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

September 23, 2021

Music

New Fishtown music venue Brooklyn Bowl sets opening date

by Michael Tanenbaum

Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, a new music venue in Fishtown, will debut Nov. 4, kicking off an initial run of 30 shows over the next several months. The venue, a LiveNation partner, includes bowling lanes and a restaurant. It adds to a growing district of music venues in Fishtown that have opened over the past several years, including the Fillmore Philadelphia and The Foundry.

September 23, 2021

Investigations

Contractor was hired to reseal driveways then allegedly just painted surfaces with black paint, Delco D.A. says

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two men face charges for pressuring homeowners in a Delaware County to hire them to reseal their driveways and then allegedly performing shoddy work, covering their driveways with black paint instead of sealant, authorities said. The Delaware County District Attorney's Office believe the pair has targeted senior citizens, and there could be more residents caught in the alleged scam. They are urged to come forward.

September 23, 2021

Women's Health

For women with infertility, baby boy born through Penn's uterus transplant program is a symbol of hope

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Penn Medicine Uterus Transplant Program celebrated its first child born from a living-donor uterus transplant in May. The recipient and donor, Chelsea Jovanovich and Cheryl Cichonski-Urban, have formed a lifelong bond around the journey they experienced. Now the Penn team is raising awareness of women's infertility and advocating for changes to the U.S. health care system to make the treatment more accessible.

September 23, 2021

Sixers

Kate Scott to become Sixers' new play-by-play announcer on TV broadcasts

by Michael Tanenbaum

Kate Scott will be the Philadelphia 76ers new play-by-play announcer for the team's TV broadcasts on NBC Sports Philadelphia. She fills the seat that had been occupied by Marc Zumoff, the Sixers legendary broadcaster for 27 years. Scott is the first woman to call games full-time for a pro sports team in Philadelphia and the second woman to handle play-by-play duties full-time for an NBA team.

September 23, 2021

Lottery

Winning $2 million Powerball lottery ticket sold at Wawa in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

A winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold at a Wawa convenience store in Philadelphia ahead of the drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The store in Logan Square, at 1707 Arch St., will receive a $10,000 bonus. Another winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold at a Wawa in Pottstown, Chester County earlier this month.

September 22, 2021

Investigations

Pat's King of Steaks not 'a public menace,' owner says after recent violent episodes

by Michael Tanenbaum

After a pair of violent incidents left two people dead outside Pat's King of Steaks in a span of two months, the owner of the Philadelphia cheesesteak shop is determined not to let the fallout negatively impact his business. Frank Olivieri says the South Philly landmark is "not a menace" to the community.

September 22, 2021

Sixers

Sixers choose cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to be next jersey patch sponsor

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers jerseys will feature the logo of cryptocurrency app Cyrpto.com during the 2021-2022 season. The team selected the cryptocurrency and NFT platform as its brand partner to replace StubHub. All four versions of the Sixers uniform this season will feature the Crypto.com patch on the left shoulder of the jersey.

September 20, 2021

Transportation

Center City roads closed as Adam Sandler's 'Hustle' continues filming in Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Production on Adam Sandler's upcoming Netflix film "Hustle" will shut down several streets in Center City on Monday as the project continues to highlight areas in and around Philadelphia. "Hustle" will star Adam Sandler as Stanley Beren, a struggling NBA scout who attempts to revive his career by bring a troubled overseas prospect to the United States.

September 20, 2021

Food & Drink

Smoked brisket cheesesteak from Pat's King of Steaks, Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue benefits charity

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pat's Steaks and Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue collaborated on a limited-time smoked brisket cheesesteak that will be served at their respective South Philly and King of Prussia locations on Wednesday, Sept. 22, starting at noon. Proceeds from the sale of the cheesesteaks will support the Philadelphia nonprofit Sanctuary Farm.

September 17, 2021

Investigations

Upper Darby man allegedly admits killing ex-girlfriend near Schuylkill River Trail, police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Freddy Remigio Mendieta Pando, 23, of Upper Darby, was charged with murder and related offenses in the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, 23-year-old Karina Torres. The victim's body was found Sept. 16 near the Betzwood Trailhead of the Schuylkill River Trail in Lower Providence Township, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.