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

December 24, 2025

Holiday

Here's how to recycle Christmas trees in Philly, from feeding them to goats to scheduling a pickup

by Michael Tanenbaum

For Philadelphia residents looking to recycle their Christmas trees, the Philly Goat Project's annual events turn them into food for the animals and composting services are available for scheduled pickups.

December 23, 2025

Business

Sea Isle City hot sauce company hopes partnership with Jason Kelce will heat up expansion

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce has become an investor in Sea Isle City hot sauce brand Hank Sauce. The company, founded in 2011, hopes Kelce's support will expand the business and help them break into restaurants across the U.S.

December 23, 2025

New real estate show 'Selling 215' spotlights Rittenhouse high-rise and Angelo's Pizzeria in first episode

by Michael Tanenbaum

'Selling 215,' a new series about Philadelphia's real estate market and culture, is hosted by longtime agent Craig Lerch. The show, produced by Real Shows Network, goes inside luxury homes and stops by some beloved businesses.

December 22, 2025

Travel

Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Wall Street Journal named Philadelphia its top travel destination in the world in 2026. The city will be a focal point of celebrations for America's 250th anniversary and will host marquee sporting events including World Cup matches.

December 22, 2025

'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono sees more than a 'clueless '80s mom' in Karen Wheeler as final season unfolds

by Michael Tanenbaum

'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono, who plays Karen Wheeler on Netflix's sci-fi hit, says her role becomes more multifaceted in the show's fifth and final season. The next batch of episodes come out on Christmas Day.

December 19, 2025

Media

Jim Donovan retires from CBS3 after claiming world record for largest sock collection

by Michael Tanenbaum

Longtime CBS Philadelphia morning anchor Jim Donovan, who retired Friday after 22 years at the station, celebrated his exit by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest private sock collection.

December 18, 2025

Courts

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. found not guilty of abusing his teen daughter

by Michael Tanenbaum

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. was found not guilty on all counts in the child abuse case that surrounded allegations he physically and emotionally abused his teenage daughter on multiple occasions at the family's home.

December 18, 2025

Investigations

Philly man's bitcoin mining scheme allegedly defrauded investors of $48.5 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

Danh C. Vo, the founder of the former VBit Technologies Corp., is accused of defrauding thousands of investors in the bitcoin mining company in a scheme that promised them profits, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says.

December 17, 2025

Courts

Jury weighs fate of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. in child abuse case

by Michael Tanenbaum

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. is awaiting the jury's verdict in his weeklong child abuse case that surrounds allegations he and his wife repeatedly harmed their teenage daughter at the family's home two years ago.

December 17, 2025

Film

Liz Moore to lead Netflix adaptation of her hit novel 'The God of the Woods'

by Michael Tanenbaum

'The God of the Woods,' the bestselling novel from Philly-based author and Temple University professor Liz Moore, will be adapted into a Netflix series. It will be Moore's second novel turned into a show after Peacock's 'Long Bright River.'