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 6, 2017

Celebrities

Kevin Hart speaks out on Cosby case, calls Bill Maher 'tacky'

by Michael Tanenbaum

North Philadelphia native and superstar comedian Kevin Hart appeared on Power 101.5's "The Breakfast Club" radio show on Tuesday morning as part of the ongoing publicity tour for his new tell-all book about life lessons.

June 5, 2017

Politics

Former Philly GOP head Joe DeFelice joins Trump administration

by Michael Tanenbaum

In a move many expected would come to pass, former Philadelphia Republican Party Chairman Joseph DeFelice will join the administration of President Donald Trump.

June 5, 2017

Scandals

WATCH: Instagram weightlifting star accused of 'fake plates,' 'fake butt'

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the bygone era of Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGuire, our thirst to see feats of superhuman strength and skill often superseded the question of whether foul play might have been involved. That was before the emergence of social media put this tendency of ours itself on steroids, so to speak.

June 5, 2017

Lifestyle

Pennsylvania town has one of 30 'most charming' main streets in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of the best parts about skipping town — whether it's a day trip, a weekend or a vacation — is taking in the scenery that gives permanence and appeal to the places you visit. It's nice to see what defines "home" to the people who live there, and very often it's a town's main strip that gives the most telling picture of both its history and development.

June 5, 2017

Restaurants

Brauhaus Schmitz debuts revamped summer menu on South Street

by Michael Tanenbaum

Just in time for summer, Philadelphia's foremost bierhall is introducing a brand-new menu that will emphasize the restaurant's German roots and schnaps.

June 4, 2017

Legislation

Delaware adopts 'breed bias' law to prevent dog discrimination

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dog lovers and animal welfare activists scored a victory in Delaware this past Friday when Gov. John Carney signed a bill protecting the rights of pet owners to safely keep any breed or mix, following suit with 21 states that have adopted similar "breed bias" legislation meant to prevent discrimination.

June 4, 2017

Diet

Penn study warns of harmful metabolic effects for late night eaters

by Michael Tanenbaum

If you're in the habit of delaying gratification all day long just to load up on calories late at night, you may be putting your fat metabolism at risk and opening up yourself up to a range of long-term health complications, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.

June 4, 2017

PPA

Report: PPA aims to revive defunct parking payment app by fall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Easy and convenient parking in Philadelphia, if such a thing could ever be said to exist, may be closer to reality again by the time fall comes around.

June 4, 2017

Celebrities

Kevin Bacon went undercover as a high school student for 'Footloose' research

by Michael Tanenbaum

It's been 33 years since "Footloose" put Kevin Bacon on the map as an actor with serious Hollywood star potential. In recent weeks, as the Philadelphia native continues to earn accolades for his role in the Amazon series "I Love Dick," Bacon has been reminiscing about the making of his breakout film.

June 4, 2017

Animals

#Bearwatch2017: Tranquilized black bear gets stuck in Bucks County tree

by Michael Tanenbaum

The season of bear sightings, otherwise known here as #Bearwatch2017, opened with a bang last week after a black bear was spotted at Old Orchard in Doylestown, prompting the Gaming Commission to send staff to the area to monitor the situation.