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 12, 2025

Entertainment

John Oliver to perform New Year's Eve stand-up set at the Met Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comedian and 'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver will perform a stand-up set on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Met Philadelphia. Oliver's New Year's Eve show in Philly is part of a four-city tour to close out the year.

August 12, 2025

Government

Philadelphia Art Commission to vote on fate of Frank Rizzo statue that's been in storage since 2020 removal

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Art Commission will vote Wednesday on whether to return the controversial statue of former Philadelphia Police Commissioner and Mayor Frank Rizzo to the group that commissioned the sculpture in 1998.

August 12, 2025

'Task,' Brad Ingelsby's follow-up to 'Mare of Easttown,' gets official trailer and Sept. 7 premiere date

by Michael Tanenbaum

"Task," the forthcoming HBO series from "Mare of Easttown" creator Brad Ingelsby, premieres Sept. 7 on HBO. The series, filmed in the Philly region, stars Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent investigating drug house robberies.

August 11, 2025

Media

Mike Missanelli says layoff at 97.5 The Fanatic prevented him from retiring 'with a lil dignity'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Veteran sports talk host Mike Missanelli, who was laid off by 97.5 The Fanatic on Friday, said he had been planning to retire at the end of his contract in February. Station owner Beasley Media Group made cuts at several stations.

August 11, 2025

Social Media

Tyrese Maxey reveals he has no idea how to use a can opener

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey went on Instagram Live to request help from his fans on how to use a can opener. The 24-year-old never learned the skill, and he made several bumbling attempts to open a can to feed his dogs.

August 8, 2025

Wildlife

Alligator captured in Bucks County lake will get new home at Florida sanctuary

by Michael Tanenbaum

A small alligator that captured at Magnolia Lake in Bristol Township, Bucks County on Thursday night will be taken to the nonprofit Jupiter Alligator & Wildlife Rescue in Florida. Reptile expert Ryan Asplundh caught the gator.

August 8, 2025

Recreation

Montgomery County man's first time fishing ends with record-setting catch in Maryland

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dominic Vuotto, of Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, set a state record in Maryland on July 26 when he caught a 21.3-pound blueline tilefish the coast of Ocean City. The charter trip was his first fishing experience.

August 8, 2025

Real Estate

Wildwood home built with Shamrock bar's upper floors hits the market

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wildwood's Shamrock Beef & Ale bar closed in 2021, but its upper floors were relocated atop a nearby garage. That 10-bedroom home, at 214 E. Lincoln Ave., is on the market for 974,777.

August 7, 2025

Investigations

First suspect charged in Grays Ferry shootout that left 3 dead, 9 injured

by Michael Tanenbaum

Terrell Frazier, 22, is the first person to be charged in the deadly July 7 shootout in Grays Ferry that killed three people and injured 9 others on the 1500 block of South Etting Street. Philly police say they are nearing additional arrests.

August 7, 2025

Entertainment

Movie theater at South Philly's Riverview Plaza to reopen in 2026 with a new IMAX screen

by Michael Tanenbaum

The IMAX movie theater at the Riverview Plaza in South Philadelphia will reopen next year. The former Regal UA theater there closed in 2020. Apple Cinemas is opening the renovated theater, which will have the only IMAX screen in the city.