Michael Tanenbaum

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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

June 4, 2021

Investigations

Car damaged by partial building collapse in Old City

Philadelphia firefighters responded to the 200 block of Market Street in Old City on Friday morning after the brick facade of an apartment building collapsed onto the sidewalk below. A car was heavily damaged by the incident, but no injuries were reported, police said.

June 3, 2021

Government

18th century barn, stable at Bartram's Garden gets $100,000 preservation grant

A barn and stable at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia will be preserved with a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The barn, built in 1775, is believed to be the oldest in Philadelphia County.

June 3, 2021

Lifestyle

Video shows pro surfer Rob Kelly riding wake of Cape May-Lewes Ferry

Pro surfer Rob Kelly took a shortboard out to Cape May to ride the wake of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. He shared a video on his Facebook page that his since gone viral.

June 3, 2021

Business

13 Philadelphia area companies make 2021 Fortune 500

The 2021 Fortune 500 includes 13 companies from the Philadelphia area, led by Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen at No. 18. Comcast, based in Philadelphia, also made the top 50 with a rank at No. 26. The prestigious list is now in its 67th year.

June 3, 2021

Food & Drink

Honey's Sit 'N Eat permanently closes South Street location

Honey's Sit 'N Eat has permanently closed its location in Graduate Hospital at 2101 South St., where it had been open since 2013. The Northern Liberties location, which opened in 2005, will continue to operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fourth and Brown streets.

June 2, 2021

Health News

Thomas Jefferson University projects to be conducted as part of first private mission to International Space Station

Three projects from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have been selected as part of next year's Rakia mission to the International Space Station. The projects will examine different facets of how space travel impacts the human body.

June 2, 2021

Wildlife

Giant whale skull washes up on Jersey Shore beach

A large minke whae skull washed ashore at Island Beach State Park on the Barnegat Peninsula in New Jersey on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Officials have identified the species as a minke whale, likely the same whale that was buried at the park last June. There have been a growing number of minke whale strandings along the east coast of the United States in recent years.

June 2, 2021

Investigations

U.S. Customs agents seize 240 convertible blank guns en route to Bucks County

A Turkish shipment containing hundreds of blank firing guns was intercepted at Washington Dulles International Airport, with a final destination listed in Bensalem, Bucks County, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Authorities seized 240 Zoraki model M2906 pistols that could be converted into working handguns.

June 2, 2021

Transportation

Busy stretch of Schuylkill Expressway reduced to one lane through the summer

A PennDOT sinkhole repair project on the westbound lanes of Interstate 76 near King of Prussia will reduce traffic to one lane until early October, officials said. The project is focused on the collector/distributor ramp to U.S. 202 and U.S. 422 in Upper Merion Township

June 1, 2021

TV

Kate Winslet says she 'would absolutely love' another season of 'Mare of Easttown'

Will HBO's hit detective drama "Mare of Easttown" return of a second season? Season 1 of the series filmed in the Philadelphia region concluded with a stunning episode Sunday night. In the aftermath of learning who killed Erin McMenamin, the show's star Kate Winset tells fans she would be eager to return as Mare Sheehan for another season.

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