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

November 29, 2015

Investigation

Five firefighters injured after ladder truck crashes in West Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Five Philadelphia firefighters are recovering after their ladder truck crashed in West Philadelphia Sunday morning, damaging five vehicles as the vehicle partially rolled over.

November 29, 2015

Celebrities

Report: Tim Tebow dumped by model girlfriend over abstinence vow

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tim Tebow is reportedly a bachelor again after his girlfriend, former Miss USA Olivia Culpo, dumped him over his unwillingness to have sex.

November 29, 2015

Investigation

Suspect captured in shooting of Western Pa. police officer

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania State Police announced Sunday that a suspect has been captured in connection to the fatal shooting of a police officer in the Western Pennsylvania town of New Florence on Saturday night.

November 28, 2015

Artifacts

Nude god Cupid appears on 1,700-year-old ring found in U.K.

by Michael Tanenbaum

We've all seen and heard popularized tales of the mischievous Cupid, regarded in classical mythology as the god of erotic love, but researchers have recently gained a clearer understanding of the symbolic status Cupid played in the society of the Roman Empire.

November 28, 2015

Environment

Bill Gates to lead historic, multibillion dollar clean energy partnership

by Michael Tanenbaum

Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates will unveil a multibillion-dollar clean energy partnership Monday that is expected to be one of the largest in history, with a focus on researching and deploying new sources of carbon-free energy.

November 28, 2015

Investigation

Two children among four struck by driver in West Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after four people – a women, a teen and two children – were struck by a driver in West Philadelphia Saturday afternoon.

November 28, 2015

Investigation

Police: Man killed, woman injured in shooting near Paterson home

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Paterson, New Jersey, are investigating after a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting nearby a home in the Passaic County city.

November 28, 2015

Investigation

Report: Gun pointed at Sixers rookie Okafor during Old City altercation

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor, whose fight in Boston drew headlines this week after TMZ released video of the incident, was reportedly involved in a separate altercation in Old City this October during which an unidentified individual pointed a gun at the 19-year-old NBA rookie.

November 28, 2015

Actors

Will Smith reveals developing interest in political career

by Michael Tanenbaum

Among the many Philadelphia-born celebrities who have gone on to achieve superstardom, few have done so as dramatically and decisively as Will Smith. From hip-hop artist to sitcom royalty to Oscar-winning actor, Smith has consistently raised the bar in his life and may now have yet another vocation in mind: politics.

November 28, 2015

Health News

Devon Still confirms 'no evidence' of cancer in Leah's latest scans

by Michael Tanenbaum

Leah Still's brave battle against cancer has been one of the more uplifting stories of the past year, earning national attention as the daughter of former NFL player Devon Still persevered through treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.