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.
October 5, 2026
Investigations
Woman charged with arson for fires set near East Mount Airy daycare
Iesha Jernigan, 36, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting two separate fires at a property in East Mount Airy last month. The first fire was ignited at the back door to a home daycare center, police said.October 5, 2026
Development
New plan surfaces for apartments at Northern Liberties warehouse with American flag mural
The Philadelphia Warehousing & Cold Storage building, known for its prominent American flag mural in Northern Liberties, has a new owner who plans to convert the property into an apartment building.October 1, 2026
Transportation
Philly's first parallel parking competition will be livestreamed Saturday, organizer says
The Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association's inaugural competition will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1-4 p.m. at Headhouse Plaza. The event will be livestreamed, PPPA founder Adam Wodka said.October 1, 2026
Investigations
Pat's King of Steaks offers $5,000 reward to find customer who chucked cheesesteak in manager's face
Pat's King of Steaks is offering a $5,000 reward for help identifying a customer who threw a cheesesteak in the face of a manager at the shop's window Wednesday afternoon. The incident was caught on video and police said the South Philly restaurant reported it as an assault.September 30, 2026
Investigations
Montgomery County DA charges 46 businesses with selling illegal THC products
Nearly 50 smoke shops, gas stations and corner stores were charged Thursday with selling illegal THC products in a monthslong investigation by the Montgomery County Detective Bureau and other agencies, officials said.September 30, 2026
Lawsuits
Alleged scammer sold fake permits for spotted lanternfly eradication in Pennsylvania
An Idaho man is being sued by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office for allegedly scamming businesses into buying fake permits and training courses for the eradication of the invasive spotted lanternfly. Prosecutors allege Kevin Wardell sent out fraudulent letters presented as warnings from the Department of Agriculture.September 30, 2026
Business
Northern Liberties bar and music venue the Fire to close after 27-year run
The Fire, the longtime bar and music venue in Northern Liberties that hosted artists including John Legend and My Chemical Romance, will close with a final performance Wednesday night after a run of 27 years.September 29, 2026
Government
Trump administration scraps plan to use South Jersey military base for ICE detention
The Trump administration has abandoned plans to use South Jersey's Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for ICE detention, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.September 29, 2026
Development
A data center developer is offering $10,000 payments to win the support of Poconos residents
The developer behind a proposed data center campus in Hazle Township, a rural community in the foothills of Pennsylvania's Pocono mountains, is trying to entice local support for its project by offering $10,000 checks to about 4,500 households.September 29, 2026
Lifestyle
Can Bathhouse, the new 'anti-spa' in Center City, cure anxieties about going to wellness spaces?
Bathhouse, the new social wellness club that opened with saunas and pools at the Bellevue Hotel, offered PhillyVoice a chance to try out its amenities. Here are impressions and lessons learned from the experience.
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