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

March 28, 2025

Transportation

Lombard Circle ramp to I-95 to close for 2 years due to highway capping project

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Lombard Circle ramp that connects Columbus Boulevard to Interstate 95 North in Philadelphia will close for 2 years beginning April 7, 2025. The closure is needed so workers can build new cap over I-95 that will support Penn's Landing Park on the Delaware River Waterfront. Motorists will be detoured to the I-95 ramp at Summer Street.

March 28, 2025

Real Estate

Philadelphia Housing Authority 'aggressively' buying apartments to boost affordable housing inventory

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is buying struggling apartment buildings to create affordable housing, planning to spend $500 million for 2,000 units in coming months.

March 27, 2025

History

Penn archaeologists help uncover 3,600-year-old tomb of Egyptian pharaoh

by Michael Tanenbaum

Working with their Egyptian colleagues, archaeologists from the Penn Museum have unearthed the tomb of an ancient pharaoh who ruled about 3,600 years ago. The discovery in January was made 23 feet underground in a desert surrounding the sacred city of Abydos, whose ruling dynasty from that era is lesser-known than others in Egypt due to economic and political strife at the time.

March 27, 2025

Weather

Despite recent rainfall, Philly is still slowly climbing its way out of a drought

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia remains in a moderate drought despite an increase in rainfall in March, the first month with above average precipitation since August. Meteorologists say the the city needs more consistent rainfall to exit drought status because of a deficit that built up during the abnormally dry stretch that started in September.

March 26, 2025

Wildlife

Wild turkey on solo 'adventure' captures curiosity of Fishtown residents

by Michael Tanenbaum

A young male wild turkey has been gobbling at dawn and roosting in Fishtown's historic Palmer Cemetery, becoming a local celebrity nicknamed Cluck Norris. Residents have shared photos and videos on social media. Some say they can hear the bird gobbling in the morning around sunrise.

March 25, 2025

Family-Friendly

Philadelphia Orchestra to perform NFL Films classics while TVs show Eagles highlights at the Mann Center in July

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Eagles' Super Bowl winning season will be celebrated at the Mann Center on Thursday, July 24, with video highlights and a live performance of classic NFL Films songs by the Philadelphia Orchestra. A portion of the proceeds from will support the Mann Center’s free arts education initiatives and Eagles Autism Foundation.

March 25, 2025

Investigations

Fake nurse sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison for sexual assaults at Montgomery County urgent care clinics

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ramon Garcia, 34, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 5 to 10 years in state prison Monday after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting and spying on women at Carbon Health Urgent Care clinics in Jenkintown and Dresher. More than a dozen women told police that Garcia posed as a nurse to provide care he wasn't authorized to administer.

March 24, 2025

Courts

Even though Gary Busey pleaded not guilty in N.J. groping case, he hopes to enter program to avoid trial

by Michael Tanenbaum

Gary Busey, who was charged three years ago with groping women at a film convention in Cherry Hill, has applied to enter New Jersey's Pretrial Intervention Program for first-time offenders. The program allows some defendants, including those facing low-level sexual offenses, to have their cases dismissed and later expunged if they successfully complete court-ordered requirements.

March 21, 2025

Development

Exton Square Mall sold to developer that wants to build new homes, retail stores in its place

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Exton Square Mall in Chester County has been sold to Abrams Realty, which plans to demolish the mall and build hundreds of homes, new retail stores and other amenities. The 52-year-old mall was sold by Philadelphia-based company PREIT, which has sought to sell land at several of its malls for residential development.

March 21, 2025

Family-Friendly

New airshow coming to Wildwood. It will be the second aerial display at Jersey Shore this summer.

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new free airshow called 'Thunder Over the Waves' will take place above Wildwood's beaches and boardwalk on September 5-6, featuring military aircraft and parachute teams.