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 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 19, 2016

Legislation

Pennsylvania House passes bill to legalize Uber, Lyft in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelming approved a bill that would provide permanent authorization to rideshare services Uber and Lyft and legalize their operation in Philadelphia.

October 19, 2016

Beaches

Wildwoods Dog Beach ranked second best in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

Number two never sounded so sweet.

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

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

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 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

Liquor

Study: Liquor privatization increases rates of violent assault

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania citizens rejoiced last summer when Governor Tom Wolf loosened the state's grip on liquor and wine, extending Sunday hours at state stores and tweaking regulations so that licensed grocery stores can sell wine.

October 18, 2016

Comedy