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 9, 2026

Wildlife

Rare albino cardinal, Frosty, finds new home after rescue from scorching heat in Lancaster City

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County will adopt a rare, baby albino cardinal that was found struggling to survive beneath a car in the middle of last week's heat wave.

July 9, 2026

History

Norcross family buys rare copy of Declaration of Independence at auction for $3.6 million

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey insurance executive George E. Norcross III placed the winning bid on behalf of his family for a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence that was put up for auction to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.

July 8, 2026

Investigations

Montgomery County DA drops assault charges against former sports talk host Mike Missanelli

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office has dropped the assault and harassment charges that were filed against former sports radio host Mike Missanelli after an alleged 'scuffle' with his fiancée in April.

July 8, 2026

Investigations

N.J. sergeant charged with animal cruelty after two K-9s die in hot car

by Michael Tanenbaum

Salem County Sheriff's Office sergeant Cody L. Henderson, 41, faces animal cruelty charges for leaving two K-9s inside a hot car for seven hours on May 29, leading to the dogs' deaths.

July 7, 2026

Music

Patti LaBelle and Boyz II Men to perform at MLB All-Star Game

by Michael Tanenbaum

Patti LaBelle will sing the national anthem in front of her hometown Philly crowd at the MLB All-Star Game on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. Philly natives Boyz II Men will perform during a break after the fifth inning.

July 7, 2026

Investigations

Bucknell strength coach charged in death of football player who collapsed during workout in 2024

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Bucknell University football strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis faces charges of aggravated hazing, involuntary manslaughter and related offenses in the death of Calvin 'CJ' Dickey Jr. in July 2024.

July 3, 2026

History

Pope Leo XIV says United States' 250th anniversary is an opportunity for country to recommit to its ideals

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pope Leo XIV was honored with the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center on Friday and gave an address live from the Vatican discussing the global impact of America's founding principles.

July 3, 2026

Health News

'Big Boy' train arrives in Philly after more than 100 onlookers were treated for heat-related illnesses near Reading

by Michael Tanenbaum

More than 100 people were treated for heat-related illnesses on Thursday at the Reading Railroad Outer Station in Muhlenberg during an event for the tour of Union Pacific's Big Boy steam locomotive, authorities said. The historic train engine arrived in Philadelphia Friday as temperatures soared ahead of its display at the Navy Yard on Saturday and Sunday.

July 3, 2026

Investigations

Second teen surrenders to police to face charges in killing of Penn State student

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kaiseem Smith, 16, of Wilmington, surrendered to police for his alleged role in the robbery and shooting of Penn State University student Billy Schmidt, 22, in South Philadelphia on June 6. Smith's alleged accomplice, Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested Wednesday in Colorado.

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.