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 29, 2025

Investigations

Bucks County officials identify killer in 1962 rape and murder of 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sixty-three years after 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty was raped and murdered at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church in Bristol Township, Bucks County prosecutors have identified her suspected killer as William Schrader.

October 29, 2025

2025 Election

In Philly DA race, Pat Dugan politicizes Kada Scott case in attempt to discredit Larry Krasner's two-term record

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former municipal court judge Pat Dugan, who's running for district attorney against two-term incumbent Larry Krasner, is taking aim at his opponent over his office's handling of the high-profile Kada Scott murder case.

October 29, 2025

Wildlife

Spotted lanternflies may use stinky toxin to keep birds from eating them

by Michael Tanenbaum

Spotted lanternflies gain a natural defensive toxin by feeding on the tree of heaven, Penn State researchers say. This is why some bird species avoid eating lanternflies, an invasive insect that is wreaking havoc on trees and crops.

October 28, 2025

Development

Developer plans lawsuit after rejection of project to turn Exton Square Mall into residential community and retail center

by Michael Tanenbaum

Abrams Realty, the development company that hopes to turn the Exton Square Mall into a residential community and retail center, plans to sue West Whiteland Township after its board of supervisors rejected a project proposal.

October 28, 2025

Lawsuits

Pa., N.J. among 25 states suing USDA for release of SNAP benefit funding

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania and New Jersey have joined 23 other states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release suspended funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

October 27, 2025

Books

Jake Tapper says new book on extremist brought to justice shows risk of Trump 'devaluing' experts

by Michael Tanenbaum

CNN anchor and Philadelphia native Jake Tapper's new book, 'Race Against Terror,' tells the story of how the U.S. government made history prosecuting al-Qaeda operative Spin Ghul for killing American soldiers in Afghanistan.

October 27, 2025

Transportation

Road closures planned on 5-mile stretch of I-76 for paving and bridge repairs

by Michael Tanenbaum

A PennDOT project on Interstate 76 will close portions of the highway between Monday, Oct. 27, and Monday, Nov. 10. Crews will repave roads and repair bridges on a five-mile stretch from Philadelphia to Lower Merion Township.

October 24, 2025

Development

Sixers, Flyers accelerate timeline for new arena in South Philly, saying it will be complete by 2030

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Sixers and Flyers say they are aiming to complete their new arena at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia in 2030 — a year earlier than expected — to have it ready for the debut of the city's new WNBA franchise.

October 24, 2025

Recreation

King of Prussia is getting a 1.8-acre park that will join its growing trail system

by Michael Tanenbaum

Plans are taking shape for a new park in King of Prussia that will become part of an expanding network of trails meant to improve accessibility for the growing community. The 1.8-acre Recharge Park is expected to open in 2026.

October 23, 2025

Government

Percentage of properties in Philly that are historically protected has doubled since 2016, report says

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new report from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia examines how the city's historic districts provide economic benefits and protect affordable housing.