Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

March 28, 2018

Investigation

Authorities seize massive amount of Chinese fentanyl on Main Line

Montgomery County prosecutors announced two arrests Wednesday in a massive drug bust involving Chinese shipments of the deadly synthetic opioids fentanyl and carfentanil.

March 27, 2018

Politics

CNN's Jake Tapper fires Bible passage back at preacher's 'hooker' tweet

As the presidential scandal unfolds around Donald Trump's alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels, reactions from across the country present a varied picture of how the American public views the significance of the drama plaguing the White House.

March 27, 2018

Business

Jefferson Health to merge with Einstein Healthcare Network

The expanding Jefferson Health system will further extend its regional footprint on Wednesday when officials formally announce a planned merger with Einstein Healthcare Network, a move that will create the largest medical residency program in the greater Philadelphia area. 

March 27, 2018

Self-Driving Cars

Uber suspends autonomous vehicle testing in Pennsylvania, other states

Ride-sharing giant Uber has "indefinitely suspended" its ambitious autonomous vehicle testing programs in Pennsylvania, California, Arizona and Toronto after a self-driving car fatally struck a pedestrian in Tempe earlier this month.

March 26, 2018

Eagles

Eagles' Michael Bennett turns himself in after felony indictment

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett turned himself into authorities Monday following last week's felony indictment alleging he injured a disabled elderly woman after Super Bowl LI in Houston.

March 26, 2018

Strip Clubs

Stormy Daniels slated to perform in Philly this year

Adult film star Stormy Daniels will be in Philadelphia three times in November, according to an event page for the city's Club Risque.

March 26, 2018

Airbnb

Airbnb rejects charge of 'astronomical' price gouging for Villanova fans

The Villanova Wildcats are headed to San Antonio to compete in the Final Four of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship for the second time in three years. 

March 26, 2018

Airlines

Aer Lingus launches direct flight from Philly to Ireland

World travelers from the Philadelphia area now have a much more direct and convenient way to get to Ireland. 

March 22, 2018

Jobs

Wawa launches annual campaign to hire 5,000 new employees

Wawa is on the lookout for thousands of new employees in the coming months.

March 22, 2018

Government

Mayor Kenney revises school funding package with reduced property tax hike

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney presented a revised plan to City Council on Thursday to fund the debt-ridden School District of Philadelphia, reducing his previously proposed increase of the city's property and real estate transfer taxes.

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