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.
November 13, 2025
Lawsuits
North Wildwood sues N.J. over scrapped $54 million beach replenishment project
North Wildwood is suing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection over the suspension of a $54 million plan that would have replenished sand on its eroded beaches.November 13, 2025
Government
Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall near home in Western Pa.
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) was hospitalized Thursday after he fell during a morning walk near his home in Braddock. Fetterman, 56, became lightheaded from a flare-up for ventricular fibrillation, his spokesperson said.November 7, 2025
Development
Parker says Market East plan is open to input. Residents, scarred by Sixers arena fight, aren't buying it.
Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a commission to redevelop East Market Street. Comcast and the 76ers plan to demolish buildings for World Cup activities in 2026.November 7, 2025
Arts & Culture
Philly muralist's biggest project yet is an ode to Netflix at the King of Prussia Mall
Muralist Emily White painted the mural outside the new Netflix House venue at the King of Prussia Mall. It depicts a demogorgon from 'Stranger Things,' a silhouette of Wednesday Addams and tributes to eight other shows and movies.November 6, 2025
Wildlife
Three African serval cats escape from Pa. wildlife refuge
Cricket Wildlife Center in the Lehigh Valley is searching for three African serval cats that escaped from their enclosure on Wednesday night after a wind storm damaged the pen, the refuge said.November 5, 2025
Media
Sports anchor Jeff Skversky says he's returning to FOX29 in a 'full circle moment'
Jeff Skversky, the longtime sports anchor at 6ABC, will return to Philadelphia TV news this week on FOX29. He got his start in Philly TV at FOX29 in 2008. He most recently had been working in Detroit.November 5, 2025
Real Estate
Sea Isle City's Oar House Pub, known for giant decorative lobster, hits market for $7 million
Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley neighborhood has been put up for sale for $7 million. The two-story waterfront property has been a restaurant since 1970, when it opened as the Lobster Loft.November 5, 2025
Business
Uchi, the sushi restaurant from James Beard winner Tyson Cole, to open in Rittenhouse on Nov. 17
James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole will open his acclaimed sushi restaurant Uchi in Philadelphia on Nov. 17. The concept, which originated in Austin in 2003, is headed to Rittenhouse on Sansom Street.November 4, 2025
2025 Election
Larry Krasner defeats Pat Dugan to win third term as Philly district attorney
Incumbent Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is projected to defeat Republican challenger Pat Dugan in Tuesday's election. The Associated Press called the race for Krasner a little over an hour after polls closed.November 4, 2025
Development
South Jersey's former Echelon Mall gets approval for redevelopment plan
The former Echelon Mall in Voorhees will be redeveloped and bring more than 300 homes to the Camden County town center. The mall has been largely vacant and closed to the public since a fire damaged the property last year.Just In
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