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

October 10, 2025

Media

Philly's Power 99 to start airing syndicated talk show 'The Breakfast Club'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia hip-hop and R&B station Power 99 is transitioning away from its long-running morning show to start broadcasting the syndicated New York radio show 'The Breakfast Club.'

October 9, 2025

Investigations

Jenkintown fortune tellers charged with stealing more than $600,000 from 2 customers

by Michael Tanenbaum

A pair of fortune tellers at a psychic shop in Jenkintown are charged with stealing more than $600,000 from two customers who told police they were given spiritual advice that exploited their trust. Gina Marks, 52, and Steve Niklas, 40, were arrested Tuesday in connection with the alleged scheme at Jenkintown Psychic Visions.

October 8, 2025

Business

Alex's Pizza is expanding to Jersey Shore, bringing another swirl pie to Ocean City Boardwalk

by Michael Tanenbaum

Alex's Pizza in Roxborough will open a location on the Ocean City Boardwalk next year. The shop in Philadelphia has been around since 1961 and is known for its thin crust pies that have a red swirl of sauce.

October 8, 2025

Investigations

Man charged with assaulting a USPS worker who was delivering mail in Northeast Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fabian Colon, 25, faces multiple charges for allegedly assaulting a USPS worker in Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 4. Colon allegedly attacked the mail carrier after she did not move her USPS truck that was blocking the road.

October 7, 2025

Business

Kwik Trip dethrones Wawa in customer ranking of U.S. convenience stores

by Michael Tanenbaum

In a national survey of consumers, Kwik Trip was rated the top convenience store chain in the United States. Pennsylvania rivals Wawa and Sheetz tied for second place. Wawa got the top spot in last year's survey by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

October 7, 2025

Development

Second phase of Piazza Alta development to add 431 apartments in Northern Liberties

by Michael Tanenbaum

Developer Post Brothers has secured financing to begin construction on two new buildings that will add 431 apartments to the Piazza Alta complex in Northern Liberties.

October 6, 2025

Business

Steve's Prince of Steaks to open its second Bucks County location

by Michael Tanenbaum

Steve's Prince of Steaks will open a new cheesesteak shop in Warrington — the chain's second in Bucks County — on Oct. 18. The restaurant will be Steve's fifth overall location.

October 6, 2025

Business

Yemeni coffee chain Haraz to open cafe in Fishtown, its second location in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Haraz Coffee House will open its Fishtown cafe at 23 West Girard Ave. on Friday, Oct. 10. The growing Yemeni coffee chain, known for their sun-dried beans with fruity flavors, opened its first location in Philly in University City in April.

October 6, 2025

Business

Sports trivia puzzle Immaculate Grid is being turned into a game show by Tom Brady and Michael Strahan's company

by Michael Tanenbaum

Religion of Sports, the media company owned by Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, will develop a TV game show based on Immaculate Grid, the online sports trivia puzzle owned by Philly-based Sports Reference. The game has been played by millions of people since debuting in 2023.

October 3, 2025

Recreation

Thousand bloom chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens' 'most intensive horticultural effort,' returns this month

by Michael Tanenbaum

Longwood Gardens fall Chrysanthemum Festival returns in 2025 after the showcase was paused last year. The exhibit features the 1,000 bloom plant and a variety of the colorful plant formed into various shapes.