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.
June 8, 2018
Lottery
New Jersey accountant wins $315 million Powerball jackpot
A North Jersey man came forward on Friday to reveal himself as the sole winner of $315.3 million Powerball jackpot, marking the third largest win of its kind in state history.June 8, 2018
Obituaries
Questlove posts tribute to Anthony Bourdain, plans memorial playlist
Questlove posts tribute to Anthony Bourdain, plans memorial playlistJune 8, 2018
Crime
Philly man accused of stealing $180,000 from elderly woman
Prosecutors in Delaware County have charged a Philadelphia man who allegedly stole more than $180,000 from an elderly woman and used the funds to cover personal expenses such as vacations and gifts for his girlfriends.June 8, 2018
Investigation
Philly behavioral health worker pleads guilty in $211,000 Medicaid fraud
A Philadelphia behavioral specialist and mobile therapist pleaded guilty this week to submitting more than $211,000 in fake claims for reimbursements for treatments she claimed she provided to autistic children at three regional health facilities.June 7, 2018
Politics
City Council budget package would cut Philly property tax increase
City Council seeks to nix a proposed 4.1 percent increase in the city's property tax rate, a measure that has been urged by Mayor Jim Kenney to close the $630 million budget deficit of the School District of Philadelphia.June 7, 2018
Transportation
Variable speed limits coming to I-76 between Philly, King of Prussia
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and PennDOT revealed plans Thursday to embark on a smart corridor technology initiative that will seek to improve travel between Philadelphia and King of Prussia.June 7, 2018
Flights
Spirit Airlines expanding service from Philadelphia to Florida
Florida-based Spirit Airlines will soon be adding two additional routes to its service out of Philadelphia International Airport. Non-stop service will be available to Tampa International Airport and Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport in Dec. 2018.June 7, 2018
NFL
Terrell Owens says he's skipping his own Hall of Fame induction
It took former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens three years of ballot consideration to make his way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now that he's being inducted, Owens said he will skip the ceremony in Canton, Ohio.June 6, 2018
Film
Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga sing in new trailer for 'A Star is Born'
The long-awaited directorial debut from Bradley Cooper, a remake of the 1937 classic "A Star is Born," is only four months away from hitting the big screen. The first trailer shows Cooper and Lady Gaga singing together on stage.June 6, 2018
Food & Drink
Round Guys Brewing Company to open Glenside Ale House this summer
Round Guys Brewing Company, a popular brewer and venue provider in Lansdale, is set to open the Glenside Ale House at 17 Limekiln Pike at some point this summer, according to Glenside Local.Just In
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