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

June 5, 2018

NFL

Trump claims Eagles chose to 'abandon their fans' at White House

by Michael Tanenbaum

President Donald Trump is doubling down on his criticism of the Philadelphia Eagles, claiming on Tuesday that the team abandoned its fans by largely opting out of his canceled White House celebration for the Super Bowl champs.

June 4, 2018

Investigation

Ex-PennDOT exec charged for allegedly accepting bribes

by Michael Tanenbaum

A former district executive for PennDOT in southeastern Pennsylvania was charged Monday in connection to a series of alleged bribes he accepted from a contractor in exchange for years of ongoing business, the district attorney's office announced.

June 4, 2018

NFL

Twitter reacts to President Trump disinviting Eagles from White House visit

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles will not be traveling to the nation's capital on Tuesday to celebrate their Super Bowl victory at the White House with President Donald Trump.

June 4, 2018

Amusement Parks

Ride carrying 32 passengers stalls mid-air at Six Flags Great Adventure

by Michael Tanenbaum

Guests at Six Flags Great Adventure probably did not have the kind of day they were hoping for on Sunday. Gloom and heavy rain rolled in by the afternoon and one of the park's more prominent rides, SkyScreamer, had a pretty scary malfunction.

June 4, 2018

NFL

Former Eagles running back overcomes brain tumor, offers inspirational message

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jerome Harrison, a former running back for the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions, overcame complications from a brain tumor that nearly left him paralyzed and speechless.

June 1, 2018

Health News

Temple researchers find success in minimally invasive treatment for emphysema

by Michael Tanenbaum

An estimated 3.1 million Americans have been diagnosed with emphysema, the life-threatening condition most commonly associated with smoker's lung and long-term tobacco use.

June 1, 2018

Investigations

Former New Jersey Apple employee gets prison for embezzling $243,000

by Michael Tanenbaum

A former Apple Inc. employee based in New Jersey was sentenced Friday to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to embezzling large sums of money from the tech company and using the funds to buy luxury designer clothing, furniture and more, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced.

June 1, 2018

Investigations

West Chester University student indicted on child pornography charges

by Michael Tanenbaum

A West Chester University student who allegedly possessed and transmitted more than 600 images and videos of child pornography during the past few years is now facing federal charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Friday.

June 1, 2018

NBA

J.R. Smith memes segue nicely into Simmons, Barkley reading NBA Mean Tweets on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Anyone who stayed up late to watch Game One of the NBA Finals on Thursday night is probably feeling the pain of LeBron James.

May 31, 2018

NFL

Eagles' Brandon Brooks piles on criticism of 'Patriot Way'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles guard Brandon Brooks is the latest to criticize the New England Patriots during an NFL offseason marked by ridicule and speculation about the sturdiness of the Brady-Belichick empire.