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 3, 2026

Business

Burlington Stores to move headquarters from South Jersey to Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

Burlington Stores is moving its corporate headquarters from South Jersey to Philadelphia, bringing about 2,000 jobs to 3151 Market St. The Discount retail chain is investing $371 million for the move, which will start in 2028.

September 3, 2026

Investigations

Philly towing companies that were ordered to halt predatory tactics haven't stopped, attorney general says

by Michael Tanenbaum

Angelina's Towing and Recovery LLC and its affiliates in Philadelphia violated a court order to cease using predatory tactics, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said. A contempt petition seeks $220,000 in relief.

September 2, 2026

Business

Fishtown Pickle Project to open tasting room and brinery in Norris Square

by Michael Tanenbaum

Fishtown Pickle Project, the small business founded by husband-and-wife duo Mike Sicinski and Niki Toscani, will expand next year with a new tasting room and production facility at 1911-13 N. 2nd St. in Norris Square.

September 1, 2026

Social Media

M. Night Shyamalan digs up 'Signs'-era diary on debut of new YouTube channel

by Michael Tanenbaum

Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan debuted a YouTube channel that he hopes will 'deepen the relationship' with fans. In his first episode, he reads from a diary he kept during the making of his 2002 sci-fi thriller 'Signs.'

September 1, 2026

Investigations

Upper Pottsgrove police officer charged with manslaughter for killing college student who knocked on wrong door

by Michael Tanenbaum

Upper Pottsgrove police Cpl. Sean Farrell, 58, has been charged with manslaughter for the Aug. 23 shooting of 22-year-old Glenwood Pysher, who was out drinking with friends that night and went to the wrong address.

August 31, 2026

Social Media

Sixers guard Kentavius Caldwell-Pope's new apartment was struck by lightning while family was moving in, wife says

by Michael Tanenbaum

McKenzie Caldwell-Pope, the wife of new Sixers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, said the family's apartment in Philly flooded last week after their penthouse unit was struck by lightning while they were moving in.

August 31, 2026

Transportation

New speed cameras are now active on Route 13 in Philly, but the PPA won't fine violators — for now

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Parking Authority has started the 60-day warning period for new speed cameras installed at 11 locations along Route 13 in West and North Philadelphia. Starting Oct. 30, drivers who exceed the 25 mph will be mailed violation notices with fines ranging from $100-150.

August 28, 2026

Business

Jose Pistola's abruptly closes after 19 years of serving craft beers and Mexican food in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jose Pistola's, the craft beer bar and Mexican restaurant at 263 S. 15th St., has closed after 19 years in Center City. The owners' two other bars, Sancho Pistola's in Fishtown and Pistola's Del Sur in East Passyunk, remain open.

August 28, 2026

Music

Pearl Jam spontaneously broke out 'Ten' in full at a Philly concert 10 years ago. Now, it's being pressed on vinyl

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pearl Jam will release a vinyl pressing of its Philadelphia performance of 'Ten' at the Wells Fargo Center on April 29, 2016. The show marked the first time the grunge rockers played their debut album in full in the United States. The three-sided LP is due out Nov. 27.

August 27, 2026

Government

Strathmere to require beach tags next summer, ending free access to its shores

by Michael Tanenbaum

Strathmere's beaches will no longer be free to visit in 2027 after Upper Township officials approved an ordinance requiring beach tags from Memorial Day through the end of September moving forward. Preseason tags for the whole summer will cost $30. Daily tags will be $10, weekly tags will be $20 and seasonal tags will go for $45 during the summer months.