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

April 30, 2026

Investigations

Bucks County public adjuster charged with stealing $140,000 in insurance claims

by Michael Tanenbaum

Bucks County public adjuster Greg A. Micucci, 61, of Bristol Township, allegedly defrauded nine clients who had filed claims with their insurance companies to complete home repairs. Authorities say Micucci stole $140,000 over a two-year period.

April 29, 2026

Health News

Emergency room visits for tick bites hit highest level in a decade

by Michael Tanenbaum

Hospital visits for tick bites and illnesses are 'higher than normal' in nearly every part of the United States, the CDC says. The rate of emergency department visits this year is the highest since 2017.

April 29, 2026

Politics

Ocean City mayoral debate centers on future of Wonderland Pier site

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ocean City's mayoral candidates debated the future of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site on the boardwalk Tuesday night ahead of the election on May 12. Incumbent Mayor Jay Gillian, whose family once owned the amusement park, is facing challenges from Keith Hartzell and Pete Madden.

April 29, 2026

Education

Haverford College president rejects students' push to remove Howard Lutnick's name from library

by Michael Tanenbaum

Haverford College will not convene a committee that was requested by students to review renaming the school's library, which bears the name of major donor and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Lutnick has faced scrutiny since testifying before Congress that he visited the private island of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

April 29, 2026

Music

WXPN will count down top 250 songs with Philly ties over Fourth of July weekend

by Michael Tanenbaum

WXPN will celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary by naming the top 250 songs that have connections to Philadelphia. The countdown will air July 3-5 and feature songs that are from, by or about the city.

April 27, 2026

Real Estate

Developer buying McGlinchey's bar in Center City uses Zach Bryan-inspired LLC

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia-based developer Alterra Property Group is acquiring McGlinchey's, the decades-old dive bar that closed last summer in Center City, in a deal that will include the property and its liquor license.

April 27, 2026

Entertainment

What's a Squonk, the IronPigs' latest alternate identity?

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will pay tribute to Pennsylvania's mythical cryptid, the Squonk, by adopting the creature as the team's alternate mascot on June 6 against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown.

April 27, 2026

2026 Election

Pennsylvania primary election guide: What's at stake and the races to watch

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania's 2026 primary elections will be held Tuesday, May 19. This year's primary features several key races, including the Democratic primary for the Third Congressional District.

April 23, 2026

Investigations

New Jersey man charged with operating 80 illegal marijuana vending machines

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ben Gross, 40, of Toms River, and three others have been charged with illegally operating marijuana vending machine business Barbwire at 80 unlicensed locations in the state. The company allegedly earned up to $20,000 a day on sales.

April 23, 2026

Lifetsyle

Rare Kobe Bryant card sells for $3.15 million, topping recent records

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 1997 Kobe Bryant sports card — one of only 10 in existence — was sold for $3.15 million to collectibles marketplace Alt. The sale set the record for the priciest solo Kobe Bryant card, surpassing the previous high of $2.4 million.