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.
April 9, 2026
Recreation
Aronimink Golf Club prepares for 200,000 spectators to descend on course in May
Aronimink Golf Club is preparing to welcome about 200,000 people will flock to Newtown Square as the storied Aronimink Golf Club hosts the PGA Championship for the first time since 1962.April 8, 2026
Investigations
Former sports radio host Mike Missanelli charged with assaulting fiancée
Retired sports radio personality Mike Missanelli has been charged with assaulting his fiancée at his home in Lower Merion Township. Missanelli, 70, allegedly slapped his fiancée in the head and drew blood. He's charged with simple assault and harassment.April 8, 2026
Investigations
State trooper pleads guilty to secretly filming women to create AI-generated pornography
Stephen Kamnik, a Pennsylvania State Police corporal in Montgomery County, pleaded guilty to secretly taking photos and videos of women to create AI-generated pornography, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said.April 8, 2026
Government
Jersey Shore towns get $99 million in federal funding for beach replenishment
Jersey Shore communities in Cape May County will get $99 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for beachfill and dune projects in Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City and Strathmere over the coming months.April 8, 2026
Investigations
One man dead, two missing after CHOP parking garage partially collapses in Grays Ferry
A parking garage under construction in Grays Ferry partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, killing one man and prompting a heavy emergency rescue response to the site in Southwest Philly, police said. Two people remain missing and a search-and-rescue operation is ongoing.April 7, 2026
Government
Lower Merion activates township's first automated red light cameras
Lower Merion Township has activated its first red light cameras at the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and Remington Road. A warning period will continue through June 5. After that, violators will be mailed citations with $100 fines.April 7, 2026
Music
Kurt Vile releases first single from upcoming album 'Philadelphia's been good to me'
Kurt Vile will release his next album, 'Philadelphia's been good to me,' on May 29 via Verve Records. The music video for the first single, 'Chance to Bleed,' features Vile's band performing at Kung Fu Necktie in Kensington.April 6, 2026
TV
'Philly Homicide' returns to uncover what it takes to solve high-profile cases
'Philly Homicide,' the true crime series on Oxygen TV, will return for Season 2 on April 11. The show, hosted by retired Bensalem detective Chris McMullin, will feature the murder case of radio personality April Kauffman in its 10 episodes.April 6, 2026
Real Estate
Nick Castellanos sells South Jersey mansion, once owned by Ben Simmons, for $4.89 million
Ex-Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has sold his Moorestown, New Jersey, mansion for $4.89 million. The home previously was owned by former Sixers star Ben Simmons. The new buyer is listed as Half Dozen LLC, an entity believed to be tied to another athlete.April 6, 2026
Government
Philly's street-sweeping program returns with parking restrictions in 14 neighborhoods
Philadelphia's street-sweeping program returns in 2026 with an expanded maintenance area in 14 city neighborhoods. Crews will be out cleaning roadways until the end of October. Parking restrictions will be in effect on designated roads.Just In
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