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 21, 2026

Education

Haverford High School's Leon Smith named National Teacher of the Year

by Michael Tanenbaum

Haverford High School history teacher Leon Smith was named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Smith has taught in Delaware County for more than 20 years and also coaches basketball.

April 21, 2026

Recreation

Philly's MLB All-Star Game schedule includes fan festival and new 3-on-3 competition

by Michael Tanenbaum

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia will have a packed schedule of events running from July 10-14. In addition to the Home Run Derby and Midsummer Classic, there will be a fan festival and a new 3-on-3 competition.

April 20, 2026

Business

Who's John Ternus, the Penn graduate named next CEO of Apple?

by Michael Tanenbaum

John Ternus, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, will become Apple's next CEO in September. He has been with the company since 2001, long serving as head of hardware engineering, and will succeed Tim Cook, who's led since 2011.

April 20, 2026

Business

Evil Genius Beer Co. acquires national brand 21st Amendment Brewery

by Michael Tanenbaum

Evil Genius Beer Co. has purchased San Francisco's 21st Amendment Brewery in a deal that will bring Hell or High Watermelon wheat and Brew Free! Or Die IPA back to store shelves after 21A ceased operations in November.

April 20, 2026

Business

Battle Royale, a new microbrewery and arcade, to open in Delco this summer

by Michael Tanenbaum

Battle Royale will bring a brewery and arcade to Springfield, Delaware County, this summer. The space will have eight pinball machines, a wide range of video game consoles and several beers on tap. They'll also serve hard seltzers.

April 20, 2026

Women's Health

Pa. court strikes down state ban on using Medicaid for abortions

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled Monday that the state can't ban Medicaid coverage for abortions. The court's majority determined the existing policy violates women's constitutional right to reproductive autonomy.

April 17, 2026

Lawsuits

How to file a payout claim in Comcast's $117.5 million data breach settlement

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comcast customers can file claims to receive payouts as part of the company's $117.5 million settlement resolving a lawsuit over a data breach in October 2023. An estimated 30 million people are eligible for compensation.

April 16, 2026

Investigations

Man charged with knife attack on 14-year-old girl at Willow Grove Park Mall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Angel Ortiz, 23, was arrested Wednesday and charged with assaulting a 14-year-old girl with a knife at the Willow Grove Park Mall. The girl suffered multiple lacerations, but survived her injuries.

April 16, 2026

Development

New arena for Sixers, Flyers to be constructed at former Spectrum site

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Flyers, and the 76ers plan to construct their new arena at the site of the former Spectrum near Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. The arena will be a centerpiece of long-term development plans at the Sports Complex.

April 15, 2026

Development

Revamped Stateside Live! to open new rooftop bar, beer garden in late spring

by Michael Tanenbaum

The expansion of Stateside Live! at the Sports Complex in South Philly will have a grand opening on May 29 with a free concert headlined by Taking Back Sunday. New spaces include a two-story lounge and rooftop bar, a beer garden, a new concert stage and a fan plaza.