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

July 24, 2018

Eagles

Eagles post rewind hype video before training camp: '7-9 sucks'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Eagles posted a video on Tuesday to remind everyone about all of last year's doubters. Everything you see happens in reverse, but it's a great reminder that champions are made with focus and execution at every moment along the journey to winning Super Bowl LII.

July 24, 2018

Rescues

Harrowing video shows cop rescue man from oncoming NJ Transit train

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey police officer is being celebrated for his heroism after a body cam video showed him sprinting to the aid of a distressed man who lay motionless on a set of railroad tracks.

July 23, 2018

Weather

Severe flooding closes Knoebels, Hershey Park as more rain looms

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two of Pennsylvania's most popular amusement parks were forced to close for the day on Monday as torrential rains left both park grounds severely flooded. Knoebels and Hershey Park both shut down operations in the midst of a wave of heavy storms sweeping across central and eastern Pennsylvania, leaving much of the region under a flash flood watch.

July 23, 2018

Business

Long-running seafood market in South Philly closes for renovations

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ippolito's Seafood, one of South Philadelphia's most popular markets, closed over the weekend for what will be several months of renovations.

July 23, 2018

First-Aid

Recovering addict pays bill for first aid squad at New Jersey IHOP

by Michael Tanenbaum

As New Jersey continues to battle an unprecedented surge in fatal drug overdose, one woman recovering from addiction took a moment to thank those who work to rescue others from the brink of death.

July 23, 2018

Courts

Former Delco school guard convicted for social media sex video with teen

by Michael Tanenbaum

A former Chester High School security guard is facing up to 30 years in prison after he was convicted of forcibly having sex with a teenager, an act that later surfaced on social media from an anonymous source, prosecutors announced Monday.

July 20, 2018

Health News

Greening vacant city lots reduces residents' depression, Penn study finds

by Michael Tanenbaum

Eliminating urban blight by adding greenery to vacant city lots can have a profound impact on the mental health and wellness of surrounding residents, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

July 20, 2018

Crime

Philly mother convicted of smuggling contraband to son in Delco prison

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia woman will spend a minimum of two years in prison after she was convicted earlier this month of supplying contraband for her son to sell to other inmates at Delaware County correctional facility, prosecutors said Friday.

July 20, 2018

Beaches

'Emergency cleanup' finds needles at Jersey Shore after garbage forces beach closures

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cleanup crews with the volunteer Surfrider Foundation were out in full force Friday morning to clear trash and debris from more than a dozen Monmouth County beaches that were temporarily closed to the public as a precautionary measure.

July 19, 2018

Housing

Rental fraud report finds scam listings common in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Searching for an apartment can be among life's most frustrating and stressful undertakings, particularly in big cities where the competition is rabid and affordability is hard to match with location and quality. A new survey from Apartment List finds that 20 percent of Philadelphia renters encountered suspected fraud in a property listing.