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

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.

September 30, 2025

Investigations

Before being sentenced for killing her husband, Bucks County woman describes years of abuse

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sammar Khan, of Levittown, was sentenced to 10 to 30 years in prison on Tuesday for killing her estranged abusive husband Faisal Iqbal at the Bristol Wharf in Bucks County in May 2023.

September 30, 2025

Real Estate

Former 'Real Housewives' star Yolanda Hadid puts Bucks County farm on market for $10.9 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former 'Real Housewives of of Beverly Hills' star Yolanda Hadid has listed her 32-acre New Hope property for sale for $10.88 million. Hadid, 61, is one of several celebrities who have bought homes in Bucks County in recent years.

September 29, 2025

Business

YouTube TV reaches deal to avoid blackout of NBC channels

by Michael Tanenbaum

NBCUniversal and Google-owned YouTube TV have ended their contract dispute and reached a multiyear carrier agreement to avoid NBC's channels being pulled from the streaming service. Without a new deal, subscribers could have lost coverage of Philly sports teams.

September 29, 2025

Elections

Pa. Supreme Court justices rarely lose seats in retention elections, so why is this year's race so important?

by Michael Tanenbaum

Three Democrats on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue and David Wecht, are facing retention votes in November's election, putting the party's 5-2 majority up for grabs in an unusual cycle.

September 28, 2025

'Task' Episode 4 recap: The race to track down thieves takes a turn at Delco park

by Michael Tanenbaum

In Episode 4 of Brad Ingelsby's HBO crime drama 'Task,' set in Delaware County, the FBI task force and the Dark Hearts motorcycle gang are in a race to find the thieves who stole drugs from a stash house and kidnapped a 6-year-old boy.

September 25, 2025

Media

Jon Marks returns to 97.5 The Fanatic, taking over Mike Missanelli's midday slot

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jon Marks will return to 97.5 The Fanatic on Monday, Sept. 29 to take over the radio station's midday slot on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marks replaces Mike Missanelli, who was laid off by Beasley Media Group in August.

September 24, 2025

Investigations

Philly real estate agent pleads guilty to defrauding investors and using money on gambling, personal expenses

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philly real estate agent Jonathan Barach, 46, has pleaded guilty to charges he obtained over $3 million in fraudulent loans he took out for projects that didn't exist. He allegedly used the money on gambling and personal expenses.

September 23, 2025

Donations

Hundreds of people will sleep at the Phillies ballpark on Nov. 20. Here's why.

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Phillies and Covenant House will host an overnight event at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 20 to raise money for homeless youth. The sleep out fundraiser invites people to spend the night in the outfield after raising at least $1,000.

September 23, 2025

Investigations

Global ransomware group claims responsibility for cyberattack on Pa. Attorney General's Office

by Michael Tanenbaum

Inc, a group linked to hundreds of ransomware attacks, claims to be behind a cyberattack on the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in August that led to ongoing delays on criminal and civil cases.