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

October 6, 2025

Business

Steve's Prince of Steaks to open its second Bucks County location

by Michael Tanenbaum

Steve's Prince of Steaks will open a new cheesesteak shop in Warrington — the chain's second in Bucks County — on Oct. 18. The restaurant will be Steve's fifth overall location.

October 6, 2025

Business

Yemeni coffee chain Haraz to open cafe in Fishtown, its second location in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Haraz Coffee House will open its Fishtown cafe at 23 West Girard Ave. on Friday, Oct. 10. The growing Yemeni coffee chain, known for their sun-dried beans with fruity flavors, opened its first location in Philly in University City in April.

October 6, 2025

Business

Sports trivia puzzle Immaculate Grid is being turned into a game show by Tom Brady and Michael Strahan's company

by Michael Tanenbaum

Religion of Sports, the media company owned by Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, will develop a TV game show based on Immaculate Grid, the online sports trivia puzzle owned by Philly-based Sports Reference. The game has been played by millions of people since debuting in 2023.

October 3, 2025

Recreation

Thousand bloom chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens' 'most intensive horticultural effort,' returns this month

by Michael Tanenbaum

Longwood Gardens fall Chrysanthemum Festival returns in 2025 after the showcase was paused last year. The exhibit features the 1,000 bloom plant and a variety of the colorful plant formed into various shapes.

October 2, 2025

Investigations

South Jersey insurance claims adjuster charged with stealing nearly $200,000 in payouts

by Michael Tanenbaum

John Philbin, an insurance claims adjuster in Camden County, allegedly stole $200,000 by fabricating filings under false identities for non-existent work that he held the authority to approve, the New Jersey Office of Attorney General said.

October 2, 2025

Business

World of Flight, Nike's first Jordan Brand store in the U.S., opens Oct. 10 in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nike will open its Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia, the first of its kind in the United States, on Oct. 10. The footwear and apparel store at 1617 Walnut St. will offer customizable products and a store design celebrating the legacy of NBA legend Michael Jordan.

October 2, 2025

Business

Xfinity Mobile Arena replaces Stephen Starr's Adrian with new restaurant

by Michael Tanenbaum

Xfinity Mobile Arena is replacing Adrian, Stephen Starr's 'Rocky'-themed restaurant on the club level, with a new restaurant called Primepoint Social that offers a lounge and private event space.

October 1, 2025

Transportation

SEPTA will keep using old Regional Rail cars despite NTSB warning about risk of electrical fires

by Michael Tanenbaum

After the National Transportation Safety Board warned that SEPTA's Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars pose safety risks due to electrical fires, SEPTA officials said they have mitigation measures in place and will keep the trains in service.

October 1, 2025

Investigations

Federal employee arrested for 'active shooter hoax' at N.J.'s Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

by Michael Tanenbaum

A federal employee is facing charges for staging an active shooter hoax that led to a lockdown at New Jersey's Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Tuesday morning, federal prosecutors said.

September 30, 2025

Transportation

NJ Transit debuts first of 175 new buses with upgraded amenities

by Michael Tanenbaum

NJ Transit officials have debuted the first of 175 new buses that have upgraded amenities and improved accessibility for passengers. Some of the new vehicles will be introduced in South Jersey in the coming months.