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.
July 2, 2019
Development
Two new apartment towers planned for North Broad Street
Residential development in North Philadelphia is continuing to pick up steam as plans for two large apartment towers appear ready to move forward.July 2, 2019
Beaches
Wildwood Crest beach reopens after wastewater treatment malfunction
A section of the beach in Wildwood Crest has been closed to the public for at least 24 hours due to a malfunction at a Cape May County wastewater treatment facility, officials said Monday.July 2, 2019
Social Media
Former Eagle Torrey Smith seeks out man who picked up Cracker Barrel bill in Plymouth Meeting
NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith was in Plymouth Meeting with his sons to get dinner at Cracker Barrel. The former Philadelphia Eagles player and member of the Super Bowl LII team said a man picked up his bill because he was a good father. Now Smith is looking for the man.July 1, 2019
Taxes
Philly City Wage Tax dips slightly as part of ongoing reduction plan
Philadelphia's City Wage Tax was reduced slightly on July 1, 2019, as part of an overall plan to bring down the much-maligned rate.July 1, 2019
Sixers
Best Twitter reactions to Sixers' barrage of moves in NBA free agency
The Philadelphia 76ers jumped out of the gate in NBA free agency with several big moves, including re-signing Tobias Harris, adding Al Horford and trading Jimmy Butler to Miami for Josh Richardson.July 1, 2019
Fireworks
1,700 recalled Pennsylvania fireworks are 'overloaded with pyrotechnics,' officials warn
A fireworks distributor in Pennsylvania and two other states has recalled nearly 1,700 hazardous explosives that were "overloaded with pyrotechnics," the Consumer Product Safety Board announced.June 28, 2019
Road Closures
2019 Wawa Welcome America Festival: Road closures, restrictions and SEPTA information
The Wawa Welcome America Festival returns to Philadelphia in 2019 with six days of events running from Saturday, June 29 through the Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4.June 28, 2019
Schools
Pennsylvania bill would create telecommute option for school snow days
Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing a way to transform school snow days into virtual classroom sessions from home. Senate Bill 440 would provide an opt-in program for flexible instruction days during inclement weather.June 28, 2019
Development
Pennsylvania bill calls for demolition of Allentown State Hospital
A bill awaiting the signature of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf would order the demolition of the century-old Allentown State Hospital, the former psychiatric facility recently featured in director M. Night Shyamalan's "Glass."June 28, 2019
Nature
Massive freshwater reservoir found off coast of New Jersey
Scientists have discovered an enormous aquifer buried underneath the Atlantic Ocean, revealing a freshwater reservoir that could become an invaluable natural resource.Just In
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