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

October 25, 2016

Attractions

WATCH: 50,000 LEGO pieces dumped at Plymouth Meeting Mall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Parents looking to plan wholesome weekend fun with their kids will soon have another option at the Plymouth Meeting Mall when a new LEGOLAND Discovery Center opens in 2017.

October 24, 2016

Investigations

Wordsworth Academy program to close after death of teen with special needs

by Michael Tanenbaum

A private Philadelphia academy for children with special needs will cease operations after an incident earlier this month resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy.

October 24, 2016

Development

East Market: New video and a rumored Wawa at Center City project

by Michael Tanenbaum

The architects behind the massive East Market project in Center City have released a new video detailing their vision and design strategy for the transformative multiphase venture.

October 24, 2016

Science

People call 'BS' over 'garbage' Bermuda Triangle theory

by Michael Tanenbaum

A colony of Bigfoots living in the Bermuda Triangle has been singing in strange seismogenic tongues and causing planes and boats to disappear for decades, in case you've been taking a break from Facebook.

October 24, 2016

Maps

New Deal era map shows zones of Philly segregation, prosperity

by Michael Tanenbaum

Hundreds of historical maps recently released by an organization chronicling the legacy of housing policies during the New Deal era of the United States paints a stark portrait of how real estate appraisers, mortgage lenders and developers drew sharp lines that charted the course of American cities.

October 23, 2016

Riots

Rioting Penn State fans cause estimated $18,000 in damages

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Penn State Nittany Lions are ranked 24th in the nation after defeating archrival Ohio State 24-21 in comeback fashion on Saturday, but State College is reportedly $18,000 in the hole after thousands of students rioted in the streets to celebrate the victory.

October 23, 2016

Politics

There's another Penn grad running for POTUS — as a write-in — and he's vying for Trump's votes

by Michael Tanenbaum

Just over two weeks remain until the 2016 presidential election on Nov. 8, but if you ask economist and University of Pennsylvania graduate Laurence Kotlikoff, that's plenty of time to mount a Herculean campaign to become the nation's next Commander-in-Chief — or, at the very least, bring down Donald Trump.

October 23, 2016

Fires

Still breathing, dog 'Che' hailed as savior in Port Richmond fire

by Michael Tanenbaum

A family in Port Richmond is alive Sunday night thanks to a family dog who alerted them to a spreading overnight fire in their home.

October 23, 2016

Eagles

Twitter reacts to Eagles clobbering of Sam Bradford in Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Eagles got a much-needed win at home on Sunday, stifling the Minnesota Vikings for four quarters and sacking old friend Sam Bradford six times on the way to 21-10 victory. At 4-2 and with a date against the Cowboys next Sunday night, the Eagles are in good shape resituate themselves at the front of the pack in the NFC East.

October 23, 2016

Humor

WATCH: Weird Al blown away in NYT song on 2016 presidential election

by Michael Tanenbaum

There is perhaps one man in these United States who is truly equipped to deal with the insanity of the 2016 presidential election. The admirable work of "Saturday Night Live" notwithstanding, the esteemed scholar of American zaniness is one Weird Al Yankovic.