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

April 15, 2024

Social Media

Eagles' Jordan Mailata joins band on stage at Bucks County bar, sings Amy Winehouse hit

by Michael Tanenbaum

Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata sang the Amy Winehouse cover of "Valerie" during a local band's performance at the Green Parrot tavern in Bucks County on Friday. Mailata, a talented vocalist, recently signed a $66 million contract extension with the Eagles.

April 15, 2024

Food & Drink

Fishtown's Meyers Brewing Co. to open taproom, mini golf in Cape May County

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fishtown's Meyers Brewing Co. plans to open a new brewery and neighboring mini golf course next month in Ocean View, Cape May County. The upcoming taproom will be more spacious than the Fishtown brewery, with 12 taps and a large outdoor seating area. The existing mini golf course on the property will be reopened.

April 15, 2024

Courts

Woman, 70, who wielded blade concealed inside cane in fatal Ardmore stabbing, sentenced to decades in prison

by Michael Tanenbaum

Renee DiPietro, 70, was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for killing man in Ardmore in June using a 16-inch blade she had concealed inside her cane. DiPietro had intervened in a fight involving her son, who had been kicked out of a bar and called for a ride home. DiPietro claimed she had acted in self-defense.

April 12, 2024

Shopping

Vuori, Rothy's among 8 new stores opening at King of Prussia Mall

by Michael Tanenbaum

The King of Prussia Mall is opening eight new stores this spring, including California brands Vuori and Rothy's. New food options coming to the mall in Montgomery County include New York City Chinese restaurant Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Eats and New York-based coffee roaster Gregorys Coffee.

April 12, 2024

Government

North Wildwood's beach erosion prompts leaders to weigh ban on big umbrellas, tents

by Michael Tanenbaum

North Wildwood may prohibit people from using large umbrellas and tents on its beaches in effort to conserve limited space in areas that have been depleted by beach erosion.

April 12, 2024

Investigations

12 more patients accuse Abington urgent care staffer of sex offenses

by Michael Tanenbaum

A former medical assistant at Carbon Health Urgent Care faces new charges after allegations sexual assault and other crimes by a dozen women, Montgomery County prosecutors said Friday. Ramon Garcia, 33, was arrested last month after two women reported he had sexually assaulted them.

April 11, 2024

Festivals

John Oates to headline Philadelphia Folk Festival in its return after one-year hiatus

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Folk Festival will be back in 2024, headlined by John Hall and Gangstagrass, from Aug. 16-18. The long-running festival, founded in 1962, was canceled last year because of financial struggles faced by its organizer, the Philadelphia Folksong Society.

April 11, 2024

Investigations

17 people arrested in Philly cocaine bust that nets guns, cash and other drugs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Seventeen people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a Philadelphia drug trafficking ring that resulted in the seizure of cocaine, marijuana, guns and cash, prosecutors said. James Lofton, 60, of Philadelphia, was identified Thursday as one of the alleged ringleaders of the network.

April 11, 2024

Government

South Jersey library apologizes for possibly handing out fake eclipse glasses

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Moorestown Library in South Jersey issued an alert before Monday's solar eclipse saying the specialized shades it gave out may have been counterfeits. The library in Burlington County apologized, explaining that it bought Medical King glasses from Walmart.com but determined they were likely counterfeits.

April 10, 2024

Investigations

At least three people shot at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

At least three people at West Philly park were injured by gunfire on Wednesday afternoon while attending a large celebration to mark the end of Ramadan, Philadelphia police said. One of the people injured, a 15-year-old boy, is among the suspected shooters and was wounded by police gunfire. Five people have been arrested, police said.