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

May 8, 2016

Arrests

Camden police arrest suspected accomplice in funeral home shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Camden man believed to be an accomplice in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Jonathan Vasquez, who was attacked Thursday morning while waiting in line for his grandmother's funeral, was arrested Sunday in connection to what authorities have described as a "targeted" killing.

May 5, 2016

Philly Jesus

Philly Jesus explaineth his arrest at Apple Store in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philly Jesus, free again to roam the earth after Monday night's arrest, hath spoken: He wants to clear up exactly what went down at the Apple Store in Center City.

May 5, 2016

Nutrition

In Mauritius, Penn researchers find good nutrition promotes positive social development in kids

by Michael Tanenbaum

An apple a day doesn't just keep the doctor away — it could also be a vital factor in the positive social development of children, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

May 5, 2016

Development

Councilman Johnson calls for moratorium on Blatstein megaproject

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) has reportedly introduced legislation to place a one-year moratorium on construction at the Broad Street and Washington Avenue site where Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein has proposed his ill-fated mixed-use megaproject.

May 5, 2016

Bakeries

Barry's Buns open for business in Chestnut Hill

by Michael Tanenbaum

Among all the world's various desserts and delicacies that are impossible to avoid — cookies, ice cream, cake, baklava, scones, etc. — arguably none produce more tantalizing wafts than sticky buns. They're an efficient mall shopper's best worst nightmare and an elementary school kid's dietary downfall.

May 5, 2016

Arrests

Lansdowne man arrested for possession of child pornography

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Lansdowne Borough man has been arrested and charged with 50 felony counts of possession of child pornography, dissemination of child pornography and criminal use of a communications facility, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan announced Thursday.

May 5, 2016

Odd News

N.J. man charged for making up bogus story about gunpoint robbery

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey man has been charged with filing a false police report after he told authorities he was robbed at gunpoint on Monday by an imposing man with a British accent.

May 5, 2016

Development

SugarHouse Casino to cut ribbon on $164 million expansion

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's SugarHouse Casino will officially cut the ribbon next Monday in Fishtown to mark the conclusion of a $164 million expansion completed over a nearly two-year period.

May 5, 2016

Accidents

All lanes reopen after tractor-trailer overturns on Ben Franklin Bridge

by Michael Tanenbaum

Officials with the Delaware River Port Authority are advising Philadelphia-area commuters to avoid the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Thursday afternoon due to major traffic delays stemming from an overturned tractor-trailer.

May 4, 2016

Investigation

Police: Fairhill man responsible for Olney arson that killed family in 2003

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Police Department has revived a 13-year-old arson cold-case that left five people dead in Olney after a "Molotov cocktail-style" bombing allegedly ignited a rowhome after a pre-dawn bar fight in November 2003.