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 28, 2017

NFL

Michael Vick draws backlash, petition after landing gig at FOX Sports

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick can't shake his past involvement in the infamous Virginia dog fighting ring that once landed him in federal prison.

August 28, 2017

New restaurant debuts near Penn with such an awesome name

by Michael Tanenbaum

New restaurants open all the time in Philadelphia and the early hype surrounding them is usually worth it. We live in a city of enthusiastic foodies. People here genuinely love to try new spots.

August 28, 2017

Festivals

Schedule announced for 2017 'Made in America' festival

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Budweiser Made in America festival will return to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this weekend, bringing headliners Jay Z, J. Cole and The Chainsmokers into Philadelphia as the event enters its fifth year.

August 27, 2017

Universities

Bryn Mawr College lifts founder's name over racist, anti-Semitic past

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ripple effects from the violence in Charlottesville earlier this month continue to radiate across the country, resulting in a decision last week to remove the name of a controversial Bryn Mawr College founder from a pair of campus facilities.

August 27, 2017

Concerts

Fans spellbound by Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff reunion at Livewire Festival

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of the summer's most anticipated reunions blew fans away on Sunday as Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff took to the stage together to headline the Livewire Festival in Blackpool.

August 27, 2017

Videos

WATCH: Most absurd Stephen A. Smith clip you'll ever see is a whopper

by Michael Tanenbaum

It really doesn't matter how you feel about longtime Philly beat writer and current ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith. He will always express his opinions with hytserical passion, conviction and astonishment that the rest of the world could possibly fathom a line of thinking other than his own.

August 27, 2017

Investigation

Police: South Jersey man slashes 52 tires on department vehicles

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Somerdale are seeking assistance from the public to identify a man who was filmed early Sunday morning after slashing 52 tires on police and fire department vehicles.

August 24, 2017

NFL Draft

NFL draft's $95 million economic impact exceeded expectations in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

By nearly all accounts, Philadelphia's three-day experience hosting the 2017 NFL draft in April was a resounding success. More than 250,000 visitors set a new attendance record, media covering the event raved about the atmosphere, and the Eagles came away with what many believe will be a talented crop of young players.

August 24, 2017

Autism

'Provocative' CHOP study identifies new potential risk factor for autism

by Michael Tanenbaum

A "provocative" study led by genetic researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia claims that heightened risk for autism spectrum disorder may be influenced by mitochondrial evolution in our ancient ancestors.

August 24, 2017

Military

South Jersey sailor killed in deadly crash of USS John McCain

by Michael Tanenbaum

On Thursday as the Navy confirmed the death of Kenneth Aaron Smith, 22, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He who was among the 10 missing sailors and five other crew members lost in the wake of Monday's collision between a U.S. Navy destroyer and an oil tanker east of Singapore.