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 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
Schools
Pennsylvania bill would create telecommute option for school snow days
Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing a way to transform school snow days into virtual classroom sessions from home. Senate Bill 440 would provide an opt-in program for flexible instruction days during inclement weather.June 27, 2019
Health News
Pennsylvania issues cease and desist letter for closure of Hahnemann Hospital
Hahnemann University Hospital has been ordered to cease and desist plans to begin closing down operations at the Center City facility. The Philadelphia hospital announced it would shut down operations fully by Sept. 6, 2019.June 27, 2019
Nature
Salem Oak Tree keepsakes available to visitors of fallen 500-year-old relic
Admirers of the 500-year-old Salem Oak Tree that fell to the ground in June 2019 can now own keepsakes, including leaves and branches, to preserve their memory of the majestic tree in South Jersey.June 27, 2019
Film
Director Kevin Smith fires back at critics who say he's lost his touch
Director Kevin Smith plans to release "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot" before the end of 2019. His critics think his recent films haven't measured up to the early success he had as an indie filmmaker in the 1990's.June 27, 2019
Investigations
Feds charge 22 people in alleged Atlantic City heroin-trafficking ring
Twenty-two people are facing criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a heroin-trafficking organization in Atlantic City, federal authorities announced Wednesday.June 26, 2019
Business
Meek Mill just became co-owner of hat retailer Lids
Meek Mill joined the ownership group for Lids, the hat retailer with more than 1,200 locations in the United States and an extensive online shop. The rapper's limited-edition headwear series is due out in August 2019.June 26, 2019
Sixers
Sixers' Joel Embiid follows Al Horford on Twitter amid NBA free agency fever
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid followed Boston Celtics free agent Al Horford as the veteran forward prepares to enter NBA free agency.June 26, 2019
Addiction
San Francisco enacts ban on e-cigarette sales to curb youth addiction
San Francisco has passed legislation making it the first city in the United States to ban the sale and production of e-cigarette products. Lawmakers are seeking to reverse the trend of teen vaping, led by the Juul e-cigarette.June 26, 2019
Investigations
Hainesport man allegedly stole $2.5 million from employer over 14-year period
A Burlington County man turned himself into police this week on charges that he stole more than $2.5 million from his employer over a period lasting 14 years, prosecutors said.Just In
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