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

April 3, 2026

Recreation

World Cup play area brings lawn games to City Hall

by Michael Tanenbaum

A 7,000-square-foot soccer pitch has been installed outside City Hall at Dilworth Park ahead of the World Cup in June. The field has lawn games like corn hole and seating areas for people to lounge. It will remain at the site through early October.

April 2, 2026

Investigations

Bucks County man who drugged and raped 12 women he met on dating sites sentenced to decades in prison

by Michael Tanenbaum

Andrew Gallo, 41, of Bristol Township was sentenced to spend 65-135 years in prison for raping and drugging 12 women from 2018 to 2024. Gallo met his victims on dating websites and lured them to his house, prosecutors said.

April 2, 2026

Transportation

SEPTA buys 24 Regional Rail coach cars from Montreal to strengthen fleet

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA has acquired 24 Bombardier Comet coach cars from Montreal's Exo transit agency in an $8.58 million deal to increase the capacity of the Regional Rail fleet. SEPTA is still completing federally mandated repairs to its aging Silverliner IV rail cars.

April 1, 2026

Media

Eagles sideline reporter Devan Kaney out at SportsRadio 94WIP

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philadelphia Eagles sideline reporter Devan Kaney has been let go by SportsRadio 94WIP amid wider layoffs at parent company Audacy. Kaney took the job in December 2024 when WIP parted ways with longtime host Howard Eskin.

April 1, 2026

Movies

Documentary 'Cold War in Philly' revisits Flyers' 1976 win over Soviet team

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new documentary premiering in May will revisit the Philadelphia Flyers' win over the Soviet Union's Red Army at the Spectrum during the Super Series in 1976. The Broad Street Bullies were the only NHL team to beat the top Soviet team that winter.

April 1, 2026

Business

Facing backlash, Hershey says it will go back to original Reese's recipe in 2027

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Hershey Company plans to return to its original recipes for Reese's products and other candies in 2027 after facing criticism for using cheaper substitute ingredients in recent years.

March 30, 2026

Recreation

Mini soccer fields planned at playground in Northern Liberties ahead of World Cup

by Michael Tanenbaum

Two mini soccer fields will be installed at Tip Top Playground in Northern Liberties to be used by the community during the World Cup. A partnership of Street Soccer USA, Visa and Bank of America is behind the projects in U.S. host cities.

March 30, 2026

Business

Korean grocer H Mart acquires shopping center in Lansdale

by Michael Tanenbaum

H Mart has acquired the the Hillcrest Shopping Center in Lansdale for $12 million with plans for a possible new location in Montgomery County. The Korean grocer also plans to soon reopen its renovated Cherry Hill store.

March 30, 2026

Government

Abington police urge high schoolers to use caution while playing Senior Assassin water gun game

by Michael Tanenbaum

Abington Township Police are advising high school students to exercise good judgment if they participate in Senior Assassin, a trendy game involving water guns that has been blamed for incidents in the U.S. in recent years.

March 30, 2026

Transportation

Delaware River Bridge replacement project gets $600 million in federal funding

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Department of Transportation has awarded $600 million to the project to replace the Delaware River Bridge that connects the Pennsylvania and New Jersey turnpikes along Interstate 95. The span carries about 67,000 vehicles daily.