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

April 23, 2018

Investigation

South Jersey man charged in death of victim found in forest

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Pemberton Township man was charged Monday in the fatal stabbing of a man who disappeared last September shortly after moving to the area from Indiana, Burlington County prosecutors announced Monday.

April 21, 2018

Investigation

Missing Philadelphia woman reportedly found dead in Monroe County

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia woman who was reported missing in December was found dead Friday behind a mobile home in Monroe County, according to authorities.

April 21, 2018

Television

Tina Fey on '30 Rock' revival rumors: 'Muppet Babies' prequel

by Michael Tanenbaum

Delaware County's native daughter Tina Fey has been pretty busy with the "Mean Girls" musical and sheetcaking herself into oblivion. The America of Donald Trump and Harvey Weinstein gets the best of the best of us.

April 21, 2018

Investigation

Police: Woman, man killed outside party near Temple University

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two people were fatally shot and a third critically injured Friday night when a gunman opened fire into a party crowd nearby Temple University, according to Philadelphia police.

April 21, 2018

Investigation

A.G.: Fake businesses stole $336K from Pennsylvania agency

by Michael Tanenbaum

Six individuals are facing felony charges after they allegedly used fake business to fraudulently obtain grant funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Attorney General's office announced this week.

April 21, 2018

Real Estate

City Council calls for independent audit of Philly property assessments

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's aggregate rise of 11 percent in 2018 property assessment has members of City Council calling for an independent audit of the numbers produced by the Office of Property Assessment.

April 20, 2018

NBA

And here goes Kevin Hart punking Dwyane Wade in Sixers-Heat series

by Michael Tanenbaum

The tables have turned in the Sixers' first-round NBA playoff matchup with the Miami Heat, who edged out Philadelphia on Monday night in Game Two at the Wells Fargo Center.

April 20, 2018

Development

Philadelphia city controller releases data, policy analysis of 10-year tax abatement

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Office of the City Controller releases data and policy analysis on City's Ten-Year Tax Abatement.

April 20, 2018

Business

Wawa voted America's favorite sandwich shop

by Michael Tanenbaum

Annual customer experience survey places Wawa atop America's best quick-service restaurants to get a sandwich.

April 20, 2018

Universities

Temple suspends fraternity amid multiple reports of sexual assault

by Michael Tanenbaum

Temple University is investigating "multiple credible reports" of alleged sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and drug use during social activities at the chapter house of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, according to a Temple police statement released Friday afternoon.