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

April 27, 2016

Penn Relays

2016 Penn Relays: What you need to know

by Michael Tanenbaum

Thursday marks the start of the 122st annual Penn Relays –— the oldest, largest and most celebrated track and field competition in the United States. Men and women from the high school, college and professional track ranks will participate in 35 hours of competition from April 28-30, representing more than 60 countries around the world in upwards of 425 races.

April 27, 2016

Investigation

Report: CHOP staff manager threatened by suspect armed with knife

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have a suspect in custody after a former employee of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia allegedly threatened a hospital staff manager with a knife Wednesday afternoon.

April 26, 2016

Celebrities

Will Smith swings through West Philly for a cheesesteak

by Michael Tanenbaum

International superstardom is not enough to keep Will Smith from returning to West Philadelphia for a cheesesteak. The Wynnefield native and Overbrook High School graduate, who will appear this summer in DC Comic's "Suicide Squad," was spotted Tuesday night at his preferred hometown location, Overbrook Pizza (fellow Philly native Kobe Bryant prefers Larry's Steaks on the Main Line). Smith, joined by bodyguard and producer Charlie Mac, was kind enough to take a few photos with fans at the pizza place (h/t Eater Philly).

April 26, 2016

Business

Wawa announces free Xfinity Wi-Fi at stores nationwide

by Michael Tanenbaum

The next time you're waiting for a hoagie at Wawa, you won't have to use LTE to surf the Internet thanks to a new nationwide Wi-Fi collaboration announced Thursday with Comcast.

April 26, 2016

Real Estate

Chestnut Hill's Vanna Venturi house purchased by anonymous buyer

by Michael Tanenbaum

After more than nine months on the market, Chestnut Hill's famed Vanna Venturi house has sold to an anonymous buyer who reportedly plans to preserve the private residence, best known for its seminal influence on Post-Modern architecture.

April 26, 2016

Investigations

Report: Father shoots son after argument in Mayfair

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a father allegedly shot his son Tuesday afternoon following an argument in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.

April 26, 2016

Utilities

1,400 PECO customers affected by power outages in Northern Liberties

by Michael Tanenbaum

More than 1,400 PECO customers in Northern Liberties have been affected by two power outages Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman confirmed.

April 26, 2016

Sleep

Penn researchers restore memory formation in sleep-deprived mice

by Michael Tanenbaum

A research team at the University of Pennsylvania has successfully restored memory formation in sleep-deprived mice, unlocking clues to a process that could eventually help treat the cumulative effects of sleepless fatigue.

April 25, 2016

Politics

At West Chester University, Trump rails against Kasich's 'disgusting' consumption of pancakes

by Michael Tanenbaum

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump was in Rhode Island early Monday in advance of campaign events at West Chester University and in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. While hitting the various talking points that underly his mission to "Make America Great Again," Trump took a moment to rip rival John Kasich over what he deems the Ohio governor's "disgusting" eating habits.

April 25, 2016

Arrests

Suspect arrested in killing of man at center of Philly police brutality case

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Police Department announced Monday that a suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Najee Rivera, whose beating at the hands of two Philadelphia police officers in 2013 became a lightning rod in run-up to a trial that resulted in their acquittal earlier this month.