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.
September 21, 2020
2020 Election
Pennsylvania's 'naked ballot' ruling will 'cause electoral chaos,' Philly commissioner warns
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court that ruled that "naked ballots," or those without a second "secrecy envelope," will be thrown away and not counted in the 2020 election. Philadelphia City Commissioner Lisa Deeley warned in a letter to state lawmakers that this could result in as many as 100,000 votes being tossed if the requirement isn't removed.September 21, 2020
Roadwork
Philly unveils final layout for Washington Avenue improvement project
Philadelphia will repave and improve Washington Avenue from Fourth Street to Grays Ferry Avenue in 2021. A plan selected after extensive public feedback will switch from five traffic lanes to three, adding more protection for cyclists. The city expects to begin the project next summer.September 18, 2020
Business
Boston Market targeting Philly area as part of U.S. expansion
Boston Market plans to add five Philadelphia area locations in the fall, part of an aggressive expansion across the United States. The chain was acquired in April by Engage Brands, a company based out of Newtown Township, Bucks County.September 18, 2020
Real Estate
Private island home off Long Beach Island coast listed for sale
A Jersey Shore island with a private residence is on the market in Beach Haven, Ocean County, for $1.849 million. The property is listed by John Moore of Weichert Realtors Asbury Group-Oc..September 18, 2020
Wildfires
Joe Rogan apologizes for 'irresponsible' claim about West Coast wildfires
Joe Rogan issued an apology on Twitter after falsely claiming on his podcast that wildfires in Oregon were started by "left-wing people" who have been arrested for deliberately contributing to the crisis. Those conspiracy theories were debunked by law enforcement officials days before the podcast. Rogan hosts "The Joe Rogan Experience."September 18, 2020
Voting
Philly aims to open 17 early voting locations across city
Philadelphia City Commissioners will consider opening 17 satellite election offices that would allow city residents to vote early and complete other services in one place for the 2020 election. The proposed offices, including Temple University's Liacouras Center, would be open seven days a week from Sept. 29 through the Nov. 3 election.September 17, 2020
Politics
Fetterman: Pennsylvania farmers will grow better marijuana than New Jersey's
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman urged state lawmakers to legalize marijuana before the the economic benefits are reaped by New Jersey, which will vote in a referendum on Nov. 3. Gov. Tom Wolf has ramped up efforts to boost the economy with legal marijuana to help Pennsylvania's recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.September 17, 2020
Courts
Man gets prison time for fatally punching dog walker at South Philly park
Matthew Oropeza, 25, will spend a minimum of two years in prison for fatally punching 38-year-old Drew Justice at Gold Star Park in South Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2019. Justice had asked Oropeza to put his dogs on leashes in compliance with the rules of the park.September 17, 2020
Census
Philly poverty rate declined, household income rose before pandemic, census shows
The U.S. Census Bureau released results of its annual American Community Survey on Thursday, showing that Philadelphia's poverty rate had declined and median household income rose in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic hit.September 17, 2020
Health News
Temple, Penn scientists take step toward reversing spinal cord damage
Researchers in Philadelphia have found promising results in efforts to treat spinal cord injuries by activating metabolic pathways in glial cells to promote axon regeneration. A new study published in Cell Metabolism was led by scientists at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania.Just In
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