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 25, 2021
Development
Developers plan two residential towers in Northern Liberties
Two residential towers have been proposed in the southern part of Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood. The first is a 14-story building with 355 units at 200 Spring Garden St., while the second is a 23-story building several blocks south at 2nd and Willow Streets. The project is led by National Real Estate Development and Kushner Real Estate Group.May 24, 2021
TV
'Mare of Easttown' costume designer talks Kate Winslet's 'security blanket' and storytelling through fashion
"Mare of Easttown" costume designer Meghan Kasperlik spoke about her work on the HBO series and the challenges of capturing the blue-collar aesthetic of the Philadelphia suburbs. Kasperlik was drawn to the project by writer Brad Ingelsby and star actress Kate Winslet, whose dressed-down appearance was symbolized by her Filson detective jacket.May 24, 2021
Politics
John Oliver tackles Republican Philly D.A. candidate Chuck Peruto on 'Last Week Tonight'
On "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver talked about the Philadelphia District Attorney race and the campaign led by Republican longshot Chuck Peruto. He compared Peruto's "extreme cartoonishness" to the campaign of former President Donald Trump and other candidates who have followed his blueprint.May 21, 2021
Entertainment
Watch the test run of Six Flags Great Adventure's thrilling Jersey Devil Coaster
The Jersey Devil Coaster, the most ambitious project yet at Six Flags Great Adventure, is entering the final stages of testing and approval before it opens to the public. A video of the ride's first test run showcases the thrills that guests at the New Jersey amusement park can expect.May 21, 2021
Food & Drink
Jersey Shore favorite The Chicken or the Egg to open new Marlton restaurant
Beach Haven mainstay The Chicken or the Egg is in the planning process to open a second restaurant at Marlton's Renaissance Square. The popular Long Beach Island spot for wings and breakfast, first opened in 1991 and has been a favorite stop at the Jersey Shore ever since.May 21, 2021
Government
New Jersey will lift indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people ahead of Memorial Day weekend
New Jersey's indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people is expected to end on Friday, May 28, in advance of Memorial Day weekend. Governor Phil Murphy plans to formally announce the decision on Monday after he initially said the state would keep the mask mandate in place in doors, despite new guidance from the CDC.May 20, 2021
Development
Renderings show apartment building proposed to replace Fishtown 7-Eleven
Developers have proposed a mixed-use residential building on Girard Avenue in Fishtown where a 7-Eleven store currently is located. The project would include 107 apartments and commercial space on the ground floor. The proposal is just steps away from SEPTA's Girard Station on the Market-Frankford subway line.May 20, 2021
Investigations
Main Line man charged with trafficking crystal meth, prosecutors say
John Devivo, 56, of Bala Cynwyd, was charged with trafficking crystal methamphetamine in Montgomery County after authorities allegedly found with $30,000 worth of the drug at his residence on the Main Line. Meth use has been on the rise in the United States in recent years has been increasingly linked to fatal overdoses in combination with the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.May 20, 2021
Real Estate
Sixers' Tobias Harris selling Orlando high-rise penthouse for $2.5 million
Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris has listed his Orlando penthouse at The Sanctuary for sale at a price of $2.5 million. Harris and the SIxers hold the No. 1 seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference as the team prepares to chase Philly's first championship since 1983.May 20, 2021
Investigations
Delco contractor pays $50K to resolve claim over 'Buy American' preference for 30th Street Station renovation
Westcott Electric Company, based in Aston, Pa., agreed to pay more than $50,000 to resolve claims arising from its use of Chinese-made parts for a federal grant-funded renovation project at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. The contractor was failed to obtain a waiver to use foreign parts, which is required under a 'Buy American' preference in federally-funded Amtrak projects.Just In
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