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 4, 2016

Videos

N.J. fisherman feels 'terrible' about rage over apparent culling video

by Michael Tanenbaum

A New Jersey fisherman who faced the wrath of the Internet this week apologized Wednesday for posting a Facebook video in which he's seen gleefully tossing fish — possibly dead fish — back into the sea as part of a frowned-upon practice known as "culling."

May 4, 2016

Education

Philadelphia School District awarded $945k grant for youth re-entry program

by Michael Tanenbaum

The School District of Philadelphia has been awarded a $945,000 federal grant to create a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that will help formerly incarcerated juveniles transition out of the criminal justice system.

May 4, 2016

On The Market

Ryan Howard's Blue Bell home hits the market

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ryan Howard's Montgomery County home hits the market

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.

May 4, 2016

Protests

Philly soda tax protesters descend on City Hall for opposition rally

by Michael Tanenbaum

A large crowd of citizens, local businesses and elected officials rallied outside City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to protest Mayor Jim Kenney's proposed 3-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages in Philadelphia, which has inspired a heated publicity war over a plan to funding universal pre-K, parks improvements and community schools.

May 3, 2016

Politics

Michael Bloomberg to fund campaign for Philly soda tax

by Michael Tanenbaum

Billionaire philanthropist and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg will reportedly provide financial support for the divisive campaign to introduce a sugary-drinks tax in Philadelphia.

May 3, 2016

Inspirations

Pennsylvania teen with 37 dates crowned prom king

by Michael Tanenbaum

After sixteen years in his school district, a 21-year-old Pennsylvania man on the verge of graduating high school was crowned prom king when 37 supportive ladies joined him as dates for the annual dance.

May 3, 2016

Amusement Parks

Knoebels named 'best family park' in United States

by Michael Tanenbaum

The season for adrenaline-filled amusement park visits has arrived, and while there are plenty of options throughout the region, families may want to plan a road trip to Elysburg this year to experience the classic atmosphere at Knoebels, whose full history stretches back to 1775.

May 2, 2016

Lawsuits

FOP sues former Philly officer-turned-whistleblower over online allegations

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police has filed a defamation lawsuit against a former Philadelphia police officer whose Facebook account attempts to expose alleged crimes committed by multiple active police officers.

May 2, 2016

Celebrities

Lady Gaga rumored for Bradley Cooper's 'A Star is Born' remake

by Michael Tanenbaum

Late last year, Philly-area native Bradley Cooper had reportedly landed none other than Beyoncé Knowles to act beside him in his directorial debut, a remake of the romantic drama "A Star is Born." That ultimately fell through because, as Page Six learned in March, Knowles required too much money to move forward with the project.