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 8, 2025

Investigations

Camden County woman allegedly sought hitman on Tinder to kill Philly police officer, his daughter

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jaclyn Diiorio, 26, of Runnemede, is charged with offering $12,000 for the killings of her ex-boyfriend — a Philadelphia police officer — and his 19-year-old daughter last week, Camden County prosecutors said. Diiorio allegedly orchestrated the murder-for-hire plot after meeting a confidential informant on Tinder.

April 8, 2025

Arts & Culture

Mütter Museum parts ways with director who questioned ethics of displaying human remains

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Mütter Museum parted ways Monday with Executive Director Kate Quinn, who spearheaded a contentious ethical review of its policies for displaying human remains. Quinn joined the museum in 2022 and faced backlash over her initiative to change its practices and traditions.

April 7, 2025

Real Estate

Baseball legend Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Montgomery County to be demolished next week

by Michael Tanenbaum

The abandoned Wyncote, Pennsylvania home where baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson grew up will be demolished starting Monday, April 14. The two-story property at 149 Greenwood Ave. once doubled as a tailor shop run by Jackson's father. It will be replaced by a parking lot for a co-working space and gym.

April 7, 2025

Business

401(k) creator gives investment advice as Trump's tariff turmoil sends stock markets spiraling

by Michael Tanenbaum

The tumbling stock market has left many Americans anxious about their 401(k) plans and what moves to make to protect their investment portfolios. Ted Benna, the founder of the 401(k) plan, says older Americans near retirement or already out of the workforce should think seriously about moving their assets to less risky investments.

April 4, 2025

Investigations

Three men fatally struck by Amtrak train in Bucks County identified

by Michael Tanenbaum

Three men who were fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Bristol Borough on Thursday night were identified as Christopher Cramp, 56, and his sons David, 31, and Thomas, 24. The Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled Thomas' death a suicide and deemed the other two accidental.

April 4, 2025

Music

Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Philadelphia' sessions from upcoming lost albums has 'hip-hop edge'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Bruce Springsteen will put out seven unreleased albums in June as part of his 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums' project that digs into his archives from 1983 to 2018. The collection will include an album of material recorded in the same style as 1993's Oscar-winning soundtrack single 'Streets of Philadelphia,' a departure that guitarist Shane Fontayne said had a 'hip-hop edge.'

April 4, 2025

Arts & Culture

Author Kurt Vonnegut's rarely seen drawings are on display at Drexel

by Michael Tanenbaum

Drawings made by novelist Kurt Vonnegut are displayed at Drexel University's Paul Peck Alumni Center through July 19. The 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and 'Breakfast of Champions' author refined his skills as a visual artist over a period of decades coinciding with his literary career. His artwork has only rarely been collected and displayed for public appreciation.

April 3, 2025

Business

Stephen Starr to open 2 new restaurants in Atlantic City — his first there since the pandemic

by Michael Tanenbaum

Stephen Starr is opening two new restaurants this summer at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. One will serve Thanksgiving fare and the other will serve steak frites. Starr previously operated two restaurants, Buddakan and Continental, at the former Playground Pier in Atlantic City from 2006 to 2020.

April 3, 2025

Environment

Without more rain, Pine Barrens in South Jersey is primed for wildfires this spring

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pinelands National Reserve in South Jersey could face more wildfires than usual during the peak spring season due to months of drought conditions that have not let up. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has warned that there will be unpredictable fire behavior unless the region gets more precipitation soon.

April 2, 2025

Education

Tiger Woods' foundation opens science education center at Cobbs Creek Golf Club

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tiger Woods' TGR Foundation has opened a new learning lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Club in West Philadelphia. The facility will offer science education classes and other programs to students and community members. It's part of the $150 million plan to restore and reopen the century-old golf club.