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.
December 4, 2025
Investigations
Brooklyn man allegedly used stolen credit cards to buy $65K of booze from Pa. state stores
Eugene Antwi allegedly used stolen credit and debit cards to make more than 200 purchases at Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in 21 counties.December 3, 2025
Development
Ocean City to revote on key measure that could determine fate of the boardwalk's Wonderland Pier site
Ocean City will vote Thursday on whether to designate the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site on the boardwalk as a property in need of rehabilitation. The same measure was voted down in August, but is back on the agenda.December 3, 2025
Transportation
Waymo moves closer to rolling out its self-driving cars in Philly
Waymo is moving forward with plans to introduce its autonomous vehicles in Philadelphia after months of testing. A timeline for the self-driving cars to debut has not been determined, but they initially will have drivers behind the wheel.December 2, 2025
Development
New cruise ship terminal to open beside Philly airport next spring
A new cruise ship terminal is being constructed next to Philadelphia International Airport. It will be completed in time for Norwegian Cruise Line's first voyages from the city in April 2026. Cruises have not departed Philly since 2011.December 2, 2025
Wildlife
African serval cat that escaped Pa. wildlife refuge found struck, killed by car
One three African serval cats that escaped from the Cricket Wildlife Center in Lehigh County in November was struck and killed by a car, ending a weekslong search for the animal, staff said. The two other servals were returned to the refuge last month.December 1, 2025
Development
Affordable housing project to be built on vacant North Philly lots
A 40-unit affordable housing project will be constructed in North Philadelphia with support from a $1.7 million state grant. The development, led by the Women's Community Revitalization Project, will bring three new buildings to a vacant block at the corner of West Cumberland and North Fairhill streets.December 1, 2025
Children's Health
Kids who get smartphones before 12 have higher rates of depression, obesity and poor sleep
The younger kids are given their own smartphones, the more likely they are to develop depression, gain weight and get less than the recommended amount of sleep, new research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine finds.November 26, 2025
Investigations
Man and woman found dead in Borgata hotel room in Atlantic City
Atlantic City police are investigating the deaths of a man and woman who were found inside a hotel room at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.November 26, 2025
Media
'Preston & Steve' contributor Nick McIlwain departs WMMR after 26 years
Nick McIlwain, an on-air voice on 93.3 WMMR's 'Preston & Steve Show' for the last 21 years said Wednesday he's leaving the station. The departure of former colleague Kathy Romano and the recent death of DJ Pierre Robert were factors in his decision to leave.November 26, 2025
Development
How PennDOT plans to install a 258-foot pedestrian bridge over Columbus Boulevard in one night
PennDOT's extension of the South Street Pedestrian Bridge will create a new arch structure that crosses Christopher Columbus Boulevard, providing direct access to the Delaware River waterfront for pedestrians and cyclists.
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