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 9, 2018

Investigations

Authorities investigating 'suspicious' deaths of two women at Jersey Shore

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Ventnor City are searching for an explanation behind the deaths of two women whose bodies were found Sunday inside a condominium.

July 9, 2018

Investigations

Northeast Philly men charged in straw purchase of semi-automatic guns

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two Northeast Philadelphia men are facing criminal charges for allegedly straw-purchasing and illegally transferring 11 semi-automatic handguns bought from three different shops in the city, the state attorney general's office announced Monday.

July 6, 2018

Accidents

Two police cars violently collide in Northeast Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two Philadelphia police officers are lucky to have a escaped with minor injuries after their cruisers collided Friday afternoon in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia.

July 6, 2018

Arrests

Former Giants, Redskins lineman busted for alleged heroin possession, assault on police

by Michael Tanenbaum

Barry Cofield, a former member of the 2007 Super Bowl-winning New York Giants, was arrested in Florida this week on charges that he possessed heroin and assaulted police during a chase.

July 6, 2018

Television

'American Pickers' returning to Pennsylvania in search of your treasures

by Michael Tanenbaum

Antique enthusiasts and hoarders in Pennsylvania will have another chance to end up on the History Channel when "American Pickers" returns to the Keystone State to film in August.

July 5, 2018

Investigations

Off-duty police officer critically injured in Southwest Philly shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating a double-shooting during an Independence Day block party in Southwest Philly that left one man dead and injured an off-duty officer.

July 5, 2018

Investigation

Rockledge man allegedly attempted to lure teen for sex on Instagram

by Michael Tanenbaum

Prosecutors in Montgomery County announced charges Thursday against 35-year-old Anthony Cheatham, who allegedly first made contact with the teen on Sunday.

July 5, 2018

Accidents

Pennsylvania man sets neighbor's house ablaze with fireworks

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in York, Pennsylvania, say debris from a neighbor's fireworks set a man's front porch on fire on the eve of Independence Day. Pennsylvania legalized the sale of aerial fireworks in October 2017, raising new safety concerns around the holidays.

July 5, 2018

Homelessness

Update: Non-profit removes video of Philly homeless 'vet' after readers raise questions

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's homeless population increased by 10 percent annually in 2017, according to the results of a head count officials and volunteers perform throughout the city each year.

July 3, 2018

Investigation

Prosecutors release body cam video of police shooting in Atlantic City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Prosecutors have released shocking body camera footage from a June incident that resulted in an Atlantic City police officer fatally shooting a local man who attacked him with a knife.