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

April 20, 2026

Business

Evil Genius Beer Co. acquires national brand 21st Amendment Brewery

by Michael Tanenbaum

Evil Genius Beer Co. has purchased San Francisco's 21st Amendment Brewery in a deal that will bring Hell or High Watermelon wheat and Brew Free! Or Die IPA back to store shelves after 21A ceased operations in November.

April 20, 2026

Business

Who's John Ternus, the Penn graduate named next CEO of Apple?

by Michael Tanenbaum

John Ternus, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, will become Apple's next CEO in September. He has been with the company since 2001, long serving as head of hardware engineering, and will succeed Tim Cook, who's led since 2011.

April 17, 2026

Lawsuits

How to file a payout claim in Comcast's $117.5 million data breach settlement

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comcast customers can file claims to receive payouts as part of the company's $117.5 million settlement resolving a lawsuit over a data breach in October 2023. An estimated 30 million people are eligible for compensation.

April 16, 2026

Investigations

Man charged with knife attack on 14-year-old girl at Willow Grove Park Mall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Angel Ortiz, 23, was arrested Wednesday and charged with assaulting a 14-year-old girl with a knife at the Willow Grove Park Mall. The girl suffered multiple lacerations, but survived her injuries.

April 16, 2026

Development

New arena for Sixers, Flyers to be constructed at former Spectrum site

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Flyers, and the 76ers plan to construct their new arena at the site of the former Spectrum near Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. The arena will be a centerpiece of long-term development plans at the Sports Complex.

April 15, 2026

Development

Revamped Stateside Live! to open new rooftop bar, beer garden in late spring

by Michael Tanenbaum

The expansion of Stateside Live! at the Sports Complex in South Philly will have a grand opening on May 29 with a free concert headlined by Taking Back Sunday. New spaces include a two-story lounge and rooftop bar, a beer garden, a new concert stage and a fan plaza.

April 15, 2026

Recreation

At redesigned Thomas Paine Plaza, skateboarders' new space keeps their last domino from falling

by Michael Tanenbaum

Thomas Paine Plaze in Center City reopens Friday after an $18 million renovation kept the area closed to the public for three years. The redesigned space includes an area for skateboarders built using materials salvaged from the original layouts of LOVE Park, Dilworth Plaza and Paine Plaza. The three plazas were among Philly's most iconic skate spots before they were renovated over the past 15 years.

April 15, 2026

Real Estate

South Philly strip club Show & Tel closes as building sells for $2.3 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

After more than three decades on Columbus Boulevard, the Show & Tel strip club has closed and the property has been sold for $2.3 million. The new owner plans to use the property for storage and office space.

April 14, 2026

Development

State awards $2.3 million grant to restore West Fairmount Park's 19th century fountain

by Michael Tanenbaum

A $2.3 million state grant will support the Fairmount Park Conservancy's project to restore the John Welsh Memorial fountain in Parkside, across from the Please Touch Museum. The fountain, built in 1887, has not flowed with water for decades.

April 13, 2026

Transportation

Speed cameras activated on stretch of Route 13 in Northeast Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

A stretch of U.S. Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia now has automated speed cameras that will enforce the 25 mph speed limit. A 60-day warning period will end June 12, when violations will come with fines ranging from $100 to $150.