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.
November 8, 2024
Weather
New Jersey under red flag warning as wildfires rage in several counties
New Jersey is under a red flag warning, meaning weather conditions are primed for rapidly spreading wildfires. Firefighters are working to contain several wildfires in the state, including a 350-acre blaze on the border of Burlington and Camden counties. Record rainless stretches have led to severe drought conditions.November 8, 2024
Investigations
Chester County DA will not pursue criminal investigation into Ellen Greenberg's death
A criminal investigation into the 2011 stabbing death of Ellen Greenberg will not be opened by the Chester County District Attorney's office after detectives reviewed prior probes of the case. The death of Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher in Philadelphia, was first ruled a homicide and then switched to a suicide.November 8, 2024
Business
Giant Heirloom Market to close store at Strawbridge's building in Center City
The Giant Heirloom Market at the former Strawbridge & Clothier building in Center City will close on Dec. 28, the company said. Giant said the smaller format store, one of four in the city, had been underperforming and faced other problems three years after opening at 801 Market St.November 7, 2024
Business
Amazon Fresh opens in Willow Grove after long delay and lawsuits
Amazon Fresh is opened in Willow Grove on Thursday, becoming the tech giant's first store in Montgomery County. The location had been the subject of litigation because it was one of several stores in the region where Amazon had signed a lease but then delayed opening the planned supermarket. Amazon Fresh has other stores in the area in Bensalem, Broomall, Warrington and Langhorne.November 7, 2024
Food & Drink
Levantine restaurant focused on wood-fired cooking to open in Olde Kensington
A Levantine restaurant with a mix of Mediterranean flavors and wood-fired cooking will open in January in Olde Kensington, replacing the former Primary Plant Based vegan restaurant that closed in September.November 6, 2024
2024 Election
Donald Trump flipped Pennsylvania red partly by shrinking Democratic margins in Philly, suburbs
Donald Trump's victory in Pennsylvania in Tuesday's presidential election was aided by improved performances in Philadelphia and its four collar counties. Trump flipped Bucks County red and made gains in Philadelphia, the state's most populous Democratic stronghold. Trump also saw big gains among Latino, Black and independent voters in his win over Kamala Harris.November 6, 2024
Investigations
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small charged with telling daughter to lie about alleged abuse
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. is accused of asking his teenage daughter to lie to investigators about the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of both of her parents at the family's home last winter. Atlantic County prosecutors said Small, 50, told his daughter to make false statements to authorities days before he and his wife, LaQuetta, were indicted. The couple have pleaded not guilty to the charges. Small now faces an additional charge of witness tampering.November 6, 2024
2024 Election
Kamala Harris concedes to Donald Trump, but vows to continue 'fight for freedom'
Vice President Kamala Harris gave a concession speech Wednesday afternoon after losing the presidential race to Donald Trump in a landslide election for Republicans. Harris said she congratulated Trump and pledged to engage in a peaceful transition of power but would not give up fighting for the issues that shaped her campaign. She urged Democrats to remain determined and politically engaged.November 5, 2024
2024 Election
Donald Trump wins presidency, flipping Pa. on way back to White House
Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, picking up 19 electoral votes on his way back to the White House. The state has now backed the eventual president in 11 of the last 13 elections.November 4, 2024
2024 Election
Haddon Heights referendum on alcohol sales could push dry town to allow liquor licenses
A referendum in Haddon Heights, Camden County, will let voters voice whether they think the dry town in New Jersey should allow liquor sales for the first time since it was founded in 1904. A vote of approval still would require the borough to pass an ordinance allowing liquor licenses to be issued. Haddon Heights is one of about 30 remaining dry towns in New Jersey.
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