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 12, 2015

Investigation

Chesco DA addresses middle school sexting, cyberbullying scandal

by Michael Tanenbaum

Four middle school boys were charged Thursday for their involvement in a sexting and cyberbullying scandal in the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District, prompting Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan to discuss the risks of technology in the hands of teenagers and how parents can be proactive in preventing harmful behavior.

November 12, 2015

Medical Marijuana

Camden County school is first in nation to enact medical marijuana policy

by Michael Tanenbaum

Days after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed an unprecedented bill regulating medical marijuana for students with developmental disabilities, the Bellmawr school at the center of a lengthy legal dispute has approved a policy providing guidelines for eligible students to consume edible medical marijuana on school grounds.

November 12, 2015

SEPTA

SEPTA purchases 13 new locomotives for $113 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA has reached a contract agreement with Siemens to procure 13 new locomotives that will be delivered to the transportation agency in 2018, officials announced.

November 12, 2015

Videos

'The Dayman' from 'It's Always Sunny' spliced to 'Star Wars' trailer

by Michael Tanenbaum

Few 'Star Wars' fans and observers expect the upcoming seventh episode of the film franchise, 'The Force Awakens,' to bomb in any way, shape or form. But for kicks, one YouTuber decided to overlay the recently released trailer for 'The Force Awakens' with a memorable number, "The Dayman," straight from the 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' musical.

November 11, 2015

Health News

CHOP receives Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service

by Michael Tanenbaum

As the first pediatric hospital in the United States, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was recently honored with the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service, celebrated at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Association of the American Medical Colleges (AAMC) held in Baltimore on November 8.

November 11, 2015

Live Music

Philadelphia ranked the best city for live music

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new analysis of U.S. cities names Philadelphia the top location in the country for live music, with great venues, diverse genres and affordable ticket prices.

November 11, 2015

Arrests

Two suspects arrested in carjacking of doctor in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police have taken two male suspects into custody after they allegedly carjacked a woman at a Center City parking lot, threatening her and attempting to a withdraw funds from her bank account.

November 8, 2015

Investigation

Police investigate homicide after man fatally shot in Camden

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Camden County are investigating after 44-year-old man was fatally shot early Sunday morning.

November 8, 2015

Investigation

Two stabbed at N.J. home of Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA

by Michael Tanenbaum

Police in Millstone, New Jersey, are investigating after two people were stabbed Saturday morning at the home of Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA, officials said.

November 8, 2015

Science

Wireless power? UPenn grad's company uBeam declassifies secrets to prove it

by Michael Tanenbaum

Some would say the possibility of reliable wireless charging technology in the very near future is a pipe dream, but a handful of companies are hard at work to make it possible. Meredith Perry, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and CEO of California-based uBeam, wants to pipe ultrasound beams at your device and pipe up her company's critics while she's at it.