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 25, 2018

Investigations

'Road Rules' alum Brian Lancaster died of accidental drug overdose in Phoenixville, coroner says

by Michael Tanenbaum

Brian Lancaster, of Havertown, Delaware County, who competed in the 90s MTV reality show "Road Rules" died of an accidental drug overdose in Phoenixville earlier this year, according to a statement from the Chester County Coroner.

May 25, 2018

Real Estate

Kushner Companies sells stake in Northern Liberties' Schmidt's Commons to Post Brothers

by Michael Tanenbaum

Schmidt's Commons, the once bustling Northern Liberties hotspot known as the Piazza, will look to new owners for its second revival attempt in five years, according to a statement released Friday afternoon.

May 25, 2018

Restaurants

Santucci's Original Square Pizza headed to Jersey Shore

by Michael Tanenbaum

Santucci's Original Square Pizza, which has locations in the Italian Market, Roxborough and North Philadelphia, will reportedly open up its first New Jersey location in Ventnor.

May 25, 2018

Investigation

South Jersey hiker drowned attempting to cross Kennebec River in Maine

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Burlington County man who went missing earlier this month was found dead this week after apparently drowning during an attempt to cross the Kennebec River in Maine.

May 24, 2018

Development

Renderings show project proposed next to Schmidt's Commons in Northern Liberties

by Michael Tanenbaum

Plans for one of the last remaining Northern Liberties lots held by developer Bart Blatstein will go before the Philadelphia's Civic Design Review board early next month.

May 24, 2018

Infrastructure

Pennsylvania crews plan marathon to attack pothole epidemic

by Michael Tanenbaum

PennDOT will commit $180 million to fix potholes, resurface interstates and complete other transportation infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania over the next few years.

May 24, 2018

Restaurants

New Chick-fil-A set to open in Cherry Hill after Memorial Day

by Michael Tanenbaum

The long Memorial Day weekend just got a little bit better for Cherry Hill residents. They'll have a new Chick-fil-A waiting for them on the other side. The fast food restaurant announced Thursday that its next Cherry Hill location, 1749 Marlton Pike East, will officially open its doors on May 31.

May 24, 2018

Investigation

Bucks County man who allegedly killed 14-year-old cousin now faces attempted rape charge

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Bucks County say the 20-year-old man Bristol Township man accused of stabbing his teenage cousin more than 80 times in late March was motivated by an attempted rape at the family's home in Croydon.

May 23, 2018

Late Night

Jimmy Kimmel makes fun of new Starbucks bathroom policy in wake of Philly arrests

by Michael Tanenbaum

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel offers satirical skit on Starbucks' public relations efforts after two black men were arrested at a store location in Philadelphia last month.

May 23, 2018

Investigation

Former Phillies slugger Lenny Dykstra charged for allegedly threatening Uber driver

by Michael Tanenbaum

Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra, a man whose run-ins with the law may rival his RBIs some day, was arrested Wednesday morning on charges that he allegedly threatened a New Jersey Uber driver with a gun and had various drugs in his possession.