagles' Lane Johnson got ripped in response to NFL Top 100 snub

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson didn't take kindly to getting snubbed in this year's ranking of the top 100 players in the NFL.

August 5, 2019

Investigations

Man sued by New Jersey DEP over waste dump in Ocean County

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey man is facing a lawsuit from the state Department of Environmental Protection over allegations that he ran an illegal solid waste disposal operation in Plumstead Township, Ocean County.

August 5, 2019

Race Relations

Sixers' Ben Simmons calls out alleged racial profiling at Australian casino

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons believes he and several friends were racially profiled when they were allegedly denied entry to the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia in August 2019.

August 2, 2019

Development

Comcast's NBCUniversal plans massive Orlando theme park to rival Disney

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comcast's NBCUniversal plans to build Epic Universe, its fourth central Florida theme park, in a challenge to Disney. The park will sit on a 750-acre site, doubling Universal's footprint in the area.

August 2, 2019

NBA

Former Sixer Markelle Fultz called a 'monster' by Magic teammate

by Michael Tanenbaum

Markelle Fultz played in just 33 games over two seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers. Now with the Orlando Magic, teammate Aaron Gordon believes Fultz could be a sleeper star.