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.
April 21, 2026
Recreation
Philly's MLB All-Star Game schedule includes fan festival and new 3-on-3 competition
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia will have a packed schedule of events running from July 10-14. In addition to the Home Run Derby and Midsummer Classic, there will be a fan festival and a new 3-on-3 competition.April 21, 2026
Education
Haverford High School's Leon Smith named National Teacher of the Year
Haverford High School history teacher Leon Smith was named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Smith has taught in Delaware County for more than 20 years and also coaches basketball.April 20, 2026
Business
Evil Genius Beer Co. acquires national brand 21st Amendment Brewery
Evil Genius Beer Co. has purchased San Francisco's 21st Amendment Brewery in a deal that will bring Hell or High Watermelon wheat and Brew Free! Or Die IPA back to store shelves after 21A ceased operations in November.April 20, 2026
Women's Health
Pa. court strikes down state ban on using Medicaid for abortions
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled Monday that the state can't ban Medicaid coverage for abortions. The court's majority determined the existing policy violates women's constitutional right to reproductive autonomy.April 20, 2026
Business
Battle Royale, a new microbrewery and arcade, to open in Delco this summer
Battle Royale will bring a brewery and arcade to Springfield, Delaware County, this summer. The space will have eight pinball machines, a wide range of video game consoles and several beers on tap. They'll also serve hard seltzers.April 20, 2026
Business
Who's John Ternus, the Penn graduate named next CEO of Apple?
John Ternus, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, will become Apple's next CEO in September. He has been with the company since 2001, long serving as head of hardware engineering, and will succeed Tim Cook, who's led since 2011.April 17, 2026
Lawsuits
How to file a payout claim in Comcast's $117.5 million data breach settlement
Comcast customers can file claims to receive payouts as part of the company's $117.5 million settlement resolving a lawsuit over a data breach in October 2023. An estimated 30 million people are eligible for compensation.April 16, 2026
Investigations
Man charged with knife attack on 14-year-old girl at Willow Grove Park Mall
Angel Ortiz, 23, was arrested Wednesday and charged with assaulting a 14-year-old girl with a knife at the Willow Grove Park Mall. The girl suffered multiple lacerations, but survived her injuries.April 16, 2026
Development
New arena for Sixers, Flyers to be constructed at former Spectrum site
Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Flyers, and the 76ers plan to construct their new arena at the site of the former Spectrum near Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. The arena will be a centerpiece of long-term development plans at the Sports Complex.April 15, 2026
Recreation
At redesigned Thomas Paine Plaza, skateboarders' new space keeps their last domino from falling
Thomas Paine Plaze in Center City reopens Friday after an $18 million renovation kept the area closed to the public for three years. The redesigned space includes an area for skateboarders built using materials salvaged from the original layouts of LOVE Park, Dilworth Plaza and Paine Plaza. The three plazas were among Philly's most iconic skate spots before they were renovated over the past 15 years.Just In
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- Flu season is near – here's a guide to available vaccines
- Haverford College's tuition is about $100,000, but most students don't pay that. It's part of a higher ed trend
- While residents near Lemon Hill welcome park improvements, some say more work needs to be done
- Which game in Philly has most expensive tickets: LeBron's home debut, Ovechkin's swan song or Eagles-Cowboys?
- Allen Iverson and Tyrese Maxey are coming to a Bucks County mall on Oct. 26
- 200+ vendors will fill Northeast Philly flea market for final Sundays of 2026 season
- Phillies stay or go: Utility man Edmundo Sosa
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