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

June 17, 2019

NFL

Former Eagles QB Nick Foles was a 'Jeopardy!' answer on Monday night

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles appeared the an answer to a question on "Jeopardy!"

June 14, 2019

Investigations

Two teens killed in lightning strike at Pennsylvania park

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two teenagers were killed Thursday in western Pennsylvania after they were struck by lightning at a local park, the Westmoreland County coroner said Friday.

June 14, 2019

Investigations

Pa. correctional institution placed on limited lockdown after officer assaulted by inmate

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale was placed on a limited lockdown Friday after an inmate at the prison allegedly assaulted a correctional officer, state officials said.

June 14, 2019

NBA Finals

Jay Wright, Villanova congratulate Kyle Lowry on NBA title with Raptors

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Villanova star Kyle Lowry won his first NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors, earning congratulations from his Philly-area alma mater.

June 14, 2019

Investigations

King of Prussia woman arrested in Main Line jewelry theft

by Michael Tanenbaum

Anda Frank, 45, of King of Prussia, was arrested in connection with the May 11 jewelry theft at the Little House Shop in Wayne's East Village Shops.

June 13, 2019

Public Transit

SEPTA reduces minimum value that can be added to Key Cards to $1

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA has responded to customer feedback about the minimum value riders can add to their Key Cards at station kiosks, dropping the amount from $5 to $1, officials said this week.

June 13, 2019

Investigations

Pennsylvania woman dies in drowning off coast of Dominican Republic

by Michael Tanenbaum

The death of Surely Miller, the Lehigh County woman who drowned in the water off the Dominican Republic, is the latest in a series of tragic events to take place on the Caribbean island.

June 13, 2019

Wildlife

Philly black bear captured after sightings in Roxborough

by Michael Tanenbaum

A young black bear that prompted a large-scale search in East Falls and Roxborough on Thursday has officially been captured, according to Pennsylvania game wardens.

June 13, 2019

NHL

Charles Barkley praises Penguins' Sidney Crosby, awaits scorn in Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

The St. Louis Blues won their first ever Stanley Cup on Wednesday night, defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 on the road in Game 7.

June 12, 2019

Casinos

SugarHouse Casino announces rebranding as Rivers Casino Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

SugarHouse Casino will rebrand as Rivers Casino Philadelphia in fall 2019. The owners are aiming to unify branding with other casinos in Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois.