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 14, 2016

Investigation

Source: Chesco pastor accused of rape will return to U.S. from Ecuador

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Chester County pastor accused of raping and impregnating a teenage girl will return to the United States from Ecuador to face pending charges, according to a Pennsylvania detective who confirmed contact with the suspect's lawyer.

January 14, 2016

Restaurants

South Philly restaurateur launches GoFundMe to open local BBQ joint

by Michael Tanenbaum

Michael Strauss, the man behind the popular Taproom on 19th gastropub in South Philadelphia, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to bring a new BBQ restaurant to the neighborhood.

January 14, 2016

Entertainment

'Harry Potter' cast posts moving tributes to late Alan Rickman

by Michael Tanenbaum

Legendary British actor Alan Rickman, whose versatility and inspiring presence earned him a range of defining roles, died Thursday at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. As Professor Snape, the multigenerational star became an icon among the hardcore fanbase of the Harry Potter franchise and, fittingly, castmate Daniel Radcliffe took a moment to reflect on Rickman's kindness and commitment to supporting his growth as an actor.

January 14, 2016

Courts

Colombian drug lord 'Papa Grande' gets 11-year prison sentence in New Jersey

by Michael Tanenbaum

Federal prosecutors in New Jersey sentenced Salomon Camacho Mora, a notorious Colombian drug lord and former associate of the late Pablo Escobar, to 11 years in a U.S. prison Wednesday after he pleaded guilty last year to conspiring to traffic cocaine.

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

Investigation

Ventnor infant dies after unconscious mother rolls over on her

by Michael Tanenbaum

Prosecutors in Atlantic County announced charges Sunday against the mother of a 7-month old infant who died days after her unconscious mom allegedly rolled on top of her while under the influence of drugs.

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.