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

May 13, 2024

Development

Rutgers-Camden to fix up historic rowhomes as part of project that includes new faculty building

by Michael Tanenbaum

Rutgers University-Camden has begun construction on a $60 million project that includes a three-story faculty building and renovations to historic rowhomes on Cooper Street. The project sits within the Cooper Street Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The buildings will serve the Faculty of Arts & Sciences.

May 10, 2024

Courts

Ex-Upper Darby school principal acquitted of sexual assault charges

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jonathan Wisneski, the former principal of Primos Elementary School in Upper Darby, Delaware County, was found not guilty of charges that he inappropriately touched two students in his office in 2018.

May 10, 2024

Education

Thomas Jefferson University apologizes for commencement presenter butchering graduates' names

by Michael Tanenbaum

Thomas Jefferson University apologized for a commencement presenter who mispronounced the names of graduates on Thursday, saying the errors were due to an issue with phonetic spellings on the cards. Video of the errors went viral on social media.

May 9, 2024

Lawsuits

Middle Child pitted in trademark dispute with Las Vegas restaurant group

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia sandwich shop Middle Child has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit to stop a Las Vegas restaurant group from opening a new restaurant that would use the same name.

May 9, 2024

Courts

Three men convicted in 2021 shooting of promising figure skater during Kensington robbery

by Michael Tanenbaum

Three people have been convicted and sentenced in the November 2021 fatal shooting of Joshua Anthony Soto, a competitive figure skater who was killed during a robbery at his friend's house.

May 8, 2024

Podcast

Jason Kelce on Netflix's Tom Brady roast: 'I really don't get it'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jason and Travis Kelce talked about Netflix's 'The Greatest Roast of All Time' featuring Tom Brady during this week's episode of their 'New Heights' podcast. Jason said he doesn't understand why anyone would want to be subjected to a roast, but both brothers agreed the special was entertaining and offered their reactions to it.

May 8, 2024

Development

Resort in Wildwood Crest finishes restoration of two doo-wop motels

by Michael Tanenbaum

Madison Resorts Wildwood Crest, the $52 million project to preserve and combine the 1960s-era Oceanview and Royal Hawaiian motels, is now complete after renovations were made to both properties. They will be officially opened on May 16.

May 8, 2024

Weekend

Two-seater convertibles set to take over Ocean City Boardwalk on Saturday

by Michael Tanenbaum

Roadster Rally, a new event on the Ocean City Boardwalk, will have owners displaying their two-seater convertibles along the shore town beachside promenade for a judged competition to be held Saturday, May 11, from noon to 5 p.m. between Sixth Street and 14th Street. The event is free to attend and will feature a variety of makes and models.

May 7, 2024

Investigations

Dog treats stuffed with fish hooks found on Appalachian Trail in Lehigh County

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is investigating the discovery of dog treats that had been stuffed with fish hooks on the Appalachian Trail in Lehigh County. A hiker found the treats in Washington Township near the Lehigh Gap Nature Center.

May 7, 2024

Investigations

Pa. House GOP calls for probe into Philly DA's handling of Kevin Boyle warrant

by Michael Tanenbaum

Republicans in the Pennsylvania House have called on Attorney General Michelle Henry to conduct an investigation into Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for his role in the withdrawal of an arrest warrant for state Rep. Kevin Boyle on the eve of last month's primary election. Krasner's office said the Republicans are engaging in "political theater."