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.
December 3, 2025
Transportation
Waymo moves closer to rolling out its self-driving cars in Philly
Waymo is moving forward with plans to introduce its autonomous vehicles in Philadelphia after months of testing. A timeline for the self-driving cars to debut has not been determined, but they initially will have drivers behind the wheel.December 2, 2025
Development
New cruise ship terminal to open beside Philly airport next spring
A new cruise ship terminal is being constructed next to Philadelphia International Airport. It will be completed in time for Norwegian Cruise Line's first voyages from the city in April 2026. Cruises have not departed Philly since 2011.December 2, 2025
Wildlife
African serval cat that escaped Pa. wildlife refuge found struck, killed by car
One three African serval cats that escaped from the Cricket Wildlife Center in Lehigh County in November was struck and killed by a car, ending a weekslong search for the animal, staff said. The two other servals were returned to the refuge last month.December 1, 2025
Children's Health
Kids who get smartphones before 12 have higher rates of depression, obesity and poor sleep
The younger kids are given their own smartphones, the more likely they are to develop depression, gain weight and get less than the recommended amount of sleep, new research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine finds.December 1, 2025
Development
Affordable housing project to be built on vacant North Philly lots
A 40-unit affordable housing project will be constructed in North Philadelphia with support from a $1.7 million state grant. The development, led by the Women's Community Revitalization Project, will bring three new buildings to a vacant block at the corner of West Cumberland and North Fairhill streets.November 26, 2025
Government
Pa. awards HBO's 'Task' $49.8 million tax credit to film Season 2 in the state
Brad Ingelsby's HBO show 'Task' will receive a $49.8 million tax credit from Pennsylvania's Film Production Tax Credit Program to film Season 2 of the series in the the state. HBO estimates production will create 3,700 jobs and contibute $194.1 million to the state's economy.November 26, 2025
Development
How PennDOT plans to install a 258-foot pedestrian bridge over Columbus Boulevard in one night
PennDOT's extension of the South Street Pedestrian Bridge will create a new arch structure that crosses Christopher Columbus Boulevard, providing direct access to the Delaware River waterfront for pedestrians and cyclists.November 26, 2025
Investigations
Man and woman found dead in Borgata hotel room in Atlantic City
Atlantic City police are investigating the deaths of a man and woman who were found inside a hotel room at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.November 26, 2025
Media
'Preston & Steve' contributor Nick McIlwain departs WMMR after 26 years
Nick McIlwain, an on-air voice on 93.3 WMMR's 'Preston & Steve Show' for the last 21 years said Wednesday he's leaving the station. The departure of former colleague Kathy Romano and the recent death of DJ Pierre Robert were factors in his decision to leave.November 25, 2025
Lawsuits
Lawsuit claims PPA failed to pay security officers for work during required breaks
A security officer for the Philadelphia Parking Authority is suing the agency over claims that it illegally deducts wages for work that's performed at impoundment lots during required daily breaks.Just In
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