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.
February 27, 2026
Development
SEPTA awards contract for residential development at Ambler Station
SEPTA awarded a contract to develop a residential community at the Ambler Station parking lot in Montgomery County. The project is one of four developments SEPTA has planned in the region.February 27, 2026
Environment
In fight to prevent reefing of SS United States, environmentalists warn ship is coated in hazardous chemicals
Preservation groups that want to stop the SS United States from becoming a reef point to environmentalists' warnings that the ship will leech dangerous chemicals into Florida's Gulf Coast. Activist Erin Brockovich has joined the fight.February 27, 2026
Healthy Eating
The more foods a dinner spread includes, the more likely people are to overeat
The more food choices people have at a given meal, the more likely they are to stack their plates higher and choose less healthy options, Penn State University researchers have found.February 26, 2026
Entertainment
Lil Dicky fills his L.A. home with cameras to record his new web series
Dave Burd, aka Lil Dicky, debuted 'Friends Keep Secrets' on YouTube, a weekly series, that is part podcast, filmed at his L.A. home featuring celebrity guests like Ed Sheeran and Gwyneth Paltrow.February 25, 2026
Investigations
19 people indicted in wide-ranging investigation into gang violence in Southwest Philly
Nineteen people in rival street gangs in Philadelphia were indicted Wednesday for their alleged involvement in nearly two dozen shootings between 2022 and 2024. A grand jury found drill rap and social media feuds led to the violence.February 25, 2026
Women's Health
Women's arteries are less clogged than men's, but that doesn't protect them from heart attack risks
Women who have clogged arteries don't need as much plaque buildup as men to develop serious heart problems, according to new research. Experts say new guidelines are needed to account for the differences.February 24, 2026
Development
Developer gets $150 million loan to build 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River
Brevet Capital will begin construction next year on Wharton Piers, a 36-story residential tower planned on the Delaware River waterfront in South Philadelphia.February 23, 2026
Health News
Pro athletes are turning to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but for most people the benefits are still in question
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used by pro athletes for healing and managing wear and tear. While HBOT is accepted as a treatment for some conditions, medical experts say more research is needed to prove its benefits for injuries.February 23, 2026
Weather
How's a blizzard defined and did Philly just have one?
Nearly 14 inches of snow fell on Philadelphia from Sunday to Monday, marking one of the biggest winter storms in a decade, but the National Weather Service is still determining whether it met the criteria for a blizzard.February 23, 2026
Investigations
Amtrak worker dies after being struck by train on Lancaster County tracks
Jeremy Charles, 39, was struck and killed by a train while working on tracks in Lancaster County on Monday. Amtrak suspended Keystone service for the day.Just In
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