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.
April 2, 2024
Marijuana
First year of marijuana legalization could generate $41 million for Pennsylvania, fiscal report says
Legalization of recreational marijuana could generate up to $41 million in the first year of sales and climb to $271 million by 2028, according to an analysis by the state Independent Fiscal Office. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed cannabis legalization as part of his budget address in February. With the exception of West Virginia, all of Pennsylvania's bordering states have legalized recreational marijuana.April 1, 2024
Odd News
Don't be fooled by floating Wawa tiki boats and hot dog sundaes
On April Fools' Day, a number of brands at the Jersey Shore decided to prank the public with a series of fake news announcements. Pau Hana, the floating tiki bar tour boat in Ocean City, revealed that it had entered a collaboration with Wawa to bring a roving store to the waters between Ocean City and Somers Point. And the writers at Wildwood Video Archive jokingly announced the the 'S' would be removed from the iconic 'Wildwoods' beach ball sign.April 1, 2024
Investigations
Atlantic City mayor says raid at his home stems from a 'family matter' – not corruption
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. said a search warrant was served at his home by Atlantic County prosecutors last week was related to a "family matter" and did not involve corruption. He and his attorney declined to say whether the investigation is connected to the case against a high school principal who allegedly failed to report child abuse and was charged the same day as the raid at Small's home.April 1, 2024
Transportation
American Airlines plane clips parked aircraft while departing Philly airport
The wing of an American Airlines plane made contact with a parked plane next to it while leaving a gate at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday afternoon. The flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte was delayed by about four hours and an alternate plane was used to make the trip.March 29, 2024
Investigations
Three Philly men allegedly robbed Chester County home and took photos flaunting stolen cash
Chester County authorities have charged three Philadelphia men in a Jan. 8 home invasion at a property in Easttown Township, where the homeowners were allegedly tied up and ordered to surrender cash and other valuables. Investigators called the incident "one of the greatest nightmares imaginable." Multiple charges have been filed against Julio Mendoza, 23; Louis Armstrong, 20; and Axel Reyes, 21.March 29, 2024
Politics
New Jersey ordered to change 'county line' ballot design for June primaries
The primary election ballots used in New Jersey on June 4 will not be able to have the state's unique 'county line' design that has long be criticized for giving favorable placement to candidates supported by party establishments, a federal judge ruled Friday. The ballot design was challenged in a lawsuit filed by Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.).March 29, 2024
Food & Drink
Center City Pretzel Co. ready to reopen 18 months after it caught fire, owner says
Center City Pretzel Co., the decades old shop on Washington Avenue in South Philly, is reopening April 1. The business has been closed for 18 months after an electrical fire forced owner Erika Tonelli Bonner to shut down and rebuild.March 28, 2024
Arts & Culture
Mütter Museum to hold free open houses as part of ethical review of its exhibits
The Mütter Museum is holding a series of free open houses, beginning April 25, that will continue the ethical review of its exhibits by collecting feedback on its displays of human remains. The issue has been at the center of a contentious debate about the future direction of the Philadelphia museum.March 28, 2024
Food & Drink
Polish bar and restaurant Little Walter's to open in East Kensington
Little Walter's, a new Polish bar and restaurants from Chef Michael Brenfleck, is slated to open this spring in East Kensington. The restaurant puts a modern twist on Polish classics like pierogi and kielbasa, with a bar that offers craft cocktails using spirits and liqueurs from Poland.March 27, 2024
Development
Renderings show proposed logo for Penn's Landing Park over I-95
Penn's Landing Park, the 11 1/2-acre public space in Philadelphia over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard on the Delaware River Waterfront, now has a proposed logo being reviewed by the city's art commission. The park is in the early stages of construction with a targeted opening in 2029, according to PennDOT officials.Just In
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