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

September 28, 2016

Investigation

Officials: Blind man fatally struck by SEPTA subway in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a person was struck Wednesday afternoon by a subway on SEPTA's Broad Street Line.

September 28, 2016

Events

Eagles' Wendell Smallwood serving coffee in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Being a rookie running back in the NFL isn't easy. You have to fight for playing time, or you're run into the ground. You're susceptible hideous injuries and plugged in as the change of pace guy who's expected to actually change the pace. You have to figure out how to pass protect at the NFL level.

September 27, 2016

Hip-hop

Beanie Sigel took a punch in the Philly cheesesteak war

by Michael Tanenbaum

Over the weekend, a literal hip-hop beef erupted in Philadelphia when Meek Mill accused The Game, a West Coast rapper, of fabricating a trip to Max's Steaks on Broad Street in order to appear as though he brazenly entered his rival's turf, or something along those lines.

September 27, 2016

Courts

Penn student claims racial bias in university's handling of sex assault case

by Michael Tanenbaum

An black undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania has filed a civil lawsuit against the Trustees of the Ivy League school contending that its investigation of a June sexual assault allegation displayed unfair bias against him.

September 27, 2016

Business

Comcast, YMCA form $15 million partnership for children and families

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp. and the YMCA of America have entered a $15.3 million partnership that will aim to strengthen communities by boosting academic achievement and literacy programs across the United States.

September 27, 2016

Videos

Phillie Phanatic, slated for SI Swimsuit Issue, once 'arrested' late Marlins pitcher Fernandez

by Michael Tanenbaum

As the Philadelphia Phillies wind down a season of encouraging improvement, the team's beloved mascot is still hustling.

September 26, 2016

Courts

New Jersey motel owner pleads guilty to $81K Superstorm Sandy fraud

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey motel owner pleaded guilty on Monday to stealing $81,000 in Superstorm Sandy relief funds under the false pretense that he housed displaced residents at the Americana Motel in Toms River, the state's attorney general announced.

September 26, 2016

Fairs

Vendor with Nazi, Trump flags expelled from Pennsylvania fair

by Michael Tanenbaum

The organizers of Pennsylvania's 161st annual Bloomsburg Fair expelled a vendor on Monday whose stand was decorated with flags representing the Nazi Germany and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

September 26, 2016

Videos

WATCH: Eagles fan in Trump mask struck with fresh hoagie roll

by Michael Tanenbaum

Eagles fans have been a happy bunch lately, what with a commanding 3-0 start and an impressive team culture forming around Doug Pederson. This is really very unusual for Philadelphia fans. Someone had to do something about it, if only to reign in all the unbridled optimism.

September 26, 2016

Development

Conversion of vacant Spring Garden School will house Philly's homeless veterans

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia has been recognized in recent years as a national leader in eliminating homelessness among its veteran population. Between 2013 and the start of this year, the city and affiliated advocacy groups found permanent homes for 1,390 veterans living on the streets.