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

January 8, 2021

Police

U.S. Capitol Police identify New Jersey native as officer who died in D.C. riot

by Michael Tanenbaum

U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick died Wednesday after physically engaging with rioters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Sicknick, from East Brunswick, New Jersey, was a veteran who joined the USCP in 2008. Authorities are investigation Sicknick's death as a homicide.

January 7, 2021

Government

New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim joined late night cleanup efforts at U.S. Capitol

by Michael Tanenbaum

Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, who represents New Jersey's Third District, remained at the U.S. Capitol after Wednesday's insurrection to help clean-up crews. Kim called the building "our home" and said he believes the Capitol is the country's most beautiful building.

January 7, 2021

Lottery

$1 million Powerball ticket, $3 million scratch-off sold in Montgomery, Chester counties

by Michael Tanenbaum

A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a gas station in Wynnewood, Montgomery County, on Jan. 6, 2021. And in Chester County, a Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $3 million was sold this week at a gas station in Thorndale. The current Powerball jackpot has climbed to $470 million ahead of the next drawing on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

January 7, 2021

Fishing

Maryland angler beats Pennsylvania man's record for largest flathead catfish

by Michael Tanenbaum

Maryland fisherman Joshua Dixon, 34, caught a 57-pound, 50-inch long flathead catfish on Dec. 27 near the Lapidium Boat Ramp on the Susquehanna River. The catch topped two fish caught in Pennsylvania over the last two years as Dixon became the first state record holder for the invasive catfish.

January 7, 2021

Investigations

Cape May man identified among rioters arrested by U.S. Capitol Police

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cape May, New Jersey resident Leonard Guthrie was among a group of rioters arrested by U.S. Capitol police during Wednesday's chaotic insurrection in Washington, D.C. Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building as lawmakers were holding a vote to confirm Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election.

January 6, 2021

Protests

Pro-Trump mob breaches U.S. Capitol as lawmakers prepare to vote to affirm Joe Biden's victory

by Michael Tanenbaum

Protesters supporting President Donald Trump disrupted a joint session of Congress on Wednesday to affirm the victory of Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. Clashes broke out between police and protesters before the Capitol building was breached by the protesters. Lawmakers were evacuated from the building,

January 6, 2021

Food & Drink

Four upcoming Philly restaurants among Food & Wine's 15 most anticipated 2021 openings

by Michael Tanenbaum

Honeysuckle, Middle Child Clubhouse, The Landing Kitchen and The Lark are four new restaurants slated to open in the Philadelphia area in 2021. Food & Wine named them among the most "highly anticipated" restaurants that will open across the United States this year.

January 6, 2021

Casinos

Live! Casino & Hotel sets grand opening date in South Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, located near the Sports Complex, is expected to hold a grand opening to the public at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2021. The $600 million project, led by the Cordish Companies, features more than 2,100 slots and electronic table games, 150 live-action table games, a 29 table Poker Room and several restaurants and bars.

January 6, 2021

Development

Transit-oriented development could replace Fishtown 7-Eleven on Girard Avenue

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 97-unit apartment building will likely be proposed at 23 West Girard Avenue, the current site of a 7-Eleven located next to SEPTA's Girard Station on the Market-Frankford Line. The proposal would be in line with a trend toward transit-oriented development that seeks to add density around SEPTA stations.

January 5, 2021

Media

On FOX 29's new 'The Feed AT Night,' hosts Alex Holley, Thomas Drayton take viewers on social media tour

by Michael Tanenbaum

FOX 29's new late-night TV show, "The Feed AT Night," takes 30 minutes to examine the latest trends and videos spreading across social media. Hosts Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton take viewers on a journey through the best online moments of the day. "The Feed AT Night" airs weeknights at 11:30.