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 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 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

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 5, 2021

Illness

Philly's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will take 12 months at current pace

by Michael Tanenbaum

The timeline to vaccinate the entire Philadelphia population will stretch through 2021 at the current rate of COVID-19 vaccine production, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said. City officials also are reviewing whether they will lift restrictions on indoor dining and other high risk settings on Jan. 15.

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.

January 5, 2021

Food & Drink

Three Philly restaurants among Esquire's top 100 America 'can't afford to lose'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Esquire's list of the top 100 restaurants America can't afford to lose includes three Philadelphia businesses. Old City's Fork, West Philly's Abyssinia and South Philly's Kalaya all received mention as places that would be sorely missed by the diners in the Philadelphia community and beyond.

January 5, 2021

Politics

Power struggle erupts in Harrisburg as GOP refuses to seat western Pa. senator

by Michael Tanenbaum

A chaotic scene unfolded in Harrisburg over the swearing in of Democratic state Sen. Jim Brewster, whose narrow victory over GOP challenger Nicole Ziccarelli remains disputed by Republicans at the Pennsylvania Capitol. While the state Supreme Court has affirmed Brewster's victory and the results have been certified, a federal appeal emboldened the GOP to block the senator's seating Tuesday.

December 30, 2020

Eagles

Terrell Owens accuses Donovan McNabb of drinking the night before Eagles' Super Bowl loss

by Michael Tanenbaum

In an explosive interview on Master Tesfatsion's "Untold Stories," former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver claimed quarterback Donovan McNabb was out drinking the night before Super Bowl XXXIX, which the team lost 24-21 to the New England Patriots. Owens said the alleged drinking might explain the long-standing rumor that McNabb threw up in the huddle during the Super Bowl.

December 30, 2020

Investigations

Hunter charged in teen's fatal shooting at Nockamixon State Park

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kenneth Troy Heller, 52, of Warminster, is charged with homicide in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jason Kutt at Nockamixon State Park on Oct. 24, 2020. Bucks County prosecutors say. Kutt was at the park with his girlfriend when Heller, a hunter, allegedly fired the fatal shot from a distance. Heller failed to provide aid and did not contact authorities about the incident.

December 30, 2020

Government

Pennsylvania to lift toughest COVID-19 restrictions as planned

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania will lift COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining, gyms, museums, casinos and other business on Jan. 4, 2021. Gov. Tom Wolf said the decision reflects falling coronavirus case counts and the success of the state's limited-time mitigation measures that were put into effect amid a surge in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.