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.
May 28, 2026
Business
Fertitta Entertainment to control four of nine casinos in Atlantic City after deal to buy Caesars
Four Atlantic City casinos — Tropicana, Harrah's, Caesars and the Golden Nugget — will be owned by Fertitta Entertainment after the hospitality conglomerate entered an agreement Thursday to acquire Caesars Entertainment.May 28, 2026
Transportation
Plan to 'fix' gridlock at Sports Complex includes AI-powered traffic signals
PennDOT will invest $30 million to make traffic improvements that will ease congestion at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday. Plans include a new ramp to Interstate 76 and AI-powered traffic signals.May 27, 2026
Investigations
Cheltenham cancels 2026 football season amid hazing investigations
Cheltenham School District has canceled its 2026 varsity and junior varsity football seasons, citing ongoing investigations into hazing and a locker room assault that took place in September. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is still investigating the incident.May 27, 2026
Government
New Jersey lawmaker wants to give pet owners $900 in annual tax credits
A New Jersey lawmaker wants to offer pet owners up to $900 in annual tax credits for everyday expenses and veterinary care. Assemblyman Alex Sauicke says the bill would help lower New Jersey's high cost of pet ownership.May 26, 2026
Recreation
New Hope Railroad now has scenic pedal-bike tours that wind along heritage tracks in Bucks County
New Hope Railroad, the heritage passenger service that operates vintage trains in Bucks County, debuted a new pedal-bike tour that lets riders pass through the scenic hills and woodlands surrounding the former Reading Railroad line.May 26, 2026
Education
Swarthmore College to cover full tuition for families making under $200,000 starting in fall 2027
Swarthmore College will offer tuition-free undergraduate education to students whose families earn $200,000 or less in 2027. The Delaware County school joins a growing number of colleges seeking to improve access and affordability.May 25, 2026
Recreation
King of Prussia's new Recharge Park primes path to a more accessible community
Recharge Park, a new 1.1-acre public space in King of Prussia, opens June 4. The park has a large lawn, covered workstations, a garden area surrounded by boulders and swings. The site will become a waypoint for the Circuit Trails as multimodal projects are completed in the coming years.May 22, 2026
Travel
Ferry service to run between Jersey Shore and New York City this summer
Seastreak Ferry will operate a route this summer from Lower Manhattan to Point Pleasant Beach at the Jersey Shore. A one-way adult fare is $69 and a round-trip is $99. The service will run on select dates June 19- Aug. 9 and Sept. 4-7.May 22, 2026
Movies
Obamas appear in trailer for Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary
Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 4 before it begins streaming on HBO Max on June 7. The project about the legendary R&B group includes an interview with former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.May 21, 2026
Government
The city got backlash for repainting a graffitied wall at Wissahickon's 100 Steps — and now it's undoing it
A wall at Wissahickon Valley Park's 100 Steps was repainted in a bland gray to cover up graffiti last week, and residents were outraged. City officials have admitted they were behind the job, apologized and vowed to remove the paint.
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