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

September 17, 2025

Government

If President Trump sends National Guard to Philly, how can residents respond?

by Michael Tanenbaum

At a town hall Tuesday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and a panel discussed the possibility of the Trump administration sending National Guard troops to the city and the tools available for residents to resist it.

September 17, 2025

Investigations

Body found in trunk of stolen car in North Philly, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

A body was found Monday inside the trunk of a stolen Dodge Charger that was left unattended in North Philadelphia, police say. Police were called to the 2000 block of North Bambrey Street to investigate a suspicious smell coming from the car. The victim was identified as Malik Tribble, 27.

September 16, 2025

Recreation

Ex-Mayor Michael Nutter helps revive Philadelphia Cycling Classic, saying race will be 'force for unity' in 2026

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic will make a return to the city in 2026 with men's and women's races on the original 14.4-mile course that winds through scenic stretches of Center City, Fairmount Park and Manayunk.

September 16, 2025

Investigations

Philadelphia revenue department warns of text message phishing scam

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Department of Revenue is warning residents not to fall for a text message phishing scam that seeks sensitive bank information to obtain refunds from the city. The messages sent out Sept. 15 and 16 are fraudulent and contain malicious links, officials said.

September 15, 2025

Recreation

City starts working to upgrade Lemon Hill Park for 2026 World Cup fan festival

by Michael Tanenbaum

Lemon Hill Park will host Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival for the 2026 World Cup. Work has begun on the 46-acre grounds to prepare for thousands of fans who are expected to attend watch parties during the five-week festival.

September 15, 2025

Media

Former 'Preston & Steve' co-host Kathy Romano to launch competing morning show on B101

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kathy Romano will have a new morning radio show at B101 starting Sept. 23. Romano spent 22 years as a co-host of the 'Preston & Steve' show on 93.3 WMMR before she was let go by station owner Beasley Media Group in May.

September 15, 2025

Business

Philly Pretzel Factory plans to add water ice and soft-serve ice cream to menu

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philly Pretzel Factory plans to add soft-serve ice cream and water ice to the menu at some locations. The Bensalem-based company hopes to expand its dessert offerings to most stores by the end of 2026.

September 14, 2025

'Task' Episode 2 recap: As stakes climb, HBO's Delco crime drama digs deeper into backstories

by Michael Tanenbaum

Episode 2 of 'Task,' Brad Ingelsby's new HBO crime drama set in Delaware County, dives deeper into the lives for FBI agent Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) and struggling small-time criminal Robbie Prendergast (Tom Pelphrey).

September 12, 2025

Business

Norcross family makes $25 million bid to buy Ocean City's Wonderland Pier boardwalk site

by Michael Tanenbaum

The owner of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City Boardwalk has received a $25 million offer for the property by South Jersey attorney Phillip Norcross and other members of his family.

September 12, 2025

Courts

Perkiomen man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend with hammer

by Michael Tanenbaum

William Roy Carey Jr., 47, of Perkiomen Township, was convicted Thursday and sentenced to life in prison for fatally attacking his girlfriend, 34-year-old Jessica Zipkin, with a hammer at his apartment last November.