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

June 5, 2026

Business

Rising Sun Inn, a tavern on an 18th century property that once hid the Liberty Bell, closes for pending sale

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Rising Sun Inn, a tavern on an 18th century Montgomery County property used to safeguard the Liberty Bell for a night during the Revolutionary War, has closed and will be sold to Franconia Township for historic preservation.

June 5, 2026

Arts & Culture

Sun Ra Arkestra mural to be unveiled in East Germantown

by Michael Tanenbaum

A mural honoring the Sun Ra Arkestra jazz collective will be unveiled June 13 on a wall of the October Gallery Museum at 6353 Greene St in East Germantown about a mile away from the band's landmark Morton Street rowhome.

June 4, 2026

Government

City Council cuts Mayor Parker's proposed taxes on Uber, Airbnb in preliminary budget approval

by Michael Tanenbaum

Mayor Cherelle Parker's push to tax Uber, Airbnb and other Big Tech companies was rejected Thursday in the preliminary $7.1 budget passed by City Council. Parker hoped her plan would raise revenue for the School District of Philadelphia and homeless programs.

June 4, 2026

Courts

Former Tabu Lounge bouncer convicted of involuntary manslaughter for punch that killed patron in 2022

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar bouncer Kenneth Frye, 29, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for punching Eric Pope, 41, and causing the man fatal injuries outside the club on 12th Street in Philadelphia's Gayborhood in 2022.

June 3, 2026

Health News

Cooper University Health Care plans new medical campus in Gloucester Township

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cooper University Health Care will construct a $300 million medical campus in Gloucester Township with advanced specialty care services. The five-story medical facility will be built on about 39 acres and is expected to open in 2029.

June 3, 2026

Media

John Kincade to depart 97.5 The Fanatic morning show this summer

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sports talk host John Kincade, who has been with 97.5 The Fanatic since 2021, said he is leaving the station the end of July for a combination of health reasons and to pursue other opportunities.

June 3, 2026

Investigations

Woman accused of faking brain cancer in GoFundMe scheme added to FBI's most wanted list

by Michael Tanenbaum

Vanessa O'Rourke, 37, was recently added to the FBI's most wanted list on charges that she faked having brain cancer to raise more than $11,000 on GoFundMe and at fundraisers in Montgomery County in 2015 and 2016.

June 2, 2026

Elections

Justin Murphy wins N.J. Republican primary for chance to face Cory Booker in race for U.S. Senate seat

by Michael Tanenbaum

In Tuesday's primary election in New Jersey, the Associated Press projects Republican attorney Justin Murphy as the winner of the GOP race for U.S. Senate. Murphy will now face incumbent Democrat Cory Booker in the November general election. In New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District, Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock defeated three other Democrats for the chance to challenge Republican Jeff Van Drew in November, according to the AP.

June 2, 2026

Donations

Christina Grimmie's family supports survivors of gun violence 10 years after singer's death

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ten years have passed since singer and New Jersey native Christina Grimmie, who starred on NBC's 'The Voice,' was killed by a stalker. Grimmie's family has spent the last decade raising money to support families of gun violence victims.

June 2, 2026

Business

Giant set to open grocery store in former Acme space at Andorra Shopping Center

by Michael Tanenbaum

Giant will open a new supermarket at the Andorra Shopping Center in Roxborough on Friday, June 19. The store will be the chain's seventh full-size store in Philadelphia. The shopping center is in the midst of a larger redevelopment.