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

April 8, 2026

Investigations

State trooper pleads guilty to secretly filming women to create AI-generated pornography

by Michael Tanenbaum

Stephen Kamnik, a Pennsylvania State Police corporal in Montgomery County, pleaded guilty to secretly taking photos and videos of women to create AI-generated pornography, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said.

April 8, 2026

Government

Jersey Shore towns get $99 million in federal funding for beach replenishment

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jersey Shore communities in Cape May County will get $99 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for beachfill and dune projects in Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City and Strathmere over the coming months.

April 8, 2026

Investigations

One man dead, two missing after CHOP parking garage partially collapses in Grays Ferry

by Michael Tanenbaum

A parking garage under construction in Grays Ferry partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, killing one man and prompting a heavy emergency rescue response to the site in Southwest Philly, police said. Two people remain missing and a search-and-rescue operation is ongoing.

April 7, 2026

Government

Lower Merion activates township's first automated red light cameras

by Michael Tanenbaum

Lower Merion Township has activated its first red light cameras at the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and Remington Road. A warning period will continue through June 5. After that, violators will be mailed citations with $100 fines.

April 7, 2026

Music

Kurt Vile releases first single from upcoming album 'Philadelphia's been good to me'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kurt Vile will release his next album, 'Philadelphia's been good to me,' on May 29 via Verve Records. The music video for the first single, 'Chance to Bleed,' features Vile's band performing at Kung Fu Necktie in Kensington.

April 6, 2026

'Philly Homicide' returns to uncover what it takes to solve high-profile cases

by Michael Tanenbaum

'Philly Homicide,' the true crime series on Oxygen TV, will return for Season 2 on April 11. The show, hosted by retired Bensalem detective Chris McMullin, will feature the murder case of radio personality April Kauffman in its 10 episodes.

April 6, 2026

Government

Philly's street-sweeping program returns with parking restrictions in 14 neighborhoods

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia's street-sweeping program returns in 2026 with an expanded maintenance area in 14 city neighborhoods. Crews will be out cleaning roadways until the end of October. Parking restrictions will be in effect on designated roads.

April 6, 2026

Real Estate

Nick Castellanos sells South Jersey mansion, once owned by Ben Simmons, for $4.89 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ex-Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has sold his Moorestown, New Jersey, mansion for $4.89 million. The home previously was owned by former Sixers star Ben Simmons. The new buyer is listed as Half Dozen LLC, an entity believed to be tied to another athlete.

April 3, 2026

Recreation

World Cup play area brings lawn games to City Hall

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 7,000-square-foot soccer pitch has been installed outside City Hall at Dilworth Park ahead of the World Cup in June. The field has lawn games like corn hole and seating areas for people to lounge. It will remain at the site through early October.

April 2, 2026

Investigations

Bucks County man who drugged and raped 12 women he met on dating sites sentenced to decades in prison

by Michael Tanenbaum

Andrew Gallo, 41, of Bristol Township was sentenced to spend 65-135 years in prison for raping and drugging 12 women from 2018 to 2024. Gallo met his victims on dating websites and lured them to his house, prosecutors said.