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

August 20, 2026

Investigations

3 findings from NTSB investigation into the Northeast Philly medical jet crash

by Michael Tanenbaum

New documents from the National Transportation Safety Board offer insights into the agency's investigation of the medical jet that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia in 2025, killing all six people on board and two others on the ground.

August 20, 2026

Investigations

Lamborghini, Porsche stolen in armed robbery at Old City parking garage

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are investigating the thefts of a Lamborghini and a Porsche at a parking garage in Old City onThursday morning. A pair of suspects threatened an attendant at gunpoint and stole the keys to the luxury cars, police said.

August 19, 2026

Social Media

Jason Kelce's new beer ad proposes using pee to cool AI data centers

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jason Kelce stars in a satirical new ad campaign for Garage Beer and Liquid Death that proposes using pee to cool data centers. The commercial stokes mounting public backlash against the impacts of the facilities.

August 19, 2026

Travel

Norwegian Cruise Line to bring recently refurbished ship to Philly in 2028 for trips to Bermuda

by Michael Tanenbaum

Norwegian Cruise Line plans to use the Norwegian Gem as a year-round vessel for voyages out of Philadelphia in 2028, starting with a series of trips to Bermuda in April 2028.

August 18, 2026

Business

Human Robot Brewery taps new food vendor in Kensington, Brewerytown

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mexican restaurant Cantina La Martina will take over food operations at Human Robot Brewery's tasting room in Kensington and its taproom in Brewerytown starting Sept. 13.

August 18, 2026

Business

Sixers to play in all but one of the NBA's 10 most expensive games in 2026-27

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Sixers have become one of the most expensive NBA teams to see in person now that LeBron James has joined the team. Data from TickPick shows the Sixers will play in nine of the 10 priciest games by average ticket purchase price for the upcoming season.

August 17, 2026

Social Media

Poe's Sandwich Joint owner says 'irreverent' memes led Human Robot Brewery to end their partnership

by Michael Tanenbaum

After nearly seven years at Human Robot Brewery's Kensington tasting room, Poe's Sandwich Shop will longer be the craft brewer's food partner as of early September. Sandwich shop owner N.A. Poe claims his contract was terminated over his 'irreverent' online behavior.

August 17, 2026

Investigations

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Bucks County arrested in Honduras

by Michael Tanenbaum

Darwin Espinal-Del Cid, 27, has been arrested in Honduras in the killing of Maria Popol Garcia, 23, in Bucks County in March. Prosecutors say Espinal Del-Cid fled after stabbing Popol Garcia at their apartment in Telford.

August 17, 2026

Transportation

With Amtrak on board, Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority appears 'ready for prime time'

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is on track to restore service between Reading and Philadelphia for the first time since 1981, with stops in Pottstown and Phoenixville.

August 14, 2026

Development

Delaware's Concord Mall could be partially demolished under proposed redevelopment plan

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Concord Mall in Wilmington, Delaware could be partially demolished under a plan proposed by Abrams Realty & Investment. The proposed project would tear down the middle section of the mall to create a new detached, one-story structure for commercial use.