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 24, 2024

Real Estate

Main Line mansion once owned by Campbell Soup heirs to be sold at auction

by Michael Tanenbaum

A mansion in Gladwyne will be sold at auction in May. The property was once owned by heirs of the Campbell Soup Co. The Linden Hill Estate and Linden Court off Monk Road cover more than 26 acres and multiple residences.

April 23, 2024

2024 Election

Malcolm Kenyatta beats Mark Pinsley in Democratic primary for Pa. auditor general

by Michael Tanenbaum

Malcolm Kenyatta won Pennsylvania's Democratic primary election for auditor general on Tuesday, defeating Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley. Kenyatta will face incumbent Republican Tim DeFoor in the general election in November.

April 23, 2024

2024 Election

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats Mark Houck in Republican primary for Pa.'s 1st District

by Michael Tanenbaum

In U.S. 1st District of Pennsylvania, Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is seeking a fifth term and facing a primary challenge from conservative Mark Houck. The district covers all of Bucks County and part of Montgomery County. In the 7th District, which covers the Lehigh Valley, three Republicans are vying for the party's nomination and a chance challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in the November general election.

April 23, 2024

2024 Election

Sean Dougherty defeats Kevin Boyle in Democratic primary for state rep in 172nd District

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sean Dougherty has beaten Kevin Boyle in the primary election for Pennsylvania's 172nd District in Northeast Philly and Montgomery County. On the Republican side, Burholme Civic Association president Aizaz Gill defeated U.S. Army combat veteran Patrick Gushue.

April 23, 2024

2024 Election

Pa. attorney general primary results: Democrat Eugene DePasquale, Republican Dave Sunday notch wins

by Michael Tanenbaum

In Pennsylvania's primary elections for attorney general on Tuesday, Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday were projected to win their parties' nominations and will face in each other in the November general election. The attorney general serves as the state's top prosecutor, handling a wide array of investigations in addition to legal advocacy on behalf of the public in areas such as consumer protection, health care and civil rights.

April 22, 2024

Legislation

Pa. bill aims to allow tax abatements to turn shuttered malls into housing

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow communities to give tax abatements to developers who turn shuttered shopping centers and strip malls into mixed-use projects that include housing and other businesses.

April 22, 2024

Food & Drink

New brewery Wander Back Beerworks to open in Vineland

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wander Back Beerworks, a new brewery in Vineland, New Jersey, is being opened by three former staffers of Cape May Brewing Co. Wander Back Beerworks will begin distributing its first two beers — Wanderback Lager and Perfectly Cromulent IPA — in late May. A third beer, Future Proof Pils, will follow soon after.

April 22, 2024

Investigations

Warrant for state Rep. Kevin Boyle withdrawn due to legal oversight, district attorney says

by Michael Tanenbaum

The warrant issued for Pennsylvania state Rep. Kevin Boyle last week was withdrawn on Monday after investigators learned the protection from abuse order he had allegedly violated was no longer active, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday.

April 19, 2024

Investigations

Former Philly cop pleads guilty to fatally shooting 12-year-old T.J. Siderio

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for fatally shooting 12-year-old T.J. Siderio in South Philly in March 2022. Siderio, who had fired shots into an unmarked police car, was unarmed and lying face down on the ground after officers chased him. He's the youngest person ever killed by a city police officer in Philadelphia.

April 19, 2024

Food & Drink

Guy Fieri's Chophouse to close at Bally's Atlantic City casino, making way for Park Place Prime

by Michael Tanenbaum

Guy Fieri's Chophouse restaurant at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino will close on April 25 after a decade-long run. The casino plans to replace the concept with Park Place Prime, a contemporary steakhouse that's expected to open this summer.