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

October 28, 2025

Development

Developer plans lawsuit after rejection of project to turn Exton Square Mall into residential community and retail center

by Michael Tanenbaum

Abrams Realty, the development company that hopes to turn the Exton Square Mall into a residential community and retail center, plans to sue West Whiteland Township after its board of supervisors rejected a project proposal.

October 28, 2025

Lawsuits

Pa., N.J. among 25 states suing USDA for release of SNAP benefit funding

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania and New Jersey have joined 23 other states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release suspended funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

October 27, 2025

Books

Jake Tapper says new book on extremist brought to justice shows risk of Trump 'devaluing' experts

by Michael Tanenbaum

CNN anchor and Philadelphia native Jake Tapper's new book, 'Race Against Terror,' tells the story of how the U.S. government made history prosecuting al-Qaeda operative Spin Ghul for killing American soldiers in Afghanistan.

October 27, 2025

Transportation

Road closures planned on 5-mile stretch of I-76 for paving and bridge repairs

by Michael Tanenbaum

A PennDOT project on Interstate 76 will close portions of the highway between Monday, Oct. 27, and Monday, Nov. 10. Crews will repave roads and repair bridges on a five-mile stretch from Philadelphia to Lower Merion Township.

October 24, 2025

Development

Sixers, Flyers accelerate timeline for new arena in South Philly, saying it will be complete by 2030

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Sixers and Flyers say they are aiming to complete their new arena at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia in 2030 — a year earlier than expected — to have it ready for the debut of the city's new WNBA franchise.

October 24, 2025

Recreation

King of Prussia is getting a 1.8-acre park that will join its growing trail system

by Michael Tanenbaum

Plans are taking shape for a new park in King of Prussia that will become part of an expanding network of trails meant to improve accessibility for the growing community. The 1.8-acre Recharge Park is expected to open in 2026.

October 23, 2025

Podcast

On 'New Heights,' Allen Iverson recalls 'the wrath' of Philly sports fans

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson appeared on the 'New Heights' podcast to promote his new memoir, 'Misunderstood,' and his new docuseries on Amazon Prime. In the interview, Iverson discusses his early days playing in Philly and how he dealt with the intensity of playing in a city with a rabid fanbase.

October 23, 2025

Government

Percentage of properties in Philly that are historically protected has doubled since 2016, report says

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new report from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia examines how the city's historic districts provide economic benefits and protect affordable housing.

October 22, 2025

Investigations

Keon King now charged with murder in killing of Kada Scott

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has filed homicide charges against Keon King, 21, the man suspected of kidnapping and killing Kada Scott, 23. The Mount Airy woman's remains were found near a closed school in East Germantown on Oct. 18, two weeks she disappeared.

October 22, 2025

Investigations

Chester County pharmacy ordered to pay $1 million for unapproved production of weight loss drugs

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania State Department fined Boothwyn Pharmacy $1 million for producing compounded versions of GLP-1 weight loss drugs without authorization at a facility in Kennett Square that had not been inspected.