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

September 4, 2015

Shooting

Police: Man shot during North Philadelphia home invasion

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was shot during a violent home invasion in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.

September 4, 2015

Investigations

Philly DA orders sensitivity training for prosecutors after 'Porngate' e-mail review

by Michael Tanenbaum

After pledging to review documents from the case against Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, Philadelphia DA Seth Williams released a statement Friday with his conclusions about the alleged involvement of three current staffers in an e-mail chain containing sexually explicit and racially charged content.

September 4, 2015

Investigation

Police: Man killed in shooting outside South Street venue

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man outside the TLA venue on South Street Friday night.

September 4, 2015

Investigation

Police seek suspects in aggravated assault at Wine & Spirits Shop

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Police Department's East Detective Division is seeking assistance from the public to identify and locate two suspects who assaulted a man at a Wine & Spirits Shop in North Philadelphia in mid-August.

September 3, 2015

Arts

Arts center to fill commercial vacancy in Point Breeze

by Michael Tanenbaum

Point Breeze will soon have an arts center dedicated to after-school activities, adult classes and gallery exhibitions after former Childs Elementary art teacher Maria Pandolfi partnered with fine artist Ron Kustrup to occupy the location at Point Breeze Avenue and Titan Street.

September 3, 2015

Investigation

60-year-old man hospitalized in Germantown shooting

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 60-year-old man has been hospitalized after a shooting in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, officials said.

September 3, 2015

Made in America

Road closures announced for Made in America festival

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Made in America festival officially returns to Philadelphia for its fourth year during Labor Day weekend. While thousands of fans will flock to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to catch Beyonce, The Weeknd, Bassnectar, Modest Mouse, and dozens of other acts curated by hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, those looking to avoid the crowds and traffic should consult the road closures that will be in effect this weekend.

September 3, 2015

Crime

Five Rutgers football players arrested for involvement in assault, home invasions

by Michael Tanenbaum

Five current members of the Rutgers University football team were arrested Thursday for their involvement in an assault and a series of home invasions, part of a Middlesex County investigation dating back to last spring.

September 3, 2015

Weather

Holiday weekend weather: Philadelphia, Jersey Shore, Rehoboth Beach

by Michael Tanenbaum

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and as we all anticipate the transition to cooler weather, school routines, football and the upcoming holiday season, it's time to enjoy at least one last weekend of beautiful summer weather in the Delaware Valley.

September 2, 2015

Technology

Sony touts world's first smartphone with 4K display

by Michael Tanenbaum

In a world where Samsung and Apple products dominate smartphone sales by a sizeable margin, other device makers are compelled to innovate at an accelerated pace in order to appeal to consumers and carve out a profitable place in the market.