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 15, 2018

Food & Drink

'Heartbroken' Blue Duck closes original location in Northeast Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Blue Duck, one of Northeast Philadelphia's favorite BYOBs, has reportedly shut its doors for good, ending a four year run that saw two expansions in Center City flame out earlier this year.

June 14, 2018

Investigation

Two men killed in South Jersey plane crash were on 'angel flight'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two people were killed Wednesday morning when a small aircraft crash landed in a patch of farmland in Burlington County, according to federal officials. An investigation by the FAA and NTSB is underway.

June 14, 2018

Investigations

D.A.: Stranger allegedly abducts, sexually assaults girl, 4, in Chester County

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 4-year-old girl was abducted from her home and sexually assaulted in Avondale, Chester County, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said. Humberto Guzman-Garcia was arrested and charged with kidnapping, aggravated indecent assault and attempted rape.

June 14, 2018

Investigation

Philly doctor's license suspended in New Jersey over alleged domestic violence

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Gloucester County general practitioner who resides in Philadelphia will be barred from practicing medicine after the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners suspended his license over multiple alleged domestic violence incidents, officials said Thursday.

June 14, 2018

Education

Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins expands STEAM camp partnership with Drexel University

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation announced that it will expand its existing partnership with Drexel University's Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) Center and Lindy Center for Civic Engagement in 2018. The summer camp serves students in 5th through 8th grades in West Philadelphia, offering arts-science activities over a six-week period.

June 13, 2018

Free Food

LeBron James, Cavs loss wins you a free Doritos Locos Taco today at Taco Bell

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tonight — Wednesday, June 13, 2018 — everyone in the United States can go to their local Taco Bell and get a free Doritos Locos Taco between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

June 13, 2018

Politics

Wolf, Fetterman shoot 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' campaign ad

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Braddock Mayor John Fetterman prepare for the 2018 gubernatorial election with a campaign ad in the style of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Wolf currently holds a lead in the polls over probable Republican challenger Scott Wagner.

June 13, 2018

Investigations

Missing Pennsylvania teen found as questions linger about disappearance

by Michael Tanenbaum

Lancaster County police have located missing teenager Sierra Kulokoski, who went missing from Manheim on May 11, 2018.

June 12, 2018

Food & Drink

Two Persons coffee shop opens at Bok Building in South Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of Philadelphia's most successful adaptive reuse projects is now home to a coffee shop that celebrates the legacy of its Pulitzer Prize-winning namesake. Adam Gery of Last Drop Coffeehouse is managing the shop inside South Philly's iconic adaptive reuse project.

June 12, 2018

Investigation

Police: Two men sought in connection with sexual assault of woman leaving Montgomery County bar

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Hatfield Township are seeking assistance from the public to identify two men they would like to question about the sexual assault of a woman as she walked home from a bar late last week.