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

February 27, 2026

Healthy Eating

The more foods a dinner spread includes, the more likely people are to overeat

by Michael Tanenbaum

The more food choices people have at a given meal, the more likely they are to stack their plates higher and choose less healthy options, Penn State University researchers have found.

February 26, 2026

Entertainment

Lil Dicky fills his L.A. home with cameras to record his new web series

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dave Burd, aka Lil Dicky, debuted 'Friends Keep Secrets' on YouTube, a weekly series, that is part podcast, filmed at his L.A. home featuring celebrity guests like Ed Sheeran and Gwyneth Paltrow.

February 25, 2026

Investigations

19 people indicted in wide-ranging investigation into gang violence in Southwest Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nineteen people in rival street gangs in Philadelphia were indicted Wednesday for their alleged involvement in nearly two dozen shootings between 2022 and 2024. A grand jury found drill rap and social media feuds led to the violence.

February 25, 2026

Women's Health

Women's arteries are less clogged than men's, but that doesn't protect them from heart attack risks

by Michael Tanenbaum

Women who have clogged arteries don't need as much plaque buildup as men to develop serious heart problems, according to new research. Experts say new guidelines are needed to account for the differences.

February 24, 2026

Development

Developer gets $150 million loan to build 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River

by Michael Tanenbaum

Brevet Capital will begin construction next year on Wharton Piers, a 36-story residential tower planned on the Delaware River waterfront in South Philadelphia.

February 23, 2026

Weather

How's a blizzard defined and did Philly just have one?

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nearly 14 inches of snow fell on Philadelphia from Sunday to Monday, marking one of the biggest winter storms in a decade, but the National Weather Service is still determining whether it met the criteria for a blizzard.

February 23, 2026

Investigations

Amtrak worker dies after being struck by train on Lancaster County tracks

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jeremy Charles, 39, was struck and killed by a train while working on tracks in Lancaster County on Monday. Amtrak suspended Keystone service for the day.

February 23, 2026

Health News

Pro athletes are turning to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but for most people the benefits are still in question

by Michael Tanenbaum

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used by pro athletes for healing and managing wear and tear. While HBOT is accepted as a treatment for some conditions, medical experts say more research is needed to prove its benefits for injuries.

February 20, 2026

Donations

Maritime museum at Jersey Shore heavily damaged by burst pipe

by Michael Tanenbaum

The New Jersey Maritime Museum, which houses artifacts from shipwrecks and other historical relics, suffered extensive damage last week after a pipe burst at the Beach Haven property.

February 20, 2026

Weather

As January's snow melts, bizarre inverse footprints are dotting the landscape

by Michael Tanenbaum

The gradual melting of snow that fell during major winter storms in late January is revealing inverse footprints in the snow. The odd-looking tracks are created when sleet fills the steps people take during a storm.