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.
April 23, 2024
2024 Election
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats Mark Houck in Republican primary for Pa.'s 1st District
In U.S. 1st District of Pennsylvania, Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is seeking a fifth term and facing a primary challenge from conservative Mark Houck. The district covers all of Bucks County and part of Montgomery County. In the 7th District, which covers the Lehigh Valley, three Republicans are vying for the party's nomination and a chance challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in the November general election.April 22, 2024
Food & Drink
New brewery Wander Back Beerworks to open in Vineland
Wander Back Beerworks, a new brewery in Vineland, New Jersey, is being opened by three former staffers of Cape May Brewing Co. Wander Back Beerworks will begin distributing its first two beers — Wanderback Lager and Perfectly Cromulent IPA — in late May. A third beer, Future Proof Pils, will follow soon after.April 22, 2024
Investigations
Warrant for state Rep. Kevin Boyle withdrawn due to legal oversight, district attorney says
The warrant issued for Pennsylvania state Rep. Kevin Boyle last week was withdrawn on Monday after investigators learned the protection from abuse order he had allegedly violated was no longer active, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday.April 22, 2024
Legislation
Pa. bill aims to allow tax abatements to turn shuttered malls into housing
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow communities to give tax abatements to developers who turn shuttered shopping centers and strip malls into mixed-use projects that include housing and other businesses.April 19, 2024
Investigations
Former Philly cop pleads guilty to fatally shooting 12-year-old T.J. Siderio
Former Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for fatally shooting 12-year-old T.J. Siderio in South Philly in March 2022. Siderio, who had fired shots into an unmarked police car, was unarmed and lying face down on the ground after officers chased him. He's the youngest person ever killed by a city police officer in Philadelphia.April 19, 2024
Politics
Malcolm Kenyatta, Mark Pinsley face off in Pa.'s Democratic primary for auditor general
Pennsylvania's Democratic primary election on Tuesday, April, 23, has two candidates running for auditor general. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, of Philadelphia, and Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley are seeking the party's nomination. The winner will face incumbent Republican Tim Defoor in the general election.April 19, 2024
Food & Drink
Guy Fieri's Chophouse to close at Bally's Atlantic City casino, making way for Park Place Prime
Guy Fieri's Chophouse restaurant at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino will close on April 25 after a decade-long run. The casino plans to replace the concept with Park Place Prime, a contemporary steakhouse that's expected to open this summer.April 18, 2024
Food & Drink
Wm. Mulherin's Sons opens second pizzeria in Center City
Mulherin's Pizzeria, a new restaurant from the owners of Fishtown's Wm. Mulherin's Sons, opened Thursday in Midtown Village at 1175 Ludlow St. The all-day menu will have wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, small plates and revolving specials for lunch and dinner.April 18, 2024
Politics
Five Democrats compete in crowded primary for Pa. attorney general
Pennsylvania's Democratic primary election on Tuesday, April 23, has five candidates vying for attorney general. Eugene DePasquale, Keir Bradford-Grey, Jared Solomon, Joe Khan and Jack Stollsteimer are seeking the nomination.April 18, 2024
Business
Macy's set to open New Jersey's first small-format store in Mount Laurel
Macy's is opening a small-sized store in Mount Laurel on Friday — the first of its kind in New Jersey — as the department store experiments with new locations at strip malls instead of the traditional mall department stores. The store in Centerton Square covers about 32,000 square feet and replaces a former Bed Bath & Beyond inside the shopping center.Just In
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- 5 thoughts about the Sixers after yet another early playoff exit
- Drug users and unhoused people consider their next paths ahead of city's crackdown in Kensington
- HonkyTonk country music bar to open on Wildwood boardwalk on May 10
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