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

May 2, 2025

Investigations

Correctional officer charged with sexually assaulting inmate at Philly's Federal Detention Center

by Michael Tanenbaum

Correctional officer Michael Jefferson, 42, of Cherry Hill, allegedly sexually assaulted a female inmate at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia in July, federal prosecutors said. Jefferson was arrested Thursday and has been suspended by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, which operates the detention center at 7th and Arch streets.

May 2, 2025

Recreation

NASCAR views Penn's Franklin Field as possible site for auto racing event

by Michael Tanenbaum

NASCAR has explored the viability of using the University of Pennsylvania's historic Franklin Field as a site for a short track auto racing event in Philadelphia. NASCAR has been expanding with events in big cities in recent years, including the transformation of the LA Coliseum and a series of Chicago street races. NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell said cities like Philadelphia are part of an underserved market of racing fans in the Northeast.

May 1, 2025

Transportation

Montgomery County town to remove squiggly road lines after community backlash

by Michael Tanenbaum

Montgomery Township officials will eliminate the zigzag road pattern installed on Grays Lane in March after residents complained the experimental traffic calming measure created new problems.

May 1, 2025

Politics

Bernie Sanders urges supporters to defend democracy at May Day rally outside City Hall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Thousands of people gathered in Center City on Thursday to see U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speak at a May Day rally outside Philadelphia City Hall. Sanders talked about the plight of U.S. workers and the threats posed to democracy by the policies of President Donald Trump.

May 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Bradley Cooper, part-time cook, makes cheesesteaks for Eagles staff at NovaCare Complex

by Michael Tanenbaum

Actor Bradley Cooper and his business partner, Danny DiGiampietro of Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philly, went to the NovaCare Complex on Thursday to cook cheesesteaks for the Eagles staff.

April 30, 2025

Investigations

Philly notary public charged with forging documents to steal deeds of more than 20 city homes

by Michael Tanenbaum

A notary public in Philadelphia allegedly committed deed fraud to steal more than 20 homes from their owners beginning in 2017. District Attorney Larry Krasner said the defendant is accused of forging signatures and falsifying documents as part of a conspiracy to steal properties.

April 30, 2025

Children's Health

COVID-19 puts kids at increased risk of kidney, heart and gut problems

by Michael Tanenbaum

Children and young adults are at greater risk for a variety of kidney, gut and heart problems if they have had past COVID-19 infections, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania.

April 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Tokyo's Nihonbashi Philly is serving its cheesesteaks at these 2 pop-up events

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nihonbashi Philly, the Tokyo bar known for its cheesesteaks, will be at pop-up events at Liberty Kitchen in Fishtown on Wednesday, April 30, and outside Yanaga Kappa Izakaya in Northern Liberties on Monday, May 5.

April 29, 2025

Investigations

Body pulled from Cooper River last year is Camden woman who went missing 15 years ago, DNA testing confirms

by Michael Tanenbaum

Bernadine Gunner, the 52-year-old Camden woman whose remains were found in a car pulled out of the Cooper River last spring, has been identified conclusively with the help of DNA testing, Camden County prosecutors said Tuesday.

April 28, 2025

Streaming

The Eagles are visiting the White House for winning the Super Bowl; here's how to watch

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles will visit the White House on Monday afternoon to meet with President Donald Trump and celebrate the team's 2025 Super Bowl victory. The event takes place at 4 p.m. on the South Lawn, and it will be streamed live on YouTube by MSNBC.