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

January 13, 2026

Donations

Mount Moriah Cemetery seeks donations to beef up security after grave-robbing spree

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery volunteer group is seeking donations to repair fences and install security cameras in the wake of an alleged grave-robbing spree by 34-year-old Jonathan Gerlach, who was charged last week.

January 13, 2026

Business

Nordstrom Rack to open new stores in Exton and Media this fall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Discount retailer Nordstrom Rack will open new stores this fall in Exton and Media, expanding the chain's presence in the greater Philadelphia area.

January 12, 2026

Government

City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philly Parks & Recreation is seeking a business to lease the vacant LOVE Park Welcome Center, known as the 'flying saucer.' After a decade of trying to find a tenant, the city is banking on a 2026 tourism boom to change its fortune.

January 12, 2026

Business

Wawa's shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wawa is closing its all-digital store at 3300 Market St. on Jan. 21. The location, which occupies the ground floor of a parking garage owned by Drexel University, opened in 2018 and transitioned to a shelfless format in 2023.

January 9, 2026

Business

Penn graduate John Ternus reportedly in the running to become Apple's next CEO

by Michael Tanenbaum

University of Pennsylvania alumnus John Ternus, Apple's head of hardware engineering, is among the top contenders to replace Tim Cook as the next CEO as the tech giant weighs its succession plans, according to the New York Times.

January 9, 2026

Movies

Bam Margera allows archival footage of stunts to appear in new 'Jackass' movie

by Michael Tanenbaum

Bam Margera agreed to allow archival footage of his stunts in the upcoming 'Jackass 5,' set to be released in June. Margera was kicked off the franchise's last film over a contractual clause related to his history of substance abuse.

January 8, 2026

Development

Ocean City Planning Board rejects measure to clear way for Wonderland Pier hotel project

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Ocean City Planning Board has voted not to recommend the former site of Gillian's Wonderland Pier on the boardwalk be designated as an area in need of rehabilitation. The back-and-forth saga revolves around Icona Resorts' contentious plan to build a luxury hotel at the former amusement park property.

January 8, 2026

Investigations

More than 100 human skeletal remains found in home of man who was arrested at Mount Moriah Cemetery

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 34-year-old man allegedly was caught breaking into a grave at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Yeadon Borough on Monday night, leading authorities to a Lancaster County home where police found more than 100 human skeletons, the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said Thursday..

January 7, 2026

Health News

Eagles' Saquon Barkley teams with Red Cross on blood drive to address winter shortages

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is working with the American Red Cross to promote a blood drive as the organization looks to make up for declining donations during the winter months.

January 6, 2026

Business

The Trump Store in Bensalem to close after six years

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Trump Store, a Bensalem shop that sells merchandise inspired by the president, will close at the end of January after a six-year run in a shopping center on State Road.