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

March 15, 2026

Philadelphia 250

Pope Leo XIV to deliver speech on America's founding ideals as part of Philly's July 4th celebrations

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center on July 3, 2026 by making a speech from the Vatican. It will be broadcast live from Independence Mall as part of the Wawa Welcome America festival celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.

March 13, 2026

History

Dog discovers 10,000-year-old walrus fossil at Jersey Shore

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum in Gloucester County received a fossil of a walrus femur that was found by a man walking his dog on the beach in Bay Head, Ocean County in January. The fossil dates back 10,000 years or more.

March 13, 2026

Lawsuits

Philly sues gun maker Glock for allegedly marketing illegal switch devices

by Michael Tanenbaum

The city of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against Austrian gun manufacturer Glock, alleging the company promotes the use of illegal 'switch' devices that turn their pistols into fully automatic weapons. .

March 12, 2026

Investigations

Man charged with vandalizing monuments at Gettysburg battlefield

by Michael Tanenbaum

The National Park Service says two Civil War monuments were vandalized in September by a Carlisle man who carved his initials into the memorials at Gettysburg National Military Park. Lucas J. Reisinger, 36, now faces charges.

March 11, 2026

Development

76ers, Comcast pause demolition of Market East buildings, allowing for summer pop-up shops

by Michael Tanenbaum

The 76ers and Comcast Spectacor will delay demolishing a row of buildings on East Market Street until after the World Cup and Philly's celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary in July. Instead, Center City District plans retail pop-ups and streetscape improvements for this summer's events.

March 11, 2026

Food & Drink

Fergie's Pub billboard spoofs glut of ads on I-95 for personal injury lawyers

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fergie's Pub, the Center City bar, has a new billboard on Interstate 95 that pokes fun at Philly's slew of advertisements for personal injury law firms.

March 10, 2026

Arts & Culture

Bench in Rittenhouse Square to honor late WMMR DJ Pierre Robert

by Michael Tanenbaum

Late WMMR host Pierre Robert, who died in October, will be memorialized with a bench in Rittenhouse Square. His career in Philly radio spanned four decades. He posted a photo from a bench in the park three days before his death.

March 10, 2026

Development

Rowan University's $690 million campus expansion to include homes, a wellness village and a manufacturing center

by Michael Tanenbaum

Rowan University will develop 220 acres in Glassboro and Harrison Township as part of a $690 million plan to expand its campus in South Jersey. The project will include hundreds of homes, a wellness village and a new center for manufacturing innovation.

March 6, 2026

Government

Montgomery County resolution blocks ICE from using property it owns

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution restricting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using county-owned property for detention centers, staging areas and other operations.

March 6, 2026

Business

Customers at some Chinatown businesses can now park for $5 at Fashion District garage

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Parking Authority has a new voucher program in Chinatown that allows customers of six businesses to park at the Autopark Fashion District garage for $5. The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. hopes to grow the program.