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

March 9, 2016

Accidents

Pilot hospitalized after small plane crashes in Montgomery County

by Michael Tanenbaum

The pilot of a single-engine plane was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after his aircraft crashed in Limerick Township.

March 9, 2016

Investigation

Philadelphia fleet supervisor charged in alleged $400K auto repair fraud

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia official who supervises the city's vehicle fleet has been charged in connection with an alleged scam to overcharge the city by more than $400,000 after arranging a contract with an unqualified auto body shop.

March 9, 2016

Arrests

Police: Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing on Baltimore Avenue

by Michael Tanenbaum

After a violent Tuesday in Philadelphia that left six people dead, police announced the arrest of a suspect in the fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a Cricket Mobile store in West Philadelphia.

March 9, 2016

Murals

Bernie Sanders mural rises in Graduate Hospital area

by Michael Tanenbaum

Despite a recent swing in media coverage favoring Hillary Clinton to decisively take the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, Bernie Sanders is still far from out of the race. After a primary win in Michigan and a solid standing in states that will ultimately prove crucial for a Democratic victory in the General Election,

March 9, 2016

Development

Rendering reveals Cambria hotel planned at Broad and Locust

by Michael Tanenbaum

As Philadelphia continues its surge in hotel development, plans for a Cambria property at the northeast corner of Broad and Locust streets are taking shape after Pearl Properties revealed a rendering of the 206-room project along the Avenue of the Arts.

March 9, 2016

Investigation

Police: Gunman strikes teen in West Philadelphia double shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a gunman opened fire Wednesday afternoon on a teenager and another victim in West Philadelphia.

March 6, 2016

Investigation

Police: Customer shoots employee at Church's Chicken in North Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a customer at Church's Chicken in North Philadelphia shot an employee following a disagreement inside the restaurant.

March 6, 2016

Investigation

Police seek gunman in fatal West Philadelphia shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are searching for a suspected gunman after a 20-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday night in West Philadelphia.

March 6, 2016

Arrests

Atlantic City street fight leads to stabbing, suspect arrested

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Atlantic City have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred Saturday morning nearby Caesar's Hotel and Casino.

March 6, 2016

Entertainment

Showdown: Tina Fey versus Rachel Maddow on Jimmy Fallon

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of the great bonuses of late night television is that, in addition to hearing from all of the celebrities we love, we also get a chance to see them interact with other celebrities who they might not otherwise appear with in public settings. Last week, Upper Darby native Tina Fey faced off with MSNBC political commentator Rachel Maddow for a bout on Jimmy Fallon's new game show segment "Know It All."