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.
March 20, 2025
Development
Plymouth Meeting Mall building to be converted into apartments amid surge in office-to-residential development
An office building nearby the Plymouth Meeting Mall will be converted into an apartment complex with 149 units. The Monarq project, led by developer Keystone, comes amid a trend of residential projects being repurposed into commercial properties in the region.March 20, 2025
Transportation
Longwood Gardens to get direct bus lines from Philly, New York City
OurBus, the intercity charter bus service, will soon offer direct, round-trip bookings to Longwood Gardens from Philadelphia and New York City. The 1,100-acre botanical preserve in Kennett Square, Chester County, was ranked the best in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards in 2025.March 19, 2025
Social Justice
Penn Museum to return 19th century skull of Indigenous child to tribe leaders in Maine
The Penn Museum will soon return an Indigenous child's skull to the Wabanaki tribes in Maine in a deal that complies with the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The remains have been part of the museum's controversial Morton Cranial Collection of more than 1,300 skulls from around the world.March 19, 2025
Lawsuits
Phillies file lawsuit to stop analytics firms from selling software to division rivals
The Philadelphia Phillies are suing Zelus Analytics and Teamworks Innovations to prevent the software companies from licensing their data platform to more MLB teams, including rivals in the NL East. The Phillies, who have used the firms' analytics tools since 2022, claim the companies are attempting to violate their contract after it was extended for the 2025 season.March 18, 2025
TV
Peacock to offer streaming package to watch Phillies, Flyers and 76ers games on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Phillies, Flyers and 76ers games can now be streamed live on NBC Sports Philadelphia with an add-on package to a Peacock subscription, the network said Tuesday. The add-on, exclusive to subscribers in the Philly market, will cost $24.95 per month. The package is the first to allow viewers to watch these games without a cable subscription.March 18, 2025
Arts & Culture
Mann Center to partner with Mural Arts Philadelphia on three projects, including one to mark venue's 50th anniversary
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is teaming up with Philadelphia Mural Arts for three community projects with the U.S. semiquincentennial and the Mann Center's 50th anniversary approaching next year.March 17, 2025
Business
Wonder Food Hall approaches big rollout in Philly area, with 7 of 10 locations set to open in next couple months
Wonder Food Hall, the New York concept that lets people order from multiple restaurants in one purchase, will open 10 locations in the Philadelphia area, including seven in the next couple months. A Drexel University professor thinks the company could face an uphill battle in the region.March 17, 2025
Transportation
Market Street Bridge to close for 14 months starting August 2026 during $149 million rebuild
The 93-year-old Market Street Bridge connecting Center City and University City will begin a four-year reconstruction in March, with a complete closure planned from August 2026 to October 2027.March 14, 2025
Courts
Thief who stole famed paintings, World Series rings from Pa., N.J. museums sentenced to 8 years in prison
Thomas Trotta, the Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to stealing famous artwork, sports memorabilia and other antiques from museums across the region, was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in heists that spanned two decades and involved eight other people, federal prosecutors said. World Series rings and paintings by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock were among the stolen items.March 14, 2025
Development
Elmwood Park Zoo's expansion plans, which include new tiger exhibit and restaurant, move forward
The Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is planning a multimillion expansion that includes a new Amur tiger exhibit, a restaurant and an education center. Last year, the zoo opened a new welcome center, outdoor plaza and renovated animal hospital.Just In
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