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 3, 2016

Accidents

Man injured in West Philly after building partially collapses on car

by Michael Tanenbaum

A man is recovering from injuries Sunday afternoon after a building in West Philadelphia partially collapsed on his car.

April 3, 2016

Physicians

Penn doctor: 'Therapeutic illusion' leads to inappropriate medical treatments

by Michael Tanenbaum

When patients go to visit a doctor for any number of reasons, it's not uncommon for them to expect to walk out with a prescription or another treatment plan to remedy what ails them. They may even be alarmed if there is no obvious recommendation to address their concerns.

April 2, 2016

Entertainment

Kevin Bacon joins cast of Boston Marathon bombing film 'Patriots Day'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia native Kevin Bacon will play an FBI agent alongside Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman and Michelle Monaghan in the upcoming feature 'Patriots Day,' a drama that traces the sequence of events surrounding the deadly Boston Marathon bombing that killed three people and injured more than 260 others on April 15, 2013.

April 2, 2016

Investigation

Officials: Man fatally struck by SEPTA bus in Glenside

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA officials have confirmed that a man was fatally struck Saturday afternoon by a shuttle bus returning from a service run in Glenside.

April 2, 2016

Videos

WATCH: Malvern Prep Lax pulls off flawless fakeout as time expires

by Michael Tanenbaum

The etiquette behind trick plays is all about finesse and execution, no matter which sport or scenario summons them from the playbook. While it's rare to see a dastardly onside kick like Andy Reid's opening day salvo against the Cowboys in 2000, the high school ranks are much more fertile for this kind of ploy.

April 2, 2016

Police seek help in search for missing N.J. business owner

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Lower Township, N.J. are seeking help from the public to locate a 35-year-old business owner who has been missing since Thursday.

April 2, 2016

Preservation

Pennsylvania's strange, single-arch McDonald's sign to be preserved by fanatic

by Michael Tanenbaum

Back in February, Philadelphians watched as LOVE Park's iconic Robert Indiana sculpture was whisked away to allow for the $16.5 million renovation of the Center City oasis. The sculpture had been sitting in its repose since 1978, and all of a sudden it was relocated right across 15th Street at Dilworth Park.

April 2, 2016

Manufacturing

Drexel leads textile manufacturing innovation in $317M DoD initiative

by Michael Tanenbaum

In a bid to spur American innovation in advanced textile manufacturing, the United States Department of Defense has selected Drexel University to lead the mid-Atlantic region in a combined $317 million public-private national research initiative.

April 2, 2016

Investigation

Police: Pennsylvania teen admits killing brother over romantic feud

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Dauphin County have arrested a 15-year-old Williams Township boy who allegedly shot his brother to death earlier this week after a dispute over the victim's girlfriend.

April 1, 2016

Humor

PPA pranks Philly on April Fool's Day

by Michael Tanenbaum

Anything can happen on April Fool's Day, even things that happen every day and aren't the least bit funny. Several organizations in Philadelphia took the opportunity on Friday to get in a gag or two, but none of them surpassed the cruel provocations of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.