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 13, 2018
Transportation
Garden State Parkway removing exact change machines from toll plazas
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced this week that the highway's automatic coin machines are being removed from the mainline barrier toll plazas of the Garden State Parkway over the next two months.September 13, 2018
Parks
Green SEPTA mist installation 'Pulse' debuts at Dilworth Park
Nights at Dilworth Park just got a lot more colorful this week as SEPTA's trolleys pass beneath the fountain at City Hall.September 12, 2018
Investigations
Abington police investigate KKK, white supremacist literature delivered to homes in Roslyn
Ku Klux Klan and white supremacist and literature recently was found distributed to residences in the Roslyn section of Abington Township, authorities said. Abington Police Chief Patrick Molloy said a citizen brought the materials to the attention of officials and that an investigation is underway.September 12, 2018
Infrastructure
Northeast Philly bridge, oldest in United States, reopens after months of repairs
Northeast Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue Bridge, the oldest still in use in the United States, reopened to the public last week following several months of repairs, PennDOT officials said.September 12, 2018
Investigations
In opioid sweep, Norristown doctor accused of trading pills for nude photos of female patients
A Norristown doctor who allegedly traded prescription drugs for nude photos of female patients is among four Montgomery County physicians now facing charges in separate investigations for illegally prescribing opioids and other narcotics, authorities said.September 11, 2018
Outdoors
Feds green light deer hunting next to Philadelphia airport
A new directive from the U.S. Department of the Interior will allow the public to hunt deer with a bow and arrow at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. The refuge is located in Delaware County, adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport.September 11, 2018
NFL
Eagles' Chris Long says he spent first-ever NFL game check on 'old man car'
In a recent interview with CNBC's "Make It," Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Chris Long explains that the first big purchase he made with an NFL game check was a Cadillac DTS.September 11, 2018
Recreation
Delaware fisherman sets state record with massive 79-pound cobia catch
A fisherman who reeled in a 79-pound cobia on Monday off the coast of Bethany Beach set a new state record, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed.September 11, 2018
Business
Center City ice cream shop, diner to close after 43 years
One of the Gayborhood's most beloved landmarks will close its doors for good at the end of September, ending a 43-year run in Center City.September 10, 2018
Crime
Former Philly cop gets prison time for hundreds of threatening text messages
Bryan McGraw, a former Philadelphia police officer and ex-convict will spend two years in jail after pleading guilty to sending hundreds of threatening text messages to an ex-girlfriend over a four-year period, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.Just In
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