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

February 3, 2016

Social Media

Facebook shuts down New Jersey medical marijuana pages

by Michael Tanenbaum

Less than one week after Facebook cracked down on private firearms sales, the world's largest social network has shut down three of New Jersey's five medical marijuana dispensaries as part of its policy banning promotion of drug use.

February 3, 2016

Entertainment

Danny DeVito nearly drowns during 'It's Always Sunny' shoot

by Michael Tanenbaum

The "incredibly buoyant" Danny DeVito, as described by 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' co-star Charlie Day, nearly drowned during filming for an episode in the recently debuted season 11 of the FXX comedy.

February 3, 2016

Transportation

Sources: NJ Transit rail workers likely to go on strike

by Michael Tanenbaum

After five years of unsuccessful negotiations with NJ Transit, a coalition of 17 rail unions appears to be on the brink of a "soft strike" in March, marking potentially the first NJ Transit work stoppage since March 1983 when employees walked off for 34 days.

February 3, 2016

Marriage

At Philly restaurant, Bills LB proposes to girlfriend with terminal cancer

by Michael Tanenbaum

On Monday, less than two months after Brittany Burns was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, she died an engaged woman who led a campaign to create a charity for others facing similar hardships.

February 3, 2016

Restaurants

Five great spots for dim sum in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Cantonese traditional cuisine dim sum has its roots in historical roadside establishments that served Chinese travelers and rural workers tea and dumplings to keep them energized through their journeys and labor. In its modern form, dim sum is an inviting meal format in which dumplings, buns, meats, and vegetables are served from roving steam table trolleys, allowing for a taste of the many variations on ancient Chinese specialties. Next time you're in the mood for Chinese food, let the thirty or so menus you have lay where they lie and try out these four great Philly dim sum restaurants.

January 31, 2016

Restaurants

Double Knot coffee bar set to open, serving skewers by night

by Michael Tanenbaum

Coffee lovers in Philadelphia can add a new shop to their to-do list beginning on Feb. 2 with the grand opening of Double Knot in Midtown Village, a coffee bar that will transform into a Japanese-style izakaya by night.

January 31, 2016

Investigation

Paterson school probes teacher for concealed sex allegations

by Michael Tanenbaum

A teacher at Don Bosco Technical Academy in Paterson, N.J. has been suspended amid allegations that he had sexual contact with multiple students during a previous teaching job in New York City.

January 31, 2016

Investigation

Philadelphia police officers assaulted in brawl outside Bustleton lounge

by Michael Tanenbaum

Three Philadelphia police officers were assaulted early Sunday morning outside a Bustleton bar while attempting to break up a brawl.

January 31, 2016

Investigation

Police investigate after Philadelphia teen fatally struck on I-95 in Bensalem

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a Philadelphia teenager was fatally struck by a car early Saturday morning on Interstate-95 in Bensalem.

January 31, 2016

NFL

Pennsylvania kids build dabbing Cam Newton snowman

by Michael Tanenbaum

As we prepare to enter the full spectrum coverage of Media Week surrounding Super Bowl 50, much has been made of the celebratory antics of Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who appears to be the consensus pick for league MVP.