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

August 5, 2026

Investigations

Woman arrested in 2014 killing of Northeast Philly man whose body was found in Schuylkill River

by Michael Tanenbaum

An arrest has been made in the 2014 killing of Vito Maglio, 69, whose body was found in the Schuylkill River several months after his disappearance. Melanie Morat, 30, was charged Wednesday with murder, robbery, arson, criminal conspiracy and firearms violations, authorities said.

August 5, 2026

Illness

Philly's poor air quality linked to higher asthma rates near industrial land, major roads

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's air quality declined in an annual report from the American Lung Association, ranking 17th-worst among metro areas in the United States. A new study from researchers at Rowan University found the neighborhoods most impacted are predominantly Black and located near industrial land and major highways.

August 4, 2026

Media

97.5 The Fanatic to move Jon Marks into morning show slot

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia sports talk radio host Jon Marks will move from middays to mornings at 97.5 The Fanatic on Aug. 17. He is replacing host John Kincade, who is returning to Atlanta's 680 The Fan.

August 4, 2026

Wildlife

Horseshoe crab blood is valuable for health research, but groups claim N.J. falls short of protecting species

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wildlife advocates have filed a petition taking aim at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection over a Cape May company's harvesting of horseshoe crab blood for biomedical research.

August 4, 2026

Wildlife

Anglers catch tiger shark off Manasquan beach — a rarity at the Jersey Shore

by Michael Tanenbaum

A tiger shark was caught by a group of land-based shark anglers along the coast of Manasquan, New Jersey. The rare catch offers clues about the species' expanding range in the Mid-Atlantic region.

August 3, 2026

Real Estate

Paxson Hill Farm, once a public garden and nursery in Bucks County, hits market for $5 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

The 30-acre Paxson Hill Farm in Solebury Township has been listed for sale for $5 million. The property long operated as a public garden and nursery that closed in 2024 after the death of owner David McShane.

August 3, 2026

Transportation

Philly's parallel parking contest will showcase drivers' skills. Its organizers hope it also spurs better etiquette

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Parallel Parking Authority will hold the city's first curbside skills competition in October. Adam Wodka, the group's founder, hopes PPPA can facilitate debates about parking in Philadelphia and find solutions to longstanding problems with street etiquette.

July 31, 2026

HBO's 'Task' to film at Wissahickon Valley Park again for new season

by Michael Tanenbaum

HBO's hit crime drama 'Task' will return to Wissahickon Valley Park from Aug. 3-7 to film scenes for its second season. Crews will head to sections of Forbidden Drive, which will remain open to the public during production.

July 31, 2026

Wildlife

Pennsylvania Elk Cam returns for annual livestream of bugling season

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Elk Cam livestream returns Aug. 1 to give wildlife enthusiasts a glimpse into the life of the free-roaming herd in Elk County. The 24/7 feed captures bulls bugling during mating season.

July 30, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA to run shuttle buses on sections of Norristown High Speed Line from August to December

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sections of SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line and Regional Rail's Manayunk/Norristown Line will use bus shuttles between some stations from Aug. 1-Dec. 19 for the second phase of Bridgeport Viaduct repairs.