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 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

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

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

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

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.

October 20, 2016

Legislation

Prevailing wage law expanded to include service workers in Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Thursday signed legislation that expands the city's prevailing wage law to include service workers at publicly-subsidized institutions.

October 20, 2016

Development

Lincoln Square: New renderings and a video glimpse of South Philly project

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Lincoln Square project proposed at Broad Street and Washington Avenue is picking up steam as it prepares to undergo the Civic Design Review process on Nov. 1.

October 20, 2016

Investigation

New Jersey lawyer charged in alleged Twitter child porn ring

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey lawyer is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say he distributed and received child pornography using multiple accounts on microblogging platform Twitter, the state Attorney General's office announced on Thursday.

October 20, 2016

Internet

Kevin Hart, Mark Cuban slated for 'Celebs React' web series

by Michael Tanenbaum

From "Talk Soup" to "Tosh.0" to "Ridiculousness," there's no shortage of options out there for people who want their insane internet shenanigans curated by celebrities.

October 20, 2016

Media

Barkann out as WIP picks up Jon Ritchie, Joe DeCamara

by Michael Tanenbaum

The impending shake-up at SportsRadio 94WIP is starting to take shape as the station announced Thursday it has hired former Eagles fullback Jon Ritchie and ex-97.5 The Fanatic evening host Joe DeCamera to take over the late morning "Mike and Ike Show," effective Monday.