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 3, 2024
2024 Election
Andy Kim wins Democratic primary for New Jersey's U.S. Senate seat
Democrat Andy Kim defeated Lawrence Hamm and Patricia Campos-Medina In Tuesday's primary election for U.S. Senate in New Jersey. Kim, the congressman in New Jersey's 3rd District, will face the winner of Tuesday's Republican primary in November. Incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat who's on trial for federal bribery charge, is not seeking his party's nomination.June 3, 2024
2024 Election
Curtis Bashaw wins Republican primary for New Jersey's U.S. Senate seat
In Tuesday's primary election for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey, Curtis Bashaw won the GOP nomination and will face Democrat Andy Kim in November's election. Bashaw defeated Albert Harshaw, Christine Serrano Glassner and Justin Murphy. Incumbent U.S. Robert Menendez, a Democrat, is on trial in federal court for bribery and corruption charges. He plans to run for reelection as an independent.June 3, 2024
Health News
Possible measles exposure reported at Philly airport
A person with measles was at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday, May 31, city health officials said. The traveler was in the federal inspection area of Terminal A West between 2:50 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday. People who are unvaccinated or not immune are urged to get immunized if they were possibly exposed.June 3, 2024
Wildlife
New Jersey moves to take bald eagles, ospreys off state list of endangered species
New Jersey wildlife officials have proposed removing bald eagles and ospreys from the state's list of endangered species, citing significant progress in efforts restore populations of both birds of prey.May 31, 2024
Social Media
Woman who confronted Kylie and Jason Kelce in Margate issues apology
Andrée Goldberg, the woman who confronted Jason and Kyle Kelce in Margate over Memorial Day weekend, has apologized for becoming belligerent after the couple declined to take a picture with her. Goldberg said she acted 'out of character' and acknowledged that she should have respected the Kelces' privacy.May 31, 2024
Celebrities
Rob McElhenney spurns Chase Utley for Bryce Harper in video promo for Phillies' London Series
To promote the London Series between the Phillies and Mets, 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Rob McElhenney teamed up with longtime friend Chase Utley – MLB's ambassador to Europe – for a promo video with Bryce Harper that riffs on a running gag in the series.May 31, 2024
Transportation
Broad Street speed camera proposal gets backing from city, PennDOT
Philadelphia could install automated speed enforcement cameras along Broad Street and four other corridors in the city in the coming years. Officials said they support using the technology on Broad Street, which has high rates of speeding and serious crashes.May 30, 2024
Government
Ocean City leaders say police need more power in wake of boardwalk stabbing
Cape May County officials are seeking to give police in Ocean City and other shore towns more power to better manage the crowds of juveniles and young adults who have been responsible for disturbances on the beaches and boardwalks in recent years. Over Memorial Day weekend, a 15-year-old boy was stabbed on the boardwalk.May 30, 2024
Development
Amazon gets zoning approval for massive data center campus in Luzerne County
Amazon has received zoning approval to construct a new data center campus near two nuclear power plants in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The facility would be for Amazon Web Services, the subsidiary that offers cloud computing services to a wide range of organizations.May 30, 2024
Podcasts
Charles Barkley got a watch from Tom Brady that supports a 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' theory
NBA legend and TNT broadcaster Charles Barkley told a story about how Tom Brady gave him a watch simply because he had complimented the timepiece. The story is reminiscent of a running joke on the final season of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm."Just In
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- City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act
- New Jersey man charged with operating 80 illegal marijuana vending machines
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- Suicide deaths among young people fell after 988 lifeline debuted
- Struggling Phillies release RHP Taijuan Walker
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