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 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 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 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 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.

January 5, 2026

Wildlife

Dead whale found on bow of ship at South Jersey port prompts investigation

by Michael Tanenbaum

A dead whale found on the bow of a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in South Jersey has prompted a federal investigation into the circumstances of the animal's death.

January 5, 2026

Business

Flakely Gluten Free bakery to move from Manayunk to Bryn Mawr in February

by Michael Tanenbaum

Flakely Gluten Free, the Manayunk bakery known for its pastry ATM vending machines, is moving from its Krams Street production space to a new walk-in storefront on Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr. Two of the bakery's four pastry ATMs also are moving to new locations in Roxborough and Fishtown.

January 2, 2026

Transportation

Girard Point Bridge to get $261 million in repairs over the next five years

by Michael Tanenbaum

PennDOT is beginning a $261 million project to repair the Girard Point Bridge on I-95 over the Schuylkill River. Work starts Jan. 12 and will take five years.

January 2, 2026

Lawsuits

Will Smith sued for wrongful termination by ex-tour member who reported alleged sexual harassment

by Michael Tanenbaum

Violinist Brian King Joseph has accused actor Will Smith of 'grooming and priming' him for sexual exploitation and then firing him for reporting the alleged harassment ahead of Smith's hip-hop album tour last year.

December 30, 2025

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: State budget standoff left SEPTA on the brink of fiscal collapse

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA faced a major funding crisis in 2025 that put transportation in the Philadelphia region in the hands of state lawmakers in Harrisburg. A long-term funding solution was not reached, leaving SEPTA to draw on capital funds.