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

November 16, 2016

Energy

Whole Foods helps Philly land its first-ever passive solar greenhouse

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia will soon be getting its very first passive solar greenhouse thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Whole Cities Foundation.

November 15, 2016

Politics

'No rhetoric, just reality': Michael Nutter's letter to Donald Trump

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has a strong message for President-elect Donald Trump: "No rhetoric, just reality."

November 15, 2016

Politics

Philadelphia GOP slams 'media narrative' on hate speech and hate crimes

by Michael Tanenbaum

One week after a general election that placed the Republican Party in firm control of both the executive and legislative branches of federal government, Philadelphia's Republicans have issued a response to the wave of hate speech and hate crimes that have left many in the city uneasy.

November 15, 2016

Movies

WATCH: Gripping trailer for 'Patriots Day' film on marathon bombing

by Michael Tanenbaum

Three-and-a-half years after the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon, director Peter Berg is ramping up to premiere a holiday-season film that will recreate the citywide manhunt that led to the dramatic capture of the suspects, one dead and one alive.

November 15, 2016

Investigation

Police: Bucks County woman dies in fall at Atlantic City casino

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Atlantic City are investigating the death of a woman from Bucks County who fell from parking garage at Caesars Hotel and Casino.

November 15, 2016

Music

Boyz II Men joining New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul on 'Total Package' tour

by Michael Tanenbaum

If you're questioning how much pull and popularity Boyz II Men still has in Philadelphia, look no further than this scene from Jim's Steaks back in May. After a prolific 31 years of smooth soul and R&B, they have not reached the end of the road by any means.

November 14, 2016

Flyers

WATCH: Flyers funny man Giroux sings Eagles fight song at the Linc

by Michael Tanenbaum

With their backs against the wall, the Eagles muscled out a 24-15 win at home against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, keeping them afloat in what figures to be a crowded NFC Wild Card Race.

November 14, 2016

Grants

Philly manufacturing apprenticeships among $4 million in statewide grant programs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Monday the allocation of $4 million in strategic innovation grants to support the state's workforce development plans.

November 14, 2016

Radio

'World Cafe' host David Dye stepping down for changed role at WXPN

by Michael Tanenbaum

David Dye, the unmistakable voice of NPR's long-running "World Cafe" show, announced Monday that he will step down from his host position to assume a changed role at Philadelphia's WXPN.

November 14, 2016

Politics

Transcript: Mayor Kenney's speech on hate crimes closes International Unity Cup

by Michael Tanenbaum

Amid a wave of disturbing incidents that have transpired in Philadelphia in the week since the U.S. election, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Monday delivered a speech addressing the hateful acts at the closing reception of the International Unity Cup.