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

May 1, 2025

Transportation

Montgomery County town to remove squiggly road lines after community backlash

by Michael Tanenbaum

Montgomery Township officials will eliminate the zigzag road pattern installed on Grays Lane in March after residents complained the experimental traffic calming measure created new problems.

May 1, 2025

Politics

Bernie Sanders urges supporters to defend democracy at May Day rally outside City Hall

by Michael Tanenbaum

Thousands of people gathered in Center City on Thursday to see U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speak at a May Day rally outside Philadelphia City Hall. Sanders talked about the plight of U.S. workers and the threats posed to democracy by the policies of President Donald Trump.

May 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Bradley Cooper, part-time cook, makes cheesesteaks for Eagles staff at NovaCare Complex

by Michael Tanenbaum

Actor Bradley Cooper and his business partner, Danny DiGiampietro of Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philly, went to the NovaCare Complex on Thursday to cook cheesesteaks for the Eagles staff.

April 30, 2025

Children's Health

COVID-19 puts kids at increased risk of kidney, heart and gut problems

by Michael Tanenbaum

Children and young adults are at greater risk for a variety of kidney, gut and heart problems if they have had past COVID-19 infections, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania.

April 30, 2025

Investigations

Philly notary public charged with forging documents to steal deeds of more than 20 city homes

by Michael Tanenbaum

A notary public in Philadelphia allegedly committed deed fraud to steal more than 20 homes from their owners beginning in 2017. District Attorney Larry Krasner said the defendant is accused of forging signatures and falsifying documents as part of a conspiracy to steal properties.

April 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Tokyo's Nihonbashi Philly is serving its cheesesteaks at these 2 pop-up events

by Michael Tanenbaum

Nihonbashi Philly, the Tokyo bar known for its cheesesteaks, will be at pop-up events at Liberty Kitchen in Fishtown on Wednesday, April 30, and outside Yanaga Kappa Izakaya in Northern Liberties on Monday, May 5.

April 29, 2025

Investigations

Body pulled from Cooper River last year is Camden woman who went missing 15 years ago, DNA testing confirms

by Michael Tanenbaum

Bernadine Gunner, the 52-year-old Camden woman whose remains were found in a car pulled out of the Cooper River last spring, has been identified conclusively with the help of DNA testing, Camden County prosecutors said Tuesday.

April 28, 2025

Streaming

The Eagles are visiting the White House for winning the Super Bowl; here's how to watch

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles will visit the White House on Monday afternoon to meet with President Donald Trump and celebrate the team's 2025 Super Bowl victory. The event takes place at 4 p.m. on the South Lawn, and it will be streamed live on YouTube by MSNBC.

April 28, 2025

Development

H Mart in Cherry Hill to open food court in fall after upcoming renovation

by Michael Tanenbaum

Asian supermarket H Mart is remodeling its store in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to add a new food court with up to six restaurants this fall. Korean restaurant Mirim, which has an outpost at the H Mart in Philadelphia, will be among the vendors at the market along with Korean fried chicken chain Don Chicken.

April 25, 2025

Food & Drink

Saturday is National Pretzel Day. Here's where to get freebies in Philly.

by Michael Tanenbaum

National Pretzel Day is Saturday, April 26, and a number of shops in Philadelphia will be giving away free soft pretzels and other promotions for customers. Philly Pretzel Factory, Center City Pretzel Co., Auntie Anne's and more will offer freebies and member rewards to celebrate the informal holiday.