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.
July 2, 2025
Investigations
Wyncote man's alleged warranty fraud scheme cost tech company $250,000 in hard drives
Kwan Woo Lee, 29, of Wyncote, allegedly defrauded Seagate Technology out of $250,000 by exploiting the company's warranty policy. Over a period lasting more than a year, Lee allegedly submitted false claims on the company's hardware to obtain more than 400 devices, prosecutors said. Dozens were resold on the secondary market, and Lee allegedly used prepaid cards to avoid being charged for replacement hard drives. He's charged with corrupt organizations, theft by unlawful taking and related offenses.July 2, 2025
Investigations
Man who breached Philly airport security to catch his plane must pay American Airlines $59,000 in restitution
Jonathan Beaulieu, who skipped a TSA checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport to board his flight in June 2024 has been ordered to pay $59,000 in restitution to American Airlines for the cancelation of the flight, federal prosecutors said. Beaulieu, 32, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the security breach.July 2, 2025
Transportation
SEPTA to begin charging for parking lots on weekends and holidays
Starting Monday, July 7, SEPTA will charge customers for use of the authority's surface parking lots and three garages on weekends and holidays. The fees, already in effect on weekdays, are $2 for surface lots and $4 for the garages at Frankford Transportation Center, Norristown Transportation Center and Lansdale Station. SEPTA says year-round fees are necessary in face of its budget crisis. All lots previously were free for a four-year period during the COVID-19 pandemic.July 1, 2025
Lawsuits
Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy chain sued by chef of King of Prussia mall location that closed in February
Chicken Guy, the sandwich chain run by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, is facing a federal lawsuit from chef Kevin Cooper, a former Food Network contestant who alleges he was not paid his $100,000 salary and operating expenses for the franchise he opened at the King of Prussia Mall.July 1, 2025
Social Media
Jared McCain uses social media influence to promote David Beckham's new fruit snack company
Sixers guard Jared McCain posted an endorsement for David Beckham's BeeUp honey-infused fruit snack brand on his influential social media accounts. The NBA guard is continuing to rehabbing from a knee injury.July 1, 2025
Recreation
Philly's newest waterfront park opens in Bridesburg later this month
Philly's new Robert Borski Park on the Delaware Riverfront in Bridesburg open to the public July 11. Located at 3150 Orthodox St., it is 10 acres of greenery, meadows and trails, named for a former U.S. congressman.June 30, 2025
Politics
Politician wants to change the Delaware Bay's name to the Bay of New Jersey
Bills introduced in New Jersey would change the name of the Delaware Bay to the Bay of New Jersey and attempt to redraw the borders between New Jersey and Delaware in order to realign ownership of land that that has been at the center of U.S. Supreme Court cases.June 30, 2025
Real Estate
Mansion at Aronimink Golf Club about to sell for more than $2.9 million
The mansion at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square is pending sale for more than its $2.9 million asking price. The five-bedroom estate offers sweeping views of the storied private club, which will host the 2026 PGA Championship next May.June 27, 2025
Investigations
Two charged with starting rowhome fire that killed pregnant mom, 2 kids in Strawberry Mansion
A man and woman are facing homicide charges for setting fire to a Strawberry Mansion rowhome earlier this month, killing a mother and her two children and injuring two others, police said Friday.June 26, 2025
Transportation
PPA's metered parking rates in Center City increase by $1 per hour on July 1
The Philadelphia Parking Authority's hourly metered parking rates in Center City will go up $1 in all zones effective July 1. Rates in the Center City Core zone will rise from $3 to $4. In the larger Center City area, they'll increase from $2.50 to $3.50 per hour, and long-term meters will rise from $1.50 to $2.50 per hour. The increase is the first time rates have gone up in Center City since 2014.Just In
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