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

January 19, 2026

Government

E-bike riders in New Jersey face new licensing, registration and insurance requirements

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey will require all e-bike operators to be licensed and insured under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy, creating some of the strictest regulations in the country amid rising fatal crashes.

January 16, 2026

Investigations

Cheltenham High football team's 'toxic' culture blamed for hazing incident, leaving 2026 season in doubt

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cheltenham High School's external investigation into hazing reports in its varsity football program confirmed an alleged student-on-student assault happened in the locker room on Sept. 3. The probe recommends an overhaul of the football program that could prevent the team from having a 2026 season.

January 15, 2026

Investigations

Alleged gambling scheme to fix NCAA basketball games included La Salle contest

by Michael Tanenbaum

basketball scheme

January 14, 2026

Books

Kelce brothers to release book inspired by 'No Dumb Questions' segment of 'New Heights' podcast

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jason and Travis Kelce will release their first book, "No Dumb Questions: And All of Our Dumbest Answers," on June 2. The book compiles the brothers' answers to fan-submitted questions on the "New Heights" podcast since the show launched more than three years ago.

January 13, 2026

Donations

Mount Moriah Cemetery seeks donations to beef up security after grave-robbing spree

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery volunteer group is seeking donations to repair fences and install security cameras in the wake of an alleged grave-robbing spree by 34-year-old Jonathan Gerlach, who was charged last week.

January 13, 2026

Business

Nordstrom Rack to open new stores in Exton and Media this fall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Discount retailer Nordstrom Rack will open new stores this fall in Exton and Media, expanding the chain's presence in the greater Philadelphia area.

January 12, 2026

Business

Wawa's shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wawa is closing its all-digital store at 3300 Market St. on Jan. 21. The location, which occupies the ground floor of a parking garage owned by Drexel University, opened in 2018 and transitioned to a shelfless format in 2023.

January 12, 2026

Government

City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philly Parks & Recreation is seeking a business to lease the vacant LOVE Park Welcome Center, known as the 'flying saucer.' After a decade of trying to find a tenant, the city is banking on a 2026 tourism boom to change its fortune.

January 9, 2026

Business

Penn graduate John Ternus reportedly in the running to become Apple's next CEO

by Michael Tanenbaum

University of Pennsylvania alumnus John Ternus, Apple's head of hardware engineering, is among the top contenders to replace Tim Cook as the next CEO as the tech giant weighs its succession plans, according to the New York Times.

January 9, 2026

Movies

Bam Margera allows archival footage of stunts to appear in new 'Jackass' movie

by Michael Tanenbaum

Bam Margera agreed to allow archival footage of his stunts in the upcoming 'Jackass 5,' set to be released in June. Margera was kicked off the franchise's last film over a contractual clause related to his history of substance abuse.