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.
February 7, 2020
Health News
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey plans 12-story pavilion in New Brunswick
A 12-story Cancer Pavilion in New Brunswick would bring together all of the Rutgers Cancer Center of New Jersey's services under one roof. The proposed $750 million facility is expected to break ground in fall 2020.February 6, 2020
Government
Appeals court upholds Philly's ban on employers asking job applicants about salary histories
Philadelphia employers will be barred from asking job applicants about their salary histories, a federal appeals court ruled in upholding an ordinance passed in 2017.February 6, 2020
Investigations
32 arrested for drug ring that trafficked crystal meth between Philly and Blair County, attorney general says
A grand jury investigation uncovered evidence of a meth ring that distributed drugs from Philadelphia to towns in Blair County, Pennsylvania, authorities said. Thirty-two people are facing charges in the bust.February 6, 2020
Children's Health
Six Flags Great Adventure to be designated autism-friendly park
Six Flags will become the world's first network of theme parks to receive the certified autism center designation. Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey, will have staff trained to better accommodate individuals and families.February 6, 2020
Illness
Shuttered Philly refinery measured worst in U.S. for cancer-causing benzene, report says
The Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery had the highest levels of benzene in the United States around the time of a dangerous explosion and fire in June 2019, according to a report from the Environmental Integrity Project.February 5, 2020
Television
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' resisted adding Danny DeVito, Rob McElhenney tells Stephen Colbert
Rob McElhenney, creator of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," joined "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to talk about his family, Danny DeVito and his new Apple TV series, "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet."February 5, 2020
Investigations
Long John Silver's manager allegedly put inmate boyfriend on payroll at Pennsylvania fast food joint
Michele Krzewinski, 48, allegedly hired her boyfriend at the Long John Silver's in Moraine Point Plaza in Butler, Pennsylvania. The only problem is that he was in prison at the time he collected more than $50,000, police said.February 5, 2020
Lawsuits
South Jersey woman sues Wawa after allegedly finding screw in her fountain drink
A New Jersey woman's lawsuit filed against Wawa claims a screw in her fountain drink caused permanent injuries to her mouth and teeth. The alleged incident occurred at a store location in Bridgeton, Cumberland County.February 5, 2020
NFL
Chiefs' Travis Kelce makes valiant effort to match brother's speech from Eagles parade
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce immortalized himself with the legendary Super Bowl parade speech he gave atop the art museum steps two years ago.February 4, 2020
Investigations
Man killed atop SEPTA train may have been 'thrill-seeker,' officials say
The man whose dead body was found Monday morning on top of a SEPTA subway train may have been a "thrill-seeker," public transit officials said. The incident occurred at Girard Station on the Market-Frankford Line.Just In
- New Jersey residents with criminal convictions now can serve as jurors
- These local movie theaters are giving out free popcorn on Jan. 19
- City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'
- Wawa's shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University to close Jan. 21
- Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Wild Card Round, Eagles vs. 49ers
- Joel Embiid, Paul George questionable for Sixers-Raptors on Monday after missing front end of back-to-back
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