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 13, 2016

Bears

Second bear sighting in Radnor forces lockdown at Ithan Elementary

by Michael Tanenbaum

An elementary school in Radnor Township was shut down Tuesday morning after a black bear was spotted in the area for the second time in the past few days.

September 13, 2016

Videos

WATCH: Eagles fan stands on Kaepernick jersey, leads national anthem

by Michael Tanenbaum

The turbulent sociopolitical climate in 2016, an election year with persistent conflicts over policing and racial justice, took a predictable turn into the realm of sports last month when San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick became the face of a protest movement and refused to stand for the playing of the national anthem.

September 13, 2016

Elections

One measly text message will help you register to vote in Pennsylvania

by Michael Tanenbaum

There's a presidential election on Nov. 8 and a heated U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania. Now you can stop putting off registering to vote if you still haven't done so.

September 12, 2016

Higher Education

At Penn, more than 900 women sign letter to those 'complicit in rape culture'

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the wake of a national uproar over a crude email distributed to undergraduate women at the University of Pennsylvania, more than 900 members of affiliated and unaffiliated all-female groups have signed a letter in solidarity against those who choose to remain "complicit in rape culture" on campus.

September 12, 2016

Higher Education

Penn's fraternity council: Rape culture 'undeniably true and prevalent'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The leaders of the University of Pennsylvania's Intrafraternity Council have spoken out about the controversy surrounding Greek life's role in a "rape culture" considered prevalent on and beyond their campus in West Philadelphia.

September 12, 2016

Arrests

D.A.: Philadelphia man, 'Butter,' charged in Coatesville homicide

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Chester County have arrested a Philadelphia man in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Alex Hartzell, who was shot 11 times in the body and head on August 26, the District Attorney's Office announced on Monday.

September 11, 2016

Courts

Philly Jesus ready for trial over Apple Store arrest, attorney says

by Michael Tanenbaum

Michael Grant, the white-robed man known locally as Philly Jesus, will head to trial this week in Philadelphia Municipal Court after his May arrest at the Apple Store in Center City.

September 11, 2016

Fires

Black smoke from Camden fire visible at Eagles game

by Michael Tanenbaum

Firefighters in Camden have extinguished a blaze that broke out at scrapyard on Sunday afternoon, sending plumes of smoke into the sky as the Eagles opened their 2016 season against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field.

September 11, 2016

Videos

WATCH: Springsteen jams 'No Surrender' with fan in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

When Bruce Springsteen plays a marquee concert these days, it tends to be the equivalent of about 2.5 concerts. The Boss and the E. Street Band are prepared to play sets that cross the four-hour mark and leave their fans with sore knees and ankles.

September 11, 2016

Eagles

Twitter reacts to Carson Wentz's first NFL win in Eagles green

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles took care of business at home in week one against the Cleveland Browns, rolling to a comfortable 29-10 victory led by rookie quarterback Carson Wentz and a stout defensive showing.