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 17, 2016

Teens

Youth issues in focus for inaugural Pennsylvania Teen Health Week

by Michael Tanenbaum

Life as a teenager can be every bit as complicated as it is thrilling. Gaining greater autonomy and learning how to navigate difficult situations with friends, family and the community at large are integral parts of the adolescent experience. Despite the headstrong rush toward independence, sSometimes a little bit of thoughtful guidance goes a long way toward shaping healthy and happy adults.

January 17, 2016

NFL

Jeremy Maclin says Doug Pederson will do 'great things' for Eagles

by Michael Tanenbaum

The response to the Philadelphia Eagles hiring of Doug Pederson as the team's next head coach drew decidedly mixed reactions from fans and experts, but former Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin thinks his offensive coordinator has the ingredients to bring success to the organization in the wake of Chip Kelly's departure.

January 17, 2016

Commercials

On 94th birthday, Betty White stars in comically accurate NFL commercial

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of the great golden rules in life is to appreciate the wisdom of our elders, and who better to represent this proverb than Golden Girl Betty White, who celebrates her 94th birthday on Sunday.

January 16, 2016

Police: Missing N.J. woman found in submerged vehicle in Passaic River

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Bergen County, New Jersey, have located the body and vehicle of a 22-year-old woman who went missing Thursday night before her car eventually became submerged in the Passaic River.

January 16, 2016

Arrests

Philadelphia police make arrest in Port Richmond murder on Thanksgiving

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Police Department announced Saturday that an arrest has been made in connection to the murder of 21-year-old Ryan Kelly at the Samuels Playground in Port Richmond on Thanksgiving.

January 16, 2016

Investigation

Police investigate after man shot in head in North Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot in the head Saturday afternoon in North Philadelphia.

January 16, 2016

Police

N.J. State Police capture raccoon at Sussex Hospital

by Michael Tanenbaum

The difficulty of being a police officer can simply never be overstated. Men and women in uniform put their lives in harm's way on a daily basis to protect the public and, to the greatest extent possible, keep communities in harmony.

January 16, 2016

NFL

Here are renderings of the proposed $1.8 billion L.A. Rams stadium

by Michael Tanenbaum

After an intense war of proposals among three NFL teams vying for a home in the city of angels, the Rams came out on top earlier this week and will return to Los Angeles for the first time since 1994.

January 16, 2016

Courts

Philly teen who set who set boy on fire sentenced to prison

by Michael Tanenbaum

A West Philadelphia teenager who lit a boy on fire last summer after spraying him with hand sanitizer will spend between 3.5 and 7 years in prison.

January 16, 2016

Entertainment

LISTEN: The Districts cover David Bowie's 'Ashes to Ashes'

by Michael Tanenbaum

One of the great living traditions in music is that the bands of today pay tribute to those who have served as an inspiration and laid the groundwork for their present success. That's what the rising Philadelphia band The Districts, originally from Lititz, Pa., decided to do last summer as an homage to the late great David Bowie.