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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

June 20, 2017

PennDOT

PennDOT unveils design for new Pennsylvania driver's license

by Michael Tanenbaum

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 19, 2017

Airports

Authorities seize undeclared $39,000 from woman at Philadelphia airport headed to Jamaica

by Michael Tanenbaum

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers last week seized more than $39,000 in undeclared U.S. currency from a woman who planned to take the money with her to Jamaica from Philadelphia International Airport, the agency announced Monday. The traveler, whose identity was not revealed, learned an important lesson "the hard way" when she failed to report the $39,225 in cash she took with her to the airport, CBP officials with the Philadelphia office said.

June 19, 2017

Social Media

Twitter lambastes Coca-Cola for confusing Philly and Pittsburgh

by Michael Tanenbaum

It's hard being a soda company these days. Pepsi failed miserably trying to make a commercial that fused the themes of social justice, celebrity, unity and refreshment. Then they came up with Pepsi Fire and people were even less enthused. Now you've got more cities taxing soda, cutting into profit margins, and mounting attacks on the illusion of diet soda.

June 19, 2017

Taxes

Philly city wage tax to go down slightly in July

by Michael Tanenbaum

If you live in the city of Philadelphia or are otherwise on the hook to pay its wage tax, the month of July will bring some good news for your wallet.

June 18, 2017

Contests

Jersey Shore woman, 23, named Miss New Jersey 2017

by Michael Tanenbaum

The results of the 2017 Miss New Jersey pageant are in after Saturday night brought finalists to the Ocean City Music Pier to see the crowning of a new winner and a shot at Miss America state honors.

June 18, 2017

Television

WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel gets kids to spill Father's Day confessions

by Michael Tanenbaum

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel opened eyes last month when he revealed his newborn son had been diagnosed with severe heart defects and was required to undergo emergency surgery. In a powerful monologue, Kimmel discussed the fundamental importance of having access to healthcare when such situations arise.

June 18, 2017

Transportation

SEPTA shifts into summer transit schedule

by Michael Tanenbaum

SEPTA service officially transitions into the agency's summer schedule on Sunday, marking a shift that accommodates seasonal changes in ridership and renovation projects.

June 18, 2017

Allergies

Tick spreading in United States gives people severe meat allergy

by Michael Tanenbaum

As tick season enters full swing in the United States, disease ecologists have already warned that 2017 is expected to be one of the worst years for the parasites in quite some time.

June 17, 2017

Social Media

Twitter reacts to mistrial in Bill Cosby sexual assault case

by Michael Tanenbaum

Montgomery County Judge Steven O'Neill declared a mistrial Saturday in the sexual assault case against entertainer Bill Cosby, who stood accused of drugging and molesting former Temple University employee Andrea Constand more than a decade ago at his home outside Philadelphia.

June 17, 2017

Swimming

Michael Phelps, tired of winning gold medals, will race a shark

by Michael Tanenbaum

For the past four Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps has done nothing but mercilessly own all competition, claiming 23 gold medals and dominating every swim stroke this side of mankind.