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

November 19, 2020

Development

Philadelphia Housing Authority commits 240 properties for affordable development

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Housing Authorities has agreed to support the development of 240 affordable housing properties in neighborhoods surrounding Fishtown, Kensington and Northern Liberties. The projects will be in partnership with several Latino non-profit organizations, which have played a role in similar affordable housing initiatives over the last decade.

November 18, 2020

Youth Sports

Teen on Philadelphia Little Flyers suffers serious injuries in New Jersey game

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Little Flyers youth hockey player Brian Page, 17, was seriously injured during a tournament game in New Jersey on Nov. 15. He underwent emergency surgery in Philadelphia. A GoFundMe campaign started by a teammate has gained widespread support as Page looks ahead to a long recovery.

November 18, 2020

Investigations

Classmate charged in alleged conspiracy to kill Delaware teen Madison Sparrow

by Michael Tanenbaum

Delaware prosecutors charged 17-year-old Annika Stalczynski with first degree murder and conspiracy in the death of Madison Sparrow, the Newark girl whose body was found in the woods in early October. Sparrow's ex-boyfriend, Noah Sharp, had already been charged last month.

November 18, 2020

Sixers

As Sixers prepare for NBA Draft, Allen Iverson arrives in retro SLAM bobblehead form

by Michael Tanenbaum

Allen Iverson gets a new limited edition bobblehead from FOCO, which partnered with SLAM Magazine commemorate the Sixers legend's front cover pose in March 1999. Philadelphia enters the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday night with the 21st overall pick.

November 18, 2020

Beer

Wawa, 2SP return with another batch of coffee beers for 2020 holidays

by Michael Tanenbaum

Wawa and 2SP Brewing Company, both based in Delaware County, have teamed up again to release three coffee beers for the 2020 holiday season. The Holiday Reserve Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout and Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Stout will begin hitting shelves on Nov. 20.

November 17, 2020

Business

In North Wildwood, Establishment at 100 to be replaced by Philly bar Curran's, report says

by Michael Tanenbaum

Curran's, an Irish pub with locations in Tacony and Bensalem, may be taking over the space of Establishment at 100, the North Wildwood bar that closed for good last weekend.

November 17, 2020

Public Art

Neon 'Electric Philadelphia' mural lights up I-676 underpass

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new mural from artists David Guinn and Drew Billiau is complete on 6th Street in Philadelphia, bringing neon lights to an Interstate 676 underpass between Race and Wood streets.

November 17, 2020

Investigations

Woman allegedly stole $394,000 from Ardmore business for Cowboys games, buttock augmentation

by Michael Tanenbaum

Tiarah Brokenborough, 29, of Ardmore, allegedly stole more than $394,000 from Hynes Roofing and Siding, according to Montgomery County prosecutors. The stolen funds were spent on tickets to professional sports games, vacations, plastic surgery, rent, and fine dining, investigators said.

November 17, 2020

2020 Election

Reputed mob boss Joey Merlino roped into bizarre Philly election fraud conspiracy

by Michael Tanenbaum

A fake news story about "Skinny" Joey Merlino claimed the former Philadelphia mob boss was involved in a scheme to commit widespread ballot fraud in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania to tilt the 2020 election in favor of Joe Biden. An attorney for Merlino said the claims, published on a conspiracy website, were entirely false.

November 16, 2020

Government

Philly imposes sweeping new COVID-19 restrictions through rest of 2020

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia has imposed wide-ranging restrictions to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases, which have reached their highest level since the initial peak of the coronavirus pandemic in April. Indoor dining will be prohibited along with new limits on various other gatherings and activities.