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 13, 2017

NFL

Baltimore apparently wooed Jeremy Maclin with free crab cakes

by Michael Tanenbaum

Despite head coach Doug Pederson's initial claim that the Eagles wouldn't pursue a reunion with Jeremy Maclin, the veteran wide receiver's availability into last weekend changed the minds of some on the coaching staff.

June 13, 2017

Soda Tax

City controller: Soda tax shortfalls 'creating a multi-million dollar burden' on Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

A pattern of early revenue shortfalls from Philadelphia's soda tax could be "creating a multimillion dollar burden," outgoing City Controller Alan Butkovitz wrote Tuesday in an alarmed letter to finance director Rob Dubow.

June 12, 2017

Education

New Jersey teacher suspended after pro-Trump yearbook photos altered

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey teacher suspended after pro-Trump yearbook photos altered

June 12, 2017

Politics

Congressman introduces 'COVFEFE Act' to preserve Trump tweets

by Michael Tanenbaum

Love it or hate it, President Donald Trump has taken social media to a wave-making level no previous commander-in-chief has either dared or been foolhardy enough to attempt.

June 12, 2017

Entertainment

A 'major network' reality TV show is coming to Philadelphia's Main Line

by Michael Tanenbaum

It may have felt validating to mock New Jersey's reality TV affliction from across state lines, but it looks like the scourge will soon pour into our own backyard for a series about the troubled souls of Philadelphia's Main Line.

June 12, 2017

Videos

WATCH: Brawl at Pennsylvania Waffle House draws charges for five

by Michael Tanenbaum

For the second time in just a few months, authorities in Lancaster County are piecing together the story behind an ugly fight at a local eatery.

June 11, 2017

Real Estate

Look Inside: Sixers legend Mo Cheeks' old Main Line estate on market

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia 76ers point guard and coach Maurice Cheeks, a leading member of the team's 1983 championship roster, is looking to sell his luxurious mansion on the Main Line.

June 11, 2017

Autism

CHOP looks to brain scans for breakthrough in early detection of autism

by Michael Tanenbaum

With a shift in diagnostic criteria raising the number of American children placed on the autism spectrum—and as families and professionals adjust their approach to conceptualizing the disorder—researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia believe there may be promise in conducting brain scans to enable earlier detection of the condition.

June 11, 2017

Investigation

New Jersey school district investigates digital removal of 'Trump' from yearbook photos

by Michael Tanenbaum

A central New Jersey school district has come under fire from free speech advocates after yearbook photos of two students were digitally altered to remove references to President Donald Trump printed on their clothing.

June 11, 2017

Politics

Twitter account @KellyanneLeaks suggests Conway vented at embassy party

by Michael Tanenbaum

South Jersey native Kellyanne Conway, top aide to President Trump, went on the record late last month to say that women in the White House are given full respect and a platform exercise their influence in the best interests of the country.