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

July 2, 2026

Investigations

Police fatally shoot armed man outside St. Christopher's Hospital in North Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Philadelphia police officer shot and killed an armed man Thursday morning outside St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in North Philadelphia, authorities said. The circumstances of the shooting are under investigation.

July 2, 2026

Streaming

How to watch Pope Leo's Liberty Medal address on Friday

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pope Leo XIV will receive the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center on Friday morning, giving an address from the Vatican that will be livestreamed at 10:45 a.m.

July 2, 2026

HBO's 'Task' to film in Manayunk next week for second season

by Michael Tanenbaum

HBO crews will be in Manayunk on July 8-9 to film scenes for Season 2 of Brad Ingelsby's hit crime drama 'Task.' Several neighborhood streets will be shut down during the production.

July 1, 2026

Investigations

U.S. Marshals offer $5,000 rewards to find teens charged with killing Penn State student

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two teenagers accused of fatally shooting Penn State University student Billy Schmidt, 22, in South Philadelphia on June 6 are being sought by authorities. Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming, both 16, remain at large. U.S. Marshals are offering $5,000 rewards for information leading to their arrests.

June 30, 2026

America250

Where to catch 'Big Boy,' the world's largest operating steam locomotive, on its tour through Philly region

by Michael Tanenbaum

Union Pacific Railroad's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, will make its way into the Philadelphia region this week as part of its first East Coast tour. Here's where it can be seen in the area.

June 30, 2026

Government

Collingswood weighs dropping dry town status to allow liquor sales at restaurants

by Michael Tanenbaum

Leaders in Collingswood are considering whether to pass a resolution that would allow voters to decide in November if the borough should allow liquor sales. The Camden County community has been a dry town for more than a century.

June 30, 2026

Investigations

Freight train derails in Bensalem near Neshaminy Falls station

by Michael Tanenbaum

A freight train derailed in Bensalem on Tuesday afternoon, prompting authorities to advise nearby residents to shelter in place during an investigation of the overturned railcars. There's no threat to the public, officials said.

June 30, 2026

Business

LOVE Park's 'flying saucer' to host beer garden before permanently housing coffee shop next year

by Michael Tanenbaum

The long-vacant Love Park Welcome Center, affectionately known as the 'flying saucer,' has new tenants who will bring a beer garden and coffee shop to the circular building at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

June 29, 2026

Development

Exton Square Mall abruptly closing stores with redevelopment plan still in legal limbo

by Michael Tanenbaum

The stores inside Exton Square Mall in Chester County will close on Tuesday, June 30, as mall owner Abrams Realty & Development is in a legal battle with West Whiteland Township over its proposed plan to redevelop the 75-acre site.

June 25, 2026

Development

Ocean City designates boardwalk's Wonderland Pier site an area in need of rehabilitation

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ocean City's City Council voted Thursday night to designate the former Wonderland Pier boardwalk site an area in need of rehabilitation. The measure helps clear a path for property owner Icona Resorts to build a hotel at the site.