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

August 18, 2025

Politics

Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity to run for governor against Josh Shapiro

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced Monday she will run for governor next year against Democrat Josh Shapiro, who may be vying for the White House in 2028. Garrity hopes to become the first woman elected governor in Pennsylvania.

August 13, 2025

Politics

Sylvester Stallone, who once compared Donald Trump to Rocky Balboa, chosen as Kennedy Center honoree

by Michael Tanenbaum

President Donald Trump announced longtime supporter Sylvester Stallone is one of this year's Kennedy Center honorees. Trump, who chairs the Kennedy Center board, will host the ceremony in December.

August 13, 2025

Technology

Strange light seen in Philly sky Tuesday night likely caused by rocket launch

by Michael Tanenbaum

People in Philadelphia and along much of the East Coast saw a unusual display of light in the sky on Tuesday night. The glowing, boomerang-shaped light likely was caused by one of two rocket launched that took place in Florida and Europe.

August 13, 2025

Government

City will return controversial Frank Rizzo statue to original owners

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Art Commission voted Wednesday to return the statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo to the monument committee that commissioned it. The sculpture was removed from outside the Municipal Services Building amid protests in 2020.

August 12, 2025

Government

Philadelphia Art Commission to vote on fate of Frank Rizzo statue that's been in storage since 2020 removal

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Art Commission will vote Wednesday on whether to return the controversial statue of former Philadelphia Police Commissioner and Mayor Frank Rizzo to the group that commissioned the sculpture in 1998.

August 12, 2025

'Task,' Brad Ingelsby's follow-up to 'Mare of Easttown,' gets official trailer and Sept. 7 premiere date

by Michael Tanenbaum

"Task," the forthcoming HBO series from "Mare of Easttown" creator Brad Ingelsby, premieres Sept. 7 on HBO. The series, filmed in the Philly region, stars Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent investigating drug house robberies.

August 12, 2025

Entertainment

John Oliver to perform New Year's Eve stand-up set at the Met Philadelphia

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comedian and 'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver will perform a stand-up set on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Met Philadelphia. Oliver's New Year's Eve show in Philly is part of a four-city tour to close out the year.

August 11, 2025

Media

Mike Missanelli says layoff at 97.5 The Fanatic prevented him from retiring 'with a lil dignity'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Veteran sports talk host Mike Missanelli, who was laid off by 97.5 The Fanatic on Friday, said he had been planning to retire at the end of his contract in February. Station owner Beasley Media Group made cuts at several stations.

August 11, 2025

Social Media

Tyrese Maxey reveals he has no idea how to use a can opener

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey went on Instagram Live to request help from his fans on how to use a can opener. The 24-year-old never learned the skill, and he made several bumbling attempts to open a can to feed his dogs.

August 8, 2025

Recreation

Montgomery County man's first time fishing ends with record-setting catch in Maryland

by Michael Tanenbaum

Dominic Vuotto, of Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, set a state record in Maryland on July 26 when he caught a 21.3-pound blueline tilefish the coast of Ocean City. The charter trip was his first fishing experience.