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.
February 5, 2026
Investigations
Camden firefighter dies after falling through ice into Delaware River
A Camden firefighter died Thursday morning after falling into the icy water of the Delaware River at Wiggins Waterfront Park, officials said. The firefighter fell into the water during a maintenance check on the department's fire boat.February 4, 2026
Business
Super Bowl ads with Philly ties: Xfinity spoofs 'Jurassic Park' and Sabrina Carpenter pops Pringles
The Philly area will be well-represented in Super Bowl commercials this year. Bradley Cooper teams up with Matthew McConaughey for an Uber Eats ad, Shane Gillis continues his Bud Light series and Sabrina Carpenter pops Pringles.February 4, 2026
Government
Gov. Josh Shapiro is again pushing for Pa. to legalize marijuana, but advocates say it's a long shot in 2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the state legislature to send him a bill to legalize marijuana during his annual budget address Tuesday. Cannabis advocates believe it could be a long shot again in 2026, but they see some reasons for optimism in Harrisburg.February 4, 2026
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art reverts to old name, but will keep griffin logo from rebrand
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is going back to its old name, abandoning the Philadelphia Art Museum rebrand less than four months after making the change. The museum will keep the new logo of a griffin that it adopted when the changes were revealed in OctoberFebruary 3, 2026
Investigations
Owner of North Philly pizzeria pleads guilty to evading $1.8 million in taxes
The owner of Mimmo's Pizza and Kitchen in North Philly pleaded guilty Tuesday to evading $1.8 million in taxes from 2015 to 2019. Cihan Calkap, 42, faces up to five years in prison, restitution payments to the IRS and a $250,000 fine.February 2, 2026
Recreation
Six Flags' new regional pass covers 8 parks, including Great Adventure and Dorney
Six Flags is introducing a new Gold Pass that offers access to all of its parks within a given geographic region. The East Coast pass covers Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey and Dorney Park, in Allentown, Pennsylvania for the first time.February 2, 2026
Weather
The Schuylkill River is frozen, but walking out onto its icy surface is not just dangerous. It's illegal.
Philadelphia police are warning people to stay off the frozen Schuylkill and Delaware rivers after reports of people walking and ice skating on the ice. Moving water weakens river ice and conditions can change fast.January 30, 2026
Business
Regal abruptly closes retro-styled Cross Keys theater in South Jersey
The Regal Cross Keys Stadium 12 movie theater has abruptly closed. Theater in the Turnersville section of Washington Township opened in December 1994. Another Regal-owned theater nearby, the Regal UA Washington Township, remains open.January 30, 2026
Courts
N.J. appeals court upholds decision to dismiss racketeering charges against George Norcross, 5 others
A New Jersey appellate court will not reinstate racketeering charges against George E. Norcross III and five codefendants who had been accused running a criminal enterprise to wield influence and secure development projects Camden waterfront.January 29, 2026
Courts
Estate of Bloomsburg University student who died after fraternity hazing event awarded $7.8 million
The estate of Justin King, a Bloomsburg University student who fell to his death following a fraternity rush event in 2019, was awarded $7.8 million by a jury in Luzerne County. King, who grew up in Montgomery County, fell down a 75-foot embankment after a night of heavy drinking.Just In
- HBO's 'The Pitt' nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care
- City starts cleanup of illegal dumping site at Pennypack Park in Northeast Philly
- The Love Run takes place Sunday in Center City. Here are the road closures and SEPTA detours
- Report: Harry Kalas' widow feels Phillies 'betrayed' her husband by sign removal
- Tyrese Maxey questionable to return for Sixers-Hornets on Saturday; Joel Embiid not listed on injury report
- Boil water advisory in effect in parts of Delco due to potential for contamination
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