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

July 3, 2016

Investigation

Police: Father, son killed in watercraft collision at Somers Point

by Michael Tanenbaum

The New Jersey State Police Marine Unit is investigating after a father and son were killed Saturday in a water collision at Somers Point in Atlantic County.

July 3, 2016

Marriage

Millville native, slugger Mike Trout skywrites proposal to longtime girlfriend

by Michael Tanenbaum

Los Angeles Angels slugger and New Jersey baseball prodigy Mike Trout is getting married to his high school sweetheart. And how did the man who sends baseballs flying through stadiums around the country get his answer?

July 3, 2016

Videos

WATCH: A head-banging ride down vacant Centralia's 'Graffiti Highway'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Centralia, Pennsylvania's spookiest ghost town, lives on in the hearts and minds of its former residents.

July 3, 2016

Government

Philly's Director of Policy joins influential 'Results for America' fellowship

by Michael Tanenbaum

As Philadelphia's Director of Policy, Anjali Chainani operates with an expectation that the city's greatest challenges can be overcome with innovative solutions. From educational funding shortfalls to crippling homelessness and energy management, the best ideas are only as valuable as the evidence out there to support them and the feasibility of putting them into practice.

June 30, 2016

Apartments

Trulia debuts tool to price and find Philly apartments near SEPTA

by Michael Tanenbaum

Finding a good spot in Philly is a challenge these days — demand for apartments is steadily rising — and it doesn't help that all those projects you see under construction don't align with your timeline to get a new place.

June 30, 2016

Police

Police: PPD's breathalyzers were tested with expired solution

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Police Department acknowledged on Thursday that the city's breathalyzer instruments were accidentally tested using an expired solution earlier this year.

June 30, 2016

Schools

After 'brownie' stew, Collingswood mayor dials back aggressive police investigations of schoolchildren

by Michael Tanenbaum

A bizarre incident in Collingswood has parents and educators reassessing the town's policies after a third-grader's comment about end-of-year brownies — as in baked goods — prompted a teacher to call the local police on him.

June 30, 2016

Development

Philly developer preserving graffiti inside Brewerytown condos

by Michael Tanenbaum

It isn't every day that we hear about the preservation of graffiti in abandoned buildings slated for redevelopment. When it does happen, it tends to be driven by historical relics unearthed during renovations.

June 30, 2016

Politics

Airplane banner puts GOP Congressman's anti-gay views on blast at Jersey Shore

by Michael Tanenbaum

Visitors lounging at the Jersey Shore this weekend may see an unusual airplane banner waving through the sky in the run-up to Independence Day. That's because a Democratic group is calling out Republican New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett for his avowed opposition to gay candidates running for office.

June 30, 2016

Development

Report: Blatstein says A.C.'s Showboat will reopen next week

by Michael Tanenbaum

As struggling Atlantic City's main casino workers' union continue to negotiate ahead of a threatened strike, Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein says the revamped Showboat is on track to reopen as a hotel in the coming weeks.