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

September 17, 2018

NFL

DeSean Jackson loaned Ryan Fitzpatrick his outfit after torching Eagles

by Michael Tanenbaum

DeSean Jackson reminded everyone in Philadelphia on Sunday how it feels to watch one his patented, backbreaking 75-yard touchdown receptions. In a word, it's demoralizing.

September 17, 2018

Obituaries

Army Ranger, Bucks County native killed in tactical vehicle accident

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Doylestown native and Army Ranger died earlier this month in what military officials described as a single tactical vehicle accident, according to a news release from the Army. Captain Connor Bednarzyk, 25, was killed Sept. 7 in the accident near Fort Benning, Georgia, officials said.

September 17, 2018

Investigations

Lawyer: Pennsylvania police officer linked to lewd videos at Hoboken bar

by Michael Tanenbaum

A man filmed performing lewd acts on a woman at a bar in Hoboken, prompting outrage and criminal charges earlier this month, has been identified as a police officer in Pennsylvania, according to an attorney representing the disgraced club.

September 14, 2018

Investigations

Aspiring N.J. firefighter accused of starting shed fire he helped extinguish

by Michael Tanenbaum

An aspiring volunteer firefighter in Hamilton Township is facing criminal charges for allegedly setting a local shed on fire and then pretending to be a part of the responding units called to put out the flames.

September 14, 2018

Health News

Undocumented immigrants see doctors less often, but are they healthier than other U.S. populations?

by Michael Tanenbaum

Undocumented immigrants are among the least likely populations in the United States to seek out health care services, yet their health compared to other demographic groups appears to be better, according to researchers at Drexel University.

September 14, 2018

Development

Renderings show plans for 48-story tower on Rittenhouse Square

by Michael Tanenbaum

Rittenhouse Square's last remaining undeveloped parcel is shaping up to be the Center City park's most extravagant project yet. The Laurel, a 48-story luxury apartment tower, broke ground in Philadelphia on Thursday after years of alterations to the design at 1911 Walnut Street.

September 14, 2018

Investigations

Chester County man found dead on roadside in suspected homicide

by Michael Tanenbaum

Samuel Algarin, a young father from Quarryville, was found dead Thursday evening on the side of a road in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County, prompting authorities to launch a homicide investigation on Friday, prosecutors said.

September 13, 2018

Odd News

West Philly Dunkin' Donuts on New England Patriots cups: 'We had no cups'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Remember when New England Patriots fans were served coffee in Philadelphia Eagles cups at Dunkin' Donuts locations in the Boston area?

September 13, 2018

Development

Lincoln Square adds Chipotle, Insomnia Cookies as final tenants

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nearly two years after breaking ground at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, South Philadelphia's Lincoln Square project is officially open for business. Two new tenants, Chipotle and Insomnia Cookies, round out the project's impressive commercial lineup.

September 13, 2018

Transportation

Garden State Parkway removing exact change machines from toll plazas

by Michael Tanenbaum

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced this week that the highway's automatic coin machines are being removed from the mainline barrier toll plazas of the Garden State Parkway over the next two months.