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.
October 17, 2019
Health News
Bellmawr cuts off half of town's water supply after detection of dangerous chemical
A water treatment facility supplying half the borough of Bellmawr has been shut down after traces of a dangerous chemical were found in samples taken over the summer.October 17, 2019
Anniversaries
N.A. Poe's Pufftoberfest celebrates 5-year anniversary of marijuana decriminalization in Philly
Philadelphia marijuana activist N.A. Poe will throw a celebration for the five-year anniversary of marijuana decriminalization in the city on Oct. 20, 2019. The event, dubbed Pufftoberfest, will run from 2-8 p.m. at 1717 N. Hancock Street in Olde Kensington.October 17, 2019
Investigations
Feds: Two brothers planned massive 2018 fire in Old City
Two brothers who owned several businesses in Philadelphia have been charged with arson in the Feb. 2018 fire that displaced nearly 160 people and led to the demolition of an apartment building on Chestnut Street, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.October 17, 2019
Airlines
Spirit Airlines adding low-cost flights from Philly to Cancun
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines will expand service from Philadelphia International Airport early next year with the introduction of daily flights to Cancun. Flights to the Mexican destination will launch in March 2020.October 16, 2019
Gambling
Chris Christie calls Pennsylvania sports betting 'a rolling dumpster fire'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie believes Pennsylvania's sports betting industry is a failure due to its high rate of taxation. He spoke this week at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.October 16, 2019
Addiction
Philly bill proposed to restrict city sales of vaping products
Vaping legislation advanced by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas Farley will soon aim to restrict the sale of e-cigarette products in the city.October 16, 2019
Investigations
British family jailed in Pennsylvania for 'bizarre' illegal border crossing
A British family of seven is being held in federal custody at a detention center in Berks County after authorities say they illegally crossed into the United States from Canada earlier this month.October 16, 2019
Development
Philly airport to overhaul SEPTA platforms with $1 million grant
A pair of state grants worth nearly $1 million will help Philadelphia International Airport transform the SEPTA platforms that run along its terminals.October 15, 2019
NFL
Patriots suspend former Eagles DE Michael Bennett one game for blowup
New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett has been suspended by the team for one game after he reportedly got into a shouting match with coaches.October 15, 2019
Investigations
Person of interest sketch released in case of Dulce Maria Alavez, missing girl from Bridgeton
A witness in the disappearance of five-year-old New Jersey girl Dulce Maria Alavez has provided authorities with a description that enable police to develop a composite sketch of a man seen at the park with two children. Alavez, who was with her younger brother, disappeared from Bridgeton City Park on Sept. 16, 2019.Just In
- Starting this weekend, $5 shuttle bus rides to the shore are available
- Strathmere, one of South Jersey's only free beaches, could soon require tags
- FDA approves pill that lowers cholesterol as effectively as more expensive, injectable forms
- Philly DA Larry Krasner subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee over request for immigration records
- Phillies power ranking roundup: Can they keep up the fireworks to topple Atlanta?
- Instant observations: Labaron Philon Jr. struggles vs. a team full of former Sixers
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