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 19, 2016

Eagles

Ray Didinger: 'Boom,' Michael Wilbon's wrong about 'God-ed' up Wentz

by Michael Tanenbaum

Michael Wilbon, the longtime Washington Post reporter and co-host of ESPN's "Pardon The Interruption," is all wrong about Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, according to beloved Hall of Fame football analyst Ray Didinger.

October 19, 2016

Crime

D.A.: Delaware County woman illegally straw-purchased guns for boyfriend

by Michael Tanenbaum

An Aston woman faces a potentially lengthy prison sentence after she allegedly straw-purchased two firearms for a boyfriend who was prohibited from owning a gun, Delaware County prosecutors announced on Wednesday.

October 19, 2016

Investigation

New Jersey student jumps out window to escape standardized test

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 15-year-old New Jersey girl broke her ankle Wednesday morning after jumping two stories from her Asbury Park high school in a last ditch effort to avoid taking a standardized test.

October 19, 2016

Investigation

Officials: Two injured in Camden County plane crash

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon in the crash of a small airplane in Camden County, officials said.

October 19, 2016

Autism

Mom in Friendly's incident: 'I'm not ashamed of my son' and his autism

by Michael Tanenbaum

Teri-Jensen Sellers wants the world to know that she's not ashamed of her autistic son.

October 18, 2016

Lawsuits

Woman files suit claiming N.Y. Giants team photo fell, 'violently struck her'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The New York Giants and MetLife Stadium have been sued by a New Jersey woman who claims she was severely injured by a fallen team photo while visiting the team gift shop two years ago.

October 18, 2016

Restaurants

South Philly Barbacoa offshoot El Compadre brings back the family tortas

by Michael Tanenbaum

The tortas are coming back, as much by popular demand as by familial rite.

October 18, 2016

Comedy

WATCH: Philly prankster's clowning around town ends in apparent arrest

by Michael Tanenbaum

Just in time for the Halloween spirit, Philly YouTube star Ed Bassmaster decided to stick with what's trending and dress up as a clown.

October 17, 2016

Business

Kimmel Center joins UArts for $11 million purchase of Merriam Theater

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the University of the Arts on Monday announced a new partnership that includes the purchase of the Merriam Theater, Philadelphia's longest continuous venue for Broadway shows and a fixture in the Avenue of the Arts cultural district since 1918.

October 17, 2016

Investigation

Bomb threat forces evacuation of East Norriton Middle School

by Michael Tanenbaum

Students at East Norriton Middle School in eastern Montgomery County were evacuated Monday morning after the school received a bomb threat, officials said.