Michael Tanenbaum

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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

July 2, 2019

Parenting

When should kids be told they're adopted? Study with Drexel ties challenges norm

When is the best time for parents to tell their child that he or she has been adopted?

July 2, 2019

Beaches

Wildwood Crest beach reopens after wastewater treatment malfunction

A section of the beach in Wildwood Crest has been closed to the public for at least 24 hours due to a malfunction at a Cape May County wastewater treatment facility, officials said Monday.

July 2, 2019

Development

Two new apartment towers planned for North Broad Street

Residential development in North Philadelphia is continuing to pick up steam as plans for two large apartment towers appear ready to move forward.

July 2, 2019

Business

Regal Cinemas expected to launch unlimited ticket subscription plan

Regal Cinemas is expected to launch an unlimited movie ticket subscription plan for its U.S. theaters in July 2019.

July 2, 2019

Social Media

Former Eagle Torrey Smith seeks out man who picked up Cracker Barrel bill in Plymouth Meeting

NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith was in Plymouth Meeting with his sons to get dinner at Cracker Barrel. The former Philadelphia Eagles player and member of the Super Bowl LII team said a man picked up his bill because he was a good father. Now Smith is looking for the man.

July 1, 2019

Taxes

Philly City Wage Tax dips slightly as part of ongoing reduction plan

Philadelphia's City Wage Tax was reduced slightly on July 1, 2019, as part of an overall plan to bring down the much-maligned rate.

July 1, 2019

Fireworks

1,700 recalled Pennsylvania fireworks are 'overloaded with pyrotechnics,' officials warn

A fireworks distributor in Pennsylvania and two other states has recalled nearly 1,700 hazardous explosives  that were "overloaded with pyrotechnics," the Consumer Product Safety Board announced. 

July 1, 2019

Sixers

Best Twitter reactions to Sixers' barrage of moves in NBA free agency

The Philadelphia 76ers jumped out of the gate in NBA free agency with several big moves, including re-signing Tobias Harris, adding Al Horford and trading Jimmy Butler to Miami for Josh Richardson.

June 28, 2019

Development

Pennsylvania bill calls for demolition of Allentown State Hospital

A bill awaiting the signature of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf would order the demolition of the century-old Allentown State Hospital, the former psychiatric facility recently featured in director M. Night Shyamalan's "Glass."

June 28, 2019

Nature

Massive freshwater reservoir found off coast of New Jersey

Scientists have discovered an enormous aquifer buried underneath the Atlantic Ocean, revealing a freshwater reservoir that could become an invaluable natural resource. 

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