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

February 20, 2026

Weather

As January's snow melts, bizarre inverse footprints are dotting the landscape

by Michael Tanenbaum

The gradual melting of snow that fell during major winter storms in late January is revealing inverse footprints in the snow. The odd-looking tracks are created when sleet fills the steps people take during a storm.

February 20, 2026

Donations

Maritime museum at Jersey Shore heavily damaged by burst pipe

by Michael Tanenbaum

The New Jersey Maritime Museum, which houses artifacts from shipwrecks and other historical relics, suffered extensive damage last week after a pipe burst at the Beach Haven property.

February 19, 2026

Business

Grandson of the creator of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of 'diluting' ingredients

by Michael Tanenbaum

The grandson of the man who invented Reese's Peanut Butter Cups says Hershey is 'diluting' the brand and misleading consumers. The company says it uses substitutes in some new products, but the flagship candies remain unchanged.

February 18, 2026

Entertainment

Delco native Taylor Anderson-Heide has a chance to lead Team USA to its first Olympic medal in women's curling

by Michael Tanenbaum

Taylor Anderson-Heide grew up in Broomall, attended Marple Newtown High School and is a member of the Philadelphia Curling Club. Now she has a chance to lead Team USA to its first Olympic medal in women's curling.

February 18, 2026

Lifestyle

Brooklyn man runs from Wall Street's Charging Bull to Philly's Liberty Bell in 28 hours

by Michael Tanenbaum

Sebastian Chiu, an ultramarathon runner from Brooklyn, completed a trek from New York City to Philadelphia in just over 28 hours over the weekend. Chiu went from the Charging Bull statue on Wall Street to the Liberty Bell.

February 18, 2026

Investigations

Diocese of Camden reaches $180 million settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Diocese of Camden has agreed to pay $180 million in a settlement to resolve claims of clergy sexual abuse by over 300 survivors whose allegations span decades. The diocese covers 62 parishes in six counties in South Jersey.

February 17, 2026

Investigations

N.J. attorney general drops racketeering case against George Norcross, 5 others

by Michael Tanenbaum

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport will drop the state's racketeering case against George E. Norcross III, the Democratic powerbroker and insurance executive who was accused with five others of corruption on the Camden waterfront.

February 16, 2026

Business

Cake & Joe's third cafe opens this week in Center City

by Michael Tanenbaum

Cake and Joe will open a new cafe in Center City at 1735 Market St. on Feb. 18. The first 100 will get free individual cakes. Owners Sarah Qi and Trista Tang opened their first shop in Pennsport in 2020, followed by a second cafe in Fishtown in 2022.

February 16, 2026

Courts

N.J. man sentenced to decades in prison for fatal shooting at Bucks County strip club

by Michael Tanenbaum

A Trenton man has been sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison for fatally shooting a bystander at the Border Gentleman's Club in Morrisville, Bucks County on Aug. 29, 2024. Mekhi Norman, 28, was struck multiple times when he attempted to intervene in a fight on behalf of the club's staff.

February 13, 2026

Government

DoorDash, Uber Eats can deliver alcohol in 30 states, but not Pennsylvania. Lawmakers may change that

by Michael Tanenbaum

A proposed law that would allow DoorDash, Uber Eats and other third-party services to deliver alcohol in Pennsylvania is being considered by state lawmakers. Thirty states, including New Jersey, allow third-party delivery of beer, wine and cocktails.