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 26, 2017
Allergies
Menacing tick with risk of human meat allergy observed in Pennsylvania
Panic over a spreading species of tick whose bite can induce a severe allergic reaction to meat may be hitting home in Pennsylvania.June 26, 2017
Beaches
Wildwood announces glorious debut of on-beach parking lot
After a long drive through bumper-to-bumper traffic to reach the Jersey Shore, is there any feeling more crushing than having to cruise around town endlessly looking for a place to park within striking distance of your destination?June 26, 2017
Veterans
Pennsylvania vet told to stop blaring 'Taps' every night before 8
A Pennsylvania man who ritually pays tribute to America's fallen servicemembers must cease playing "Taps" from his outdoor home speaker system on a nightly basis, members of the Glen Rock Borough Council ruled last week.June 21, 2017
Medical Marijuana
City Council members 'disappointed' Philly got overlooked for medical marijuana grower permits
A day after the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the first 12 winners of permits to grow medical marijuana under the developing state program, two members of Philadelphia City Council expressed their disappointment that none of the city's applicants were awarded a grower-processor permit.June 21, 2017
Reality TV
'Jersey Shore' reunion show is 'pretty much happening,' report says
The world has been free from "Jersey Shore" for about five years, during which time the show's cast members have all followed different life trajectories. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has been the subject of a few tax fraud cases, Jenni "JWOWW" Farley is married with two children, and Nicole "Snookie" Polizzi's $32,000 speaking fee at Rutgers University inspired state legislation cap speaker spending fees at $10,000 for public universities.June 21, 2017
Investigation
Police: Man fatally shot behind popular New Jersey restaurant
Authorities in Maple Shade are searching for suspects in the fatal shooting a 26-year-old man Wednesday morning behind the popular Iron Hill Brewery restaurant, prompting fears of a possible active shooter situation.June 21, 2017
History
Historical marker set for West Philly site of 1985 MOVE bombing
Students from Southwest Philadelphia's private Jubilee School will be on hand Saturday for a hard-won ceremony to place at historical marker at the site of the infamous 1985 MOVE bombing, an unprecedented event that left 11 people dead and destroyed 61 rowhomes.June 20, 2017
Children's Health
Philadelphia releases final report on prevention of childhood lead exposure
An advisory group tasked with reviewing Philadelphia's strategy to prevent childhood lead poisoning released its final report Tuesday, offering recommendations to ensure the city's continued progress, resident education and cooperation among agencies to improve public health.June 20, 2017
PennDOT
PennDOT unveils design for new Pennsylvania driver's license
Say goodbye to the old look of driver's licenses in Pennsylvania. The yellow and blue-themed design is on the way in favor of a new card unveiled by PennDOT this week.June 20, 2017
Business
Reading Terminal Market vendor must pay $600,000 in back wages
The owner of two businesses at Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday to pay more than $600,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 140 present and past workers to resolve violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.Just In
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