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.
May 6, 2025
Transportation
One of the Wildwood Boardwalk's famed trams will be pulled by a Ford Maverick truck this summer
The Wildwood Sightseer Tramcars will have a new look this year with the introduction of a Ford Maverick hybrid truck that will be tested as a future option to pull the trailer carriages. The battery-operated trams that have been used for decades have become too costly to replace, and the nonprofit that owns and operates the attraction is looking at future alternatives. The first of the new trucks will debut this year alongside the fleet of existing tram cars.May 5, 2025
Investigations
Temple suspends student for antisemitic sign at Barstool Sansom Street
Temple University has suspended a student who displayed an antisemitic message on a sign at the Barstool Sansom Street sports bar in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said two employees involved in putting up the hateful message also have been fired.May 5, 2025
Celebrities
John Legend helps Eagles' A.J. Brown propose to girlfriend in Center City
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Kelsey Riley, at an engagement party in Philadelphia on Sunday joined by John Legend. The Grammy Award-winning artist performed for the couple while family and friends, including several Eagles teammates, celebrated at the Four Seasons in Center City.May 2, 2025
Investigations
Correctional officer charged with sexually assaulting inmate at Philly's Federal Detention Center
Correctional officer Michael Jefferson, 42, of Cherry Hill, allegedly sexually assaulted a female inmate at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia in July, federal prosecutors said. Jefferson was arrested Thursday and has been suspended by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, which operates the detention center at 7th and Arch streets.May 2, 2025
Recreation
NASCAR views Penn's Franklin Field as possible site for auto racing event
NASCAR has explored the viability of using the University of Pennsylvania's historic Franklin Field as a site for a short track auto racing event in Philadelphia. NASCAR has been expanding with events in big cities in recent years, including the transformation of the LA Coliseum and a series of Chicago street races. NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell said cities like Philadelphia are part of an underserved market of racing fans in the Northeast.May 1, 2025
Food & Drink
Bradley Cooper, part-time cook, makes cheesesteaks for Eagles staff at NovaCare Complex
Actor Bradley Cooper and his business partner, Danny DiGiampietro of Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philly, went to the NovaCare Complex on Thursday to cook cheesesteaks for the Eagles staff.May 1, 2025
Politics
Bernie Sanders urges supporters to defend democracy at May Day rally outside City Hall
Thousands of people gathered in Center City on Thursday to see U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speak at a May Day rally outside Philadelphia City Hall. Sanders talked about the plight of U.S. workers and the threats posed to democracy by the policies of President Donald Trump.May 1, 2025
Transportation
Montgomery County town to remove squiggly road lines after community backlash
Montgomery Township officials will eliminate the zigzag road pattern installed on Grays Lane in March after residents complained the experimental traffic calming measure created new problems.April 30, 2025
Children's Health
COVID-19 puts kids at increased risk of kidney, heart and gut problems
Children and young adults are at greater risk for a variety of kidney, gut and heart problems if they have had past COVID-19 infections, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania.April 30, 2025
Investigations
Philly notary public charged with forging documents to steal deeds of more than 20 city homes
A notary public in Philadelphia allegedly committed deed fraud to steal more than 20 homes from their owners beginning in 2017. District Attorney Larry Krasner said the defendant is accused of forging signatures and falsifying documents as part of a conspiracy to steal properties.Just In
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