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 26, 2025
Wildlife
Wild turkey on solo 'adventure' captures curiosity of Fishtown residents
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
Investigations
Fake nurse sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison for sexual assaults at Montgomery County urgent care clinics
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 25, 2025
Family-Friendly
Philadelphia Orchestra to perform NFL Films classics while TVs show Eagles highlights at the Mann Center in July
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 24, 2025
Courts
Even though Gary Busey pleaded not guilty in N.J. groping case, he hopes to enter program to avoid trial
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
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.
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.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 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 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.Just In
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- For Tattooed Mom to resume live music performances, L&I says it must obtain permits and a license
- Starting this weekend, $5 shuttle bus rides to the shore are available
- FDA approves pill that lowers cholesterol as effectively as more expensive, injectable forms
- Phillies RP Brad Keller will miss the rest of the season with torn UCL
- Phillies announce 2027 schedule
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