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 5, 2025
Real Estate
After years of decline, Franklin Mall in Northeast Philly is listed for sale
The Franklin Mall, formerly Franklin Mills and Philadelphia Mills, is listed for sale in Northeast Philly after years of decline. Real estate firm JLL, which is handling the sale, has marketed the site as a possible candidate for industrial redevelopment.December 5, 2025
Investigations
Juvenile charged in Bucks County for October swatting call at Council Rock High School South
A juvenile faces charges in Bucks County for allegedly making a swatting call to Council Rock High School South on Oct. 1, resulting in a lockdown and heavy police presence.December 5, 2025
Development
Ocean City vote keeps hotel proposal alive for Wonderland Pier site
Ocean City leaders voted Thursday night to have the planning board review the site of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier amusement park on the boardwalk, where Icona Resorts has proposed building a 252-room luxury hotel.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
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 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 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.
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