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

August 22, 2018

Food & Drink

Is Michael Solomonov planning to open Zahav-lite in South Kensington garage?

by Michael Tanenbaum

The CookNSolo family of restaurants may soon be expanding to unlikely neighborhood in Philadelphia. Partners Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook are looking to open up a Zahav-inspired restaurant in South Kensington.

August 21, 2018

Social Media

Post Malone fans react on Twitter to harrowing New Jersey jet ordeal

by Michael Tanenbaum

Breakout auto-crooner Post Malone is safe on the ground again after an England-bound jet that took off from New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon was forced to make an emergency landing.

August 21, 2018

Business

Train car manufacturer Hyundai Rotem to close down South Philadelphia plant

by Michael Tanenbaum

Rail manufacturer Hyundai Rotem will shutter its South Philadelphia plant by the end of August, ending a 10-year run in South Philadelphia after a debacle that nearly crippled SEPTA two summers ago.

August 21, 2018

Investigations

Police: Patient attempted to rape nurse at Pennsylvania hospital

by Michael Tanenbaum

A patient at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has been charged with attempted rape and related offenses after he allegedly attacked a nurse after midnight on Monday, according to court records.

August 20, 2018

Police

Bensalem police crack down on foul-mouthed biker kids blocking traffic

by Michael Tanenbaum

Conversations about cyclists in Philadelphia generally revolve around how to create a safe and fair environment that balances the needs of all modes of transportation in an old and densely populated city.

August 20, 2018

Investigations

Police seek man who allegedly groped teens at Bucks County Target

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Warrington are seeking help from the public to identify a suspect who allegedly groped two teenage girls last week at a Target store.

August 20, 2018

Food & Drink

Philly Pretzel Factory is giving out free anniversary pretzels

by Michael Tanenbaum

It may seem hard to believe, but Monday marks Philly Pretzel Factory's 20th year in business. And to celebrate, they're giving out free soft pretzels all day.

August 20, 2018

NFL

Eagles coach Doug Pederson rejected doubter Mike Lombardi as book co-author

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles head coach will release his memoir, "Fearless: How an Underdog Becomes a Champion," on Tuesday. The book contains some revealing tidbits about Mike Lombardi, the NFL analyst who doubted Pederson's ability to coach in the NFL.

August 17, 2018

Weather

Pennsylvania declares disaster emergency for flooding across state

by Michael Tanenbaum

Torrential rains and flash flooding across large parts of Pennsylvania in recent weeks has prompted Governor Tom Wolf to declare a disaster emergency to help communities recover from extensive damage to properties and roadways, the administration announced Friday.

August 17, 2018

Investigations

Police: City Hall worker killed in murder-suicide in Northeast Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a murder-suicide that claimed the life of a City Hall staffer early Friday morning in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia.