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 20, 2015

Retail

American Dream Meadowlands expected to be complete in 2017

by Michael Tanenbaum

With the holiday season just around the corner, shoppers can rejoice over new progress on the long-awaited American Dream Meadowlands mall – dubbed "the most expensive retail project on Earth" – set to become a destination in North Jersey for years to come.

November 20, 2015

Security

Overheard speaking Arabic, Philly pizza shop owner barred from boarding Chicago flight

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia pizza shop owner says he was profiled Wednesday night as he and a friend prepared to board a flight back from Chicago at Midway International Airport.

November 20, 2015

Investigation

Disabled veteran jumps from deck, dies at Philadelphia VA hospital

by Michael Tanenbaum

Federal authorities with the Department of Veterans Affairs are investigating after a man fatally leapt from a parking deck Thursday morning at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs hospital.

November 20, 2015

Flight Delays

N.J. Governor Christie's flight to Boston delayed, passenger removed

by Michael Tanenbaum

A flight scheduled to take New Jersey Governor Chris Christie from San Francisco to Boston Friday morning was delayed after a passenger was reportedly removed and those on board the aircraft were individually searched.

November 20, 2015

Airlines

Boston Marathon bombing survivor recovers prosthetic leg lost in transit

by Michael Tanenbaum

A professional dancer and survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing had some sharp words for American Airlines after the carrier temporarily lost luggage of hers containing a pricey prosthetic leg.

November 19, 2015

Investigation

Police investigate possible sext sharing scandal at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Montgomery County are investigating a possible sexting ring at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School after a parent notified authorities of inappropriate images found on her daughter's cell phone.

November 19, 2015

Advertising

Vineland Board of Education approves advertisements on school buses

by Michael Tanenbaum

Billboards and promotions on public transit vehicles are a rampant part of the landscape of urban life, but now the Board of Education in Vineland, New Jersey, has approved the placement of advertisements on district school buses.

November 19, 2015

Inspections

Pa. officials cited unsafe conditions at two Philadelphia abortion clinics

by Michael Tanenbaum

As the contentious national debate over public funding of Planned Parenthood continues in Washington and states around the country, a pro-life news organization has called attention to an August report on Pennsylvania state inspections of two Planned Parenthood abortion facilities in Philadelphia.

November 19, 2015

Soccer

Philly among 10 U.S. cities picked to host Copa America Centenario

by Michael Tanenbaum

Soccer fans can look forward to 2016 with excitement after Philadelphia was selected among ten U.S. cities to host the Copa America Centenario next June, marking the first time South American championship will be staged outside of its home continent.

November 19, 2015

Eagles

Eagles coach Chip Kelly buys '40s-era home in New Jersey

by Michael Tanenbaum

In the midst of a rocky third season as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Chip Kelly appears to be planting roots that suggest he will stick around the area for the foreseeable future.