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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Museums

Pew grant gives Please Touch Museum $750,000 for digital exhibitions

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced Wednesday that it will provide a $750,000 grant to the Please Touch Museum in order to advance research and development of blended digital and hands-on exhibitions.

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.