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

June 3, 2026

Investigations

Woman accused of faking brain cancer in GoFundMe scheme added to FBI's most wanted list

by Michael Tanenbaum

Vanessa O'Rourke, 37, was recently added to the FBI's most wanted list on charges that she faked having brain cancer to raise more than $11,000 on GoFundMe and at fundraisers in Montgomery County in 2015 and 2016.

June 3, 2026

Health News

Cooper University Health Care plans new medical campus in Gloucester Township

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cooper University Health Care will construct a $300 million medical campus in Gloucester Township with advanced specialty care services. The five-story medical facility will be built on about 39 acres and is expected to open in 2029.

June 3, 2026

Media

John Kincade to depart 97.5 The Fanatic morning show this summer

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sports talk host John Kincade, who has been with 97.5 The Fanatic since 2021, said he is leaving the station the end of July for a combination of health reasons and to pursue other opportunities.

June 2, 2026

Business

Giant set to open grocery store in former Acme space at Andorra Shopping Center

by Michael Tanenbaum

Giant will open a new supermarket at the Andorra Shopping Center in Roxborough on Friday, June 19. The store will be the chain's seventh full-size store in Philadelphia. The shopping center is in the midst of a larger redevelopment.

June 2, 2026

Elections

Justin Murphy wins N.J. Republican primary for chance to face Cory Booker in race for U.S. Senate seat

by Michael Tanenbaum

In Tuesday's primary election in New Jersey, the Associated Press projects Republican attorney Justin Murphy as the winner of the GOP race for U.S. Senate. Murphy will now face incumbent Democrat Cory Booker in the November general election. In New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District, Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock defeated three other Democrats for the chance to challenge Republican Jeff Van Drew in November, according to the AP.

June 2, 2026

Donations

Christina Grimmie's family supports survivors of gun violence 10 years after singer's death

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ten years have passed since singer and New Jersey native Christina Grimmie, who starred on NBC's 'The Voice,' was killed by a stalker. Grimmie's family has spent the last decade raising money to support families of gun violence victims.

May 29, 2026

Development

First look inside the revamped Stateside Live! at the Sports Complex

by Michael Tanenbaum

Stateside Live!, the entertainment hub at the Sports Complex in South Philly, just opened a new rooftop bar, outdoor beer garden, fan plaza and concert stage as part of a $20 million renovation. The venue at 11th Street and Pattison Avenue now has a capacity of 9,000.

May 29, 2026

Development

Apple Cinemas scraps plans to reopen movie theater at South Philly's Riverview Plaza

by Michael Tanenbaum

Apple Cinemas' plan to renovate and reopen the Riverview Plaza movie theater in South Philly has been canceled over a lease dispute with property owner and developer Bart Blatstein, the theater chain says. The company plans to search for alternate locations in the city, but the new theater may not include an IMAX screen.

May 28, 2026

Business

Fertitta Entertainment to control four of nine casinos in Atlantic City after deal to buy Caesars

by Michael Tanenbaum

Four Atlantic City casinos — Tropicana, Harrah's, Caesars and the Golden Nugget — will be owned by Fertitta Entertainment after the hospitality conglomerate entered an agreement Thursday to acquire Caesars Entertainment.

May 28, 2026

Transportation

Plan to 'fix' gridlock at Sports Complex includes AI-powered traffic signals

by Michael Tanenbaum

PennDOT will invest $30 million to make traffic improvements that will ease congestion at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday. Plans include a new ramp to Interstate 76 and AI-powered traffic signals.