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 10, 2016

Investigation

Police seek man in attempted carjacking at Wawa in Trevose

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Bucks County are seeking a suspect after a woman reported an attempted carjacking outside the Wawa in Trevose.

January 10, 2016

Investigation

Police arrest suspect after man shot in Northeast Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday afternoon in Northeast Philadelphia.

January 10, 2016

Transportation

New Jersey considering move to electronic driver's license

by Michael Tanenbaum

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provided the state of New Jersey with a nine-month extension to update its driver's license requirements in compliance with the federal Real ID Act, a post-9/11 measure passed in 2005 to enhance security, authentication and issuance procedures for state identification cards.

January 10, 2016

Restaurants

Italian bistro A Mano opens in Fairmount

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia has no shortage of delicious Italian restaurants, from the acclaimed Vetri establishments to the tried-and-true Ralph's of South Philly and gems like Zeppoli, Dante & Luigi's and Amis. As far as we can tell, nobody is complaining about the plentiful options.

January 10, 2016

Police

Philly police, FBI receive tip about 'new threat' in wake of ambush shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

Days after the Jan. 7 ambush shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett in West Philadelphia, police and the FBI have reportedly received an anonymous tip warning that that "the threat to police is not over" and that the shooter is part of a radical cell led by three other potential assailants.

January 10, 2016

Investigation

Philadelphia police officer assaulted during hospital visit to ambush victim Jesse Hartnett

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have arrested a man they say assaulted an 18th District police officer who stopped by Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Saturday night to visit Officer Jesse Hartnett, who continues to recover from the brutal ambush shooting that took place in West Philadelphia last Thursday night.

January 9, 2016

Entertainment

Philly producer RJD2 says city's soul drives new LP 'Dame Fortune'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Musical trends tend to come and go in waves, resurfacing as artists blend the best characteristics of a given period with whatever moves them to experiment, pay homage and extend the boundaries of their art form. For more than half a century, the jazzy arrangements of Philly soul have lived on as arguably the defining legacy of Philadelphia's musical heritage, an inspiration local producer RJD2 says is the force behind his forthcoming LP 'Dame Fortune.'

January 9, 2016

Internet

Bizarre 'Stolen!' game spawns online craze, creator overwhelmed

by Michael Tanenbaum

As anyone who has ever fallen prey to online games like Candy Crush, Farmville and Trivia Crack knows, there's an inherent risk that your time-killing recreation can quickly turn into a full-blown obsession that leaves you at the mercy of endless ridicule from friends and family.

January 9, 2016

Rescues

Old City construction worker rescued from sinkhole after street collapses

by Michael Tanenbaum

A construction worker who fell into a roadway hole in Old City Saturday afternoon was rescued after Philadelphia Fire Department crews responded to a collapsed section of the street.

January 9, 2016

Arrests

Teen arrested for DUI after SUV flips in Manayunk

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have arrested a teenager and charged him with driving under the influence after his SUV overturned in Manayunk early Saturday morning.