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 20, 2017
Transportation
Elon Musk: NY-Philly-DC-Baltimore Hyperloop approved by government
Tesla Inc. and SpaceX founder Elon Musk dropped a bombshell announcement Thursday morning, tweeting that he has received "verbal government approval" to construct a hyperloop transit system that would connect New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore at incredible speeds.July 20, 2017
Celebrities
Kevin Hart responds to Miami video, allegations he cheated on pregnant wife
Superstar comedian and Philadelphia royalty Kevin Hart fired back against a bombshell report on Wednesday claiming to show video evidence that he cheated on his pregnant wife, Eniko Parish, at hotel in Miami earlier this month.July 20, 2017
Higher Education
$50 million donation to St. Joe's marks largest in university history
St. Joseph's University announced Thursday the receipt of a $50 million gift from a distinguished alumnus and his wife, marking the single largest donation in the university's 166-year history.July 20, 2017
Transportation
Philly, other cities unaware of Musk's East Coast Hyperloop plan, report says
Philadelphia is going to get a Hyperloop transit station, right after that SEPTA Broad Street Line extension makes its way to the Navy Yard.July 19, 2017
Tributes
Girlfriend of Bucks County murder victim shares moving tribute on Instagram
Two weeks after the disappearance of 19-year-old Jimi Taro Patrick, the first of the four victims killed in the gruesome Bucks County murder case, his girlfriend has spoken out on Instagram to pay tribute to the life of the promising young college student and youth baseball standout.July 19, 2017
Government
City controller: Philly needs to avoid repeating costly technology mistakes
Outgoing Philadelphia Controller Alan Butkovitz warned city officials this week against repeating past mistakes when investing in costly technology initiatives, citing multiple instances of undelivered projects, waste and faulty implementation.July 19, 2017
Videos
Video: N.J. woman shatters ex's car windows with kids inside
A woman in North Jersey exacted vengeance against an ex-partner by smashing the windows and headlights of his car with a hammer — all while children cried in the back seat.July 19, 2017
Jobs
Lockheed Martin holding engineering, operations job fair in South Jersey
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin will hold a job fair in Mount Laurel Thursday to recruit engineers and operations employees for its Moorestown and Camden locations.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 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.Just In
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