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

November 14, 2025

Transportation

Pa. crash deaths were near record lows in 2024, but speeding and drunk driving still account for most of them

by Michael Tanenbaum

PennDOT statistics show fatal car crashes in Pennsylvania dropped last year to their second-lowest mark since the state started keeping records in 1928. Despite the decline in deaths, the report found total crashes are up since 2023.

November 13, 2025

Entertainment

Netflix House is a spectacle worthy of the hype — from its garish props to its many TV-themed attractions

by Michael Tanenbaum

Netflix House, the new entertainment hub at the King of Prussia Mall, is a colorful playground filled with details that connect with superfans of the streaming giant's hit shows and movies. It opened Wednesday.

November 13, 2025

Wildlife

Great white shark tracked off Jersey Shore is among largest known males

by Michael Tanenbaum

A great white shark tracked by Ocearch was detected Tuesday off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The shark, named Contender, is the largest male that Ocearch has tagged in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean.

November 13, 2025

Lawsuits

North Wildwood sues N.J. over scrapped $54 million beach replenishment project

by Michael Tanenbaum

North Wildwood is suing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection over the suspension of a $54 million plan that would have replenished sand on its eroded beaches.

November 13, 2025

Government

Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall near home in Western Pa.

by Michael Tanenbaum

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) was hospitalized Thursday after he fell during a morning walk near his home in Braddock. Fetterman, 56, became lightheaded from a flare-up for ventricular fibrillation, his spokesperson said.

November 7, 2025

Development

Parker says Market East plan is open to input. Residents, scarred by Sixers arena fight, aren't buying it.

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a commission to redevelop East Market Street. Comcast and the 76ers plan to demolish buildings for World Cup activities in 2026.

November 7, 2025

Arts & Culture

Philly muralist's biggest project yet is an ode to Netflix at the King of Prussia Mall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Muralist Emily White painted the mural outside the new Netflix House venue at the King of Prussia Mall. It depicts a demogorgon from 'Stranger Things,' a silhouette of Wednesday Addams and tributes to eight other shows and movies.

November 6, 2025

Wildlife

Three African serval cats escape from Pa. wildlife refuge

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cricket Wildlife Center in the Lehigh Valley is searching for three African serval cats that escaped from their enclosure on Wednesday night after a wind storm damaged the pen, the refuge said.

November 5, 2025

Media

Sports anchor Jeff Skversky says he's returning to FOX29 in a 'full circle moment'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jeff Skversky, the longtime sports anchor at 6ABC, will return to Philadelphia TV news this week on FOX29. He got his start in Philly TV at FOX29 in 2008. He most recently had been working in Detroit.

November 5, 2025

Real Estate

Sea Isle City's Oar House Pub, known for giant decorative lobster, hits market for $7 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley neighborhood has been put up for sale for $7 million. The two-story waterfront property has been a restaurant since 1970, when it opened as the Lobster Loft.