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 4, 2026
Business
The World Cup may put American tipping norms to the test this summer
Philadelphia restaurants may opt to include 20% service charges for customers during the World Cup this summer. Many international cultures don't tip, raising a mirror to the way the hospitality industry works for businesses, service workers and consumers in the United States.May 4, 2026
2026 Election
Stacy Garrity says she would veto recreational marijuana bill as Pa. governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity says she is opposed to legalizing recreational marijuana and would veto any bill to do so if she's elected. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, supports legalization.May 4, 2026
Women's Health
Supreme Court temporarily restores mail access to abortion pill
The U.S. Supreme Court has restored temporary mail and telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone through May 11. Its order pauses a lower court ruling that banned telehealth and mail access to the drug, which is used in half of abortions in the United States.May 1, 2026
Development
A 50,000 gallon Dixie Cup removed from roof of shuttered Lehigh Valley factory
A giant replica of a Dixie Cup that sat atop a factory outside Easton for about a century was removed from the vacant plant on Thursday morning. The former Georgia-Pacific complex in Wilson Borough made the cups for decades.May 1, 2026
Business
In Crust We Trust joins Fishtown's growing pizza scene at former Vince's storefront
In Crust We Trust, a new pizzeria with pies themed around Black history in Philly, will open in May at the storefront of the former Vince's Pizzeria on Frankford Avenue. The restaurant will be led by Anyae Wilson, daughter of Amina owner Felicia Wilson.April 30, 2026
Investigations
Bucks County public adjuster charged with stealing $140,000 in insurance claims
Bucks County public adjuster Greg A. Micucci, 61, of Bristol Township, allegedly defrauded nine clients who had filed claims with their insurance companies to complete home repairs. Authorities say Micucci stole $140,000 over a two-year period.April 29, 2026
Politics
Ocean City mayoral debate centers on future of Wonderland Pier site
Ocean City's mayoral candidates debated the future of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site on the boardwalk Tuesday night ahead of the election on May 12. Incumbent Mayor Jay Gillian, whose family once owned the amusement park, is facing challenges from Keith Hartzell and Pete Madden.April 29, 2026
Health News
Emergency room visits for tick bites hit highest level in a decade
Hospital visits for tick bites and illnesses are 'higher than normal' in nearly every part of the United States, the CDC says. The rate of emergency department visits this year is the highest since 2017.April 29, 2026
Music
WXPN will count down top 250 songs with Philly ties over Fourth of July weekend
WXPN will celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary by naming the top 250 songs that have connections to Philadelphia. The countdown will air July 3-5 and feature songs that are from, by or about the city.April 29, 2026
Education
Haverford College president rejects students' push to remove Howard Lutnick's name from library
Haverford College will not convene a committee that was requested by students to review renaming the school's library, which bears the name of major donor and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Lutnick has faced scrutiny since testifying before Congress that he visited the private island of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Just In
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- Embattled FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after dispute over flavored vapes
- PPA to ban non-residents from parking near Lemon Hill to go to FIFA Fan Festival during World Cup
- OurBus to offer $10 bus fares out of Philadelphia for nearly three weeks
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