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 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.

April 18, 2024

Business

Macy's set to open New Jersey's first small-format store in Mount Laurel

by Michael Tanenbaum

Macy's is opening a small-sized store in Mount Laurel on Friday — the first of its kind in New Jersey — as the department store experiments with new locations at strip malls instead of the traditional mall department stores. The store in Centerton Square covers about 32,000 square feet and replaces a former Bed Bath & Beyond inside the shopping center.

April 18, 2024

Politics

Five Democrats compete in crowded primary for Pa. attorney general

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania's Democratic primary election on Tuesday, April 23, has five candidates vying for attorney general. Eugene DePasquale, Keir Bradford-Grey, Jared Solomon, Joe Khan and Jack Stollsteimer are seeking the nomination.

April 18, 2024

2024 Election

Dave Sunday, Craig Williams square off in Pa.'s Republican primary for attorney general

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania's Republican primary election on Tuesday, April 23, has two candidates vying for attorney general. York County District Attorney Dave Sunday and state Rep. Craig Williams are each seeking the party nomination.

April 18, 2024

Food & Drink

Wm. Mulherin's Sons opens second pizzeria in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mulherin's Pizzeria, a new restaurant from the owners of Fishtown's Wm. Mulherin's Sons, opened Thursday in Midtown Village at 1175 Ludlow St. The all-day menu will have wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, small plates and revolving specials for lunch and dinner.

April 17, 2024

Food & Drink

Amina owner to open fried chicken restaurant BlackHen in Old City

by Michael Tanenbaum

BlackHen, a new fried chicken restaurant opens in Old City, Philadelphia, this weekend. It was created restaurateur Felicia Wilson and chef Darryl Harmon, who run Amina, a few doors away on Chestnut Street.

April 16, 2024

Transportation

Philly police to crack down on North Broad Street traffic violations

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia police are increasing patrols on North Broad Street to ramp up traffic violation enforcement along the corridor. Officers will target an eight-mile stretch that runs from City Hall to the county line at Cheltenham Avenue, authorities said Tuesday.

April 16, 2024

Development

Apartments planned at site of former Kensington Community Food Co-op

by Michael Tanenbaum

The former Kensington Community Food Co-Op, which closed in February, will be demolished to make way for a mixed-use building with 19 apartments and ground-floor retail space on Coral Street. The area near the intersection of Lehigh and Frankford avenues is primed for a wave of new construction that will bring hundreds of new apartments.

April 15, 2024

Social Media

Eagles' Jordan Mailata joins band on stage at Bucks County bar, sings Amy Winehouse hit

by Michael Tanenbaum

Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata sang the Amy Winehouse cover of "Valerie" during a local band's performance at the Green Parrot tavern in Bucks County on Friday. Mailata, a talented vocalist, recently signed a $66 million contract extension with the Eagles.

April 15, 2024

Courts

Woman, 70, who wielded blade concealed inside cane in fatal Ardmore stabbing, sentenced to decades in prison

by Michael Tanenbaum

Renee DiPietro, 70, was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for killing man in Ardmore in June using a 16-inch blade she had concealed inside her cane. DiPietro had intervened in a fight involving her son, who had been kicked out of a bar and called for a ride home. DiPietro claimed she had acted in self-defense.