Michael Tanenbaum

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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

January 12, 2017

Investigations

Montgomery County man allegedly raped child for years, threatened suicide in police standoff

Montgomery County authorities announced charges Thursday against a Limerick man they say raped a child repeatedly over a four-year-period and threatened to kill himself during an intense standoff last week at the victim's home.

January 12, 2017

Music

Springsteen cover band takes gig at Trump inauguration ball

The "Duck Test" is usually a go-to for teaching the lessons of abductive reasoning.

January 12, 2017

Lottery

Wawa in Northeast Philly sells jackpot-winning Treasure Hunt ticket

A Wawa in Northeast Philadelphia just facilitated one lucky person's roll of the dice into a $120,000 jackpot after the store sold the winning Treasure Hunt ticket for Wednesday's drawing.

January 11, 2017

Videos

WATCH: Green person performs 'The Dayman' from 'Always Sunny' on classical guitar

Twelve seasons into "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," things have never been better for the gang and for FXX.

January 11, 2017

Wildlife

Police: South Jersey man attacked by coyote on popular trail

A South Jersey man is recovering from a bite wound inflicted by a possibly rabid coyote Wednesday afternoon on a popular local trail in Washington Township.

January 11, 2017

Restaurants

Demand high for eccentric Philly chef's new 'Kung Fu Cooking Club'

In a city filled with fun things to do to fill your time, the quirky owner of Old City's beloved Han Dynasty has an offering you might not be able to resist.

January 10, 2017

Investigation

Biological mother of dismembered Abington teen: 'I trusted this woman'

As shocking details continue to emerge in the case of Grace Packer, the 14-year-old Abington girl who was allegedly raped, killed and dismembered at the hands of her adoptive mother and her boyfriend, the child's biological mother has spoken out about her painful reaction to the crime.

January 10, 2017

NFL

Still a loathsome Cowboys fan: Allen Iverson

There is almost nothing in the world that Allen Iverson could do or say to make Philadelphia fans bat an eye about his importance to this city, not just as a world-class basketball player but as a cultural harbinger who solidified our spirit of grit and determination. Almost nothing.

January 10, 2017

Wildlife

'Extinct' furry predator making a comeback in Pennsylvania

Upsetting as it may be, one good indication of the state of an ecosystem is the type of roadkill that turns up on local streets and highways.

January 9, 2017

Investigation

New Jersey driver seriously injured by dumbbell crashing through windshield

A 75-year-old man was seriously injured Monday morning when a 50-pound dumbbell fell through his windshield as he drove along the New Jersey Turnpike, according to state police. 

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