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.
August 12, 2026
Development
Battleship New Jersey plans $24 million renovation with expanded visitor center
A $24.25 million renovation planned at Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial includes an expansion of the visitor center, a new parking garage and infrastructure upgrades to the historic World War II-era vessel.August 11, 2026
Development
Ocean City groups file lawsuit over Wonderland Pier site's rehabilitation status
Civic groups in Ocean City have filed a lawsuit seeking to void the city's decision to designate the former Wonderland Pier amusement park property as an area in need of rehabilitation.August 10, 2026
Arts & Culture
Time is running out for the Philadelphia Portal to find a new home
The Philadelphia Portal, which has been in the city for two years, will need to find a new location and partner by the end of October to remain in the area as part of the global network of video sculptures.August 10, 2026
Donations
National Constitution Center receives $2 million endowment to permanently fund Liberty Medal prizes
The National Constitution Center has received a $2 million donation from developer Ira Lubert and his wife, Pam Estadt, to create a permanent endowment for the Liberty Medal's $100,000 cash prizes.August 10, 2026
Investigations
Canadian woman allegedly stole Bensalem-bound package carrying $43,500 worth of jewelry
A woman allegedly stole a FedEx package that contained $43,500 worth of gold and silver jewelry meant for a recipient in Bensalem, authorities said. Kaileigh Hogan, 25, of Ontario, was arrested at the U.S.-Canada border.August 7, 2026
Government
America's 250th birthday has passed, but New Jersey still plans to issue a commemorative license plate
New Jersey is creating a commemorative license plate for the nation's 250th anniversary that will be used to support a fund that preserves the state's Revolutionary War sites.August 7, 2026
Movies
Upcoming PBS docuseries, 'Bucks County, USA,' to examine suburbs' political division
Bucks County will be featured in an upcoming PBS docuseries that examines how political tensions in the battleground suburb impact communities and reflect national divisions. The project is directed by award-winning filmmakers Barry Levinson and Robert May. The series premieres Sept. 20.August 6, 2026
Transportation
SEPTA's 11th Street Station to close for a year for accessibility upgrades
SEPTA's 11th Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line will close for one year starting Sept. 5. The $44 million project will include new street-level elevators from Market Street to the station's platforms.August 6, 2026
Investigations
Delco police officer fatally shot man armed with a knife, authorities say
An Aldan Borough police officer fatally shot a man early Thursday morning while responding to a 911 call, authorities said. The Delaware County District Attorney's office will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting. Investigators say the man was armed with a knife.August 6, 2026
Media
Phillies auction winner nails opportunity to call inning on radio broadcast
Phillies fan Louis Kalb, a substitute teacher from South Jersey, joined the team's radio broadcast Wednesday night to call the third inning as the prize for winning one of the team's annual Phantastic Auction offerings that support charitable causes.Just In
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- Eagles-Rams Week 4 injury report, with analysis
- More than 300 works coming to Philly for first major U.S. Marcel Duchamp retrospective in over 50 years
- More than 100 vendors coming to Hagley Craft Fair in Wilmington Oct. 17-18
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