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

January 23, 2016

Videos

Swimmer takes gutsy dive in viral blizzard video

by Michael Tanenbaum

Apart from shoveling out driveways and cars, or going sledding, most people affected by this weekend's monster blizzard likely did everything they could to avoid the stinging cold and the terrible sensation of wet socks.

January 23, 2016

Weather

Trader Joe's roof collapses in Westfield as blizzard pummels New Jersey

by Michael Tanenbaum

The roof of a Trader Joe's store in Westfield, N.J. collapsed Saturday afternoon as powerful blizzard conditions caused destruction and widespread power outages in large parts of the state.

January 23, 2016

Weather

Va. emergency dispatcher helps husband deliver baby in storm

by Michael Tanenbaum

Out of all the world's possible scenarios to go into labor, the middle of a severe, blustery snowstorm is probably up there among the most dreaded for pregnant women everywhere.

January 22, 2016

Wildlife

Runaway cow Freddy saved after escaping Queens slaughterhouse

by Michael Tanenbaum

A runaway cow who garnered national headlines Thursday after esacaping a Halal slaughterhouse in New York City will be spared death thanks to an animal sanctuary in New Jersey.

January 22, 2016

Missing Teen

Philadelphia police seek help locating missing autistic teen

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a teenager with autism who went missing from his home in Southwest Philadelphia.

January 22, 2016

Lifestyle

Lanier Playground in Grays Ferry to receive $1.2 million for improvements

by Michael Tanenbaum

As Philadelphia residents and neighborhood groups continue to push for park renovations throughout the city, the latest project to secure new funding is the Lanier Playground in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.

January 22, 2016

Arrests

Philadelphia woman booked in Baton Rouge for alleged luring plot

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Baton Rouge, La. have arrested a Philadelphia woman who they suspect lured a man into a kidnapping and attempted murder by three inmates who escaped from a work-release facility.

January 22, 2016

SEPTA

SEPTA announces subway battery project to capture and reuse energy

by Michael Tanenbaum

In a bid to boost its energy resiliency, cut costs and support the stability of Philadelphia's electrical grid, SEPTA this week announced plans for a battery storage network that will capture and reuse stored energy from braking subway cars, marking the first deployment of its kind in a U.S. transit operation.

January 22, 2016

Weather

New Jersey Gov. Christie declares state of emergency for blizzard

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency in preparation for the massive winter storm that is expected to bring between four and fourteen inches of snow throughout the state.

January 22, 2016

Legislation

After murder of Georgia lottery winner, Pa. lawmaker proposes anonymity bill

by Michael Tanenbaum

Over the past month, many in the United States entered a state of frenzy over the record-setting $1.6 billion Powerball drawing on Jan. 14. Some dreamed of giving a portion of their winnings to improvement projects in Philadelphia and others considered how five lucky number could transform their lives.