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.
July 18, 2017
Turnpike
Prepare, drivers: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approves 6 percent toll increase
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's 6 percent toll increase will take effect in January 18, affecting both E-ZPass and cash customers.July 18, 2017
Investigation
Feds: Philly man sold lethal fentanyl on dark web marketplace AlphaBay
A Philadelphia man is facing charges of importing and distributing a deadly dose of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, allegedly conducting international sales using the dark web marketplace AlphaBay, federal prosecutors announced following an arraignment last week.July 18, 2017
Games
Temple grad leads World Series of Poker heading into Main Event
Philadelphia has been well represented in the 2017 World Series of Poker, whose field of 7,221 players has been whittled down to just nine ahead of Thursday night's main event final table.July 17, 2017
Investigation
Cops: Online cult may be connected to Pennsylvania man allegedly fatally shot by girlfriend
A Pennsylvania man who requested that his girlfriend kill him on Saturday may have been influenced by problems he was having with members of an online cult, investigators revealed over the weekend.July 17, 2017
Health Care
Jefferson, GE Healthcare form nation's largest partnership to save $1 billion in efficiencies
Jefferson, GE Healthcare form nation's largest partnership to save $1 billion in efficienciesJuly 17, 2017
Solebury Murders
Funeral services set for four victims in Bucks County murders
Funeral services for all four victims in the grisly murder case out of Solebury Township were announced on Monday, a day afterJuly 17, 2017
Restaurants
Three of America's best hot dogs can be found in Philly, Wildwood
A list of the top 75 hot dogs in the United States gives a nod to Maui's Dog House in Wildwood (#73), Memphis Taproom (#51) and Texas Weiners (#28).July 17, 2017
Recreation
Zipline and treetop rope course on track for Fairmount Park
The city of Philadelphia has finalized an agreement that will bring a zipline and treetop obstacle course.July 16, 2017
Drugs
In three days, Pennsylvania county saw more than 100 synthetic marijuana overdoses
In a span of just three days earlier this month, more than 100 people were treated for synthetic marijuana overdoses in Lancaster County, renewing fears about the drug's popularity as the state continues to battle an ongoing opioid epidemic.July 16, 2017
Accidents
Police: Missing two-year old drowns in South Jersey pool
A toddler who went missing Sunday morning in Galloway Township has died after authorities say the child was found unresponsive in a nearby swimming pool.Just In
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- Full injury report for Sixers-Raptors on Thursday
- 'Jeopardy!' contestant from Delco loses title defense but wins over Eagles fans in final round
- Antidepressants Lexapro and Cymbalta may offer more enduring relief than Prozac, new study says
- Ilana Glazer is ready to say goodbye to 'weak-minded' alt-right comedy
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- Liberty Flea will bring vintage finds, handmade gifts and holiday shopping to South Philly
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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