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

February 12, 2026

Investigations

FBI captures fugitive wanted for death of 5-year-old Philly girl in 2000

by Michael Tanenbaum

FBI agents arrested Alexis Flores in Honduras nearly 26 years after 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus was raped and killed in North Philadelphia. Flores had been on the FBI's Most Wanted list for nearly two decades.

February 11, 2026

Investigations

Upper Dublin man allegedly tried to hire a hitman to kill ex-girlfriend, two others in New York

by Michael Tanenbaum

Eric Berkowitz, 41, of Dresher, allegedly sought a hitman to help him kill his ex-girlfriend and two men in New York, Montgomery County prosecutors say. The man Berkowitz approached with a plan for the killings went to police.

February 11, 2026

Transportation

Philly to put up 'No Stopping' signs along bike lanes citywide after receiving $1 million from PennDOT

by Michael Tanenbaum

A $1 million grant from PennDOT will pay for Philadelphia to install 'No Stopping' signs along bike lanes citywide. The change is needed after a law banned temporary parking in bike lanes and increasing penalties for violators. The current signs only say 'No Parking.'

February 10, 2026

Movies

Bob Saget documentary in works from studio behind Jason Kelce, Taylor Swift films

by Michael Tanenbaum

Old City's 9.14 Pictures, the studio behind the Jason Kelce and Taylor Swift documentaries, is producing a film about Bob Saget that will explore the Mount Airy native's wholesome TV image and raunchy standup career.

February 10, 2026

YouTube TV rolls out cheaper plans, including bundle with NBC Sports Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

YouTube TV is introducing a series of lower-cost plans tailored to sports, news and entertainment content. The sports plan, which includes NBC Sports Philadelphia, starts at about $65 per month.

February 10, 2026

Wildlife

Bald eagle laid two eggs at Lancaster County farm, and a livestream is set up to watch them hatch

by Michael Tanenbaum

At a Lancaster County farm, a female bald eagle laid two eggs that are expected to hatch in March. The nest has a 24/7 livestream that's hosted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and HDOnTap.

February 9, 2026

Investigations

Former treasurer at Plymouth Meeting nonprofit allegedly stole $246,000 to pay for vacations, hot tub

by Michael Tanenbaum

Montgomery County prosecutors have charged Michael Fantuzzo, 40, with stealing $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association while he served as treasurer. He allegedly used the money to pay for vacations and a hot tub.

February 9, 2026

Business

As World Cup nears, there's a push to let Philly bars stay open past 2 a.m.

by Michael Tanenbaum

With Philly set to host World Cup matches this summer, the bar and restaurant industry is pushing for Pennsylvania lawmakers to extend last call beyond 2 a.m. A decade has passed since the last time bar service hours were extended.

February 6, 2026

Odd News

Truck freezes in Jersey Shore lake after driver cracked through ice doing donuts

by Michael Tanenbaum

A man who drove his pickup truck onto a frozen lake at the Jersey Shore last month and plummeted through the ice is charged with reckless driving and related offenses. Video of the man's stunt have spread widely on social media.

February 5, 2026

Business

Dirty Franks adopts 25-and-older policy to 'save the bar' from underage drinkers using fake IDs

by Michael Tanenbaum

Center City dive bar Dirty Franks now has a 25-and-up age limit due to crowds of young people presenting suspicious IDs that trick scanners but appear to be fake. The bar plans to keep the new rule until it finds a reliable system to detect fake IDs.