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 21, 2017
History
Historical marker set for West Philly site of 1985 MOVE bombing
Students from Southwest Philadelphia's private Jubilee School will be on hand Saturday for a hard-won ceremony to place at historical marker at the site of the infamous 1985 MOVE bombing, an unprecedented event that left 11 people dead and destroyed 61 rowhomes.June 20, 2017
Children's Health
Philadelphia releases final report on prevention of childhood lead exposure
An advisory group tasked with reviewing Philadelphia's strategy to prevent childhood lead poisoning released its final report Tuesday, offering recommendations to ensure the city's continued progress, resident education and cooperation among agencies to improve public health.June 20, 2017
PennDOT
PennDOT unveils design for new Pennsylvania driver's license
Say goodbye to the old look of driver's licenses in Pennsylvania. The yellow and blue-themed design is on the way in favor of a new card unveiled by PennDOT this week.June 20, 2017
Business
Reading Terminal Market vendor must pay $600,000 in back wages
The owner of two businesses at Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday to pay more than $600,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 140 present and past workers to resolve violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.June 20, 2017
Investigation
Video surfaces of Wildwood police officer punching suspect
Authorities in Wildwood have opened an investigation into a police officer who was filmed punching a man in the face during an arrest this past weekend, a police department official confirmed.June 19, 2017
Airports
Authorities seize undeclared $39,000 from woman at Philadelphia airport headed to Jamaica
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers last week seized more than $39,000 in undeclared U.S. currency from a woman who planned to take the money with her to Jamaica from Philadelphia International Airport, the agency announced Monday. The traveler, whose identity was not revealed, learned an important lesson "the hard way" when she failed to report the $39,225 in cash she took with her to the airport, CBP officials with the Philadelphia office said.June 19, 2017
Social Media
Twitter lambastes Coca-Cola for confusing Philly and Pittsburgh
It's hard being a soda company these days. Pepsi failed miserably trying to make a commercial that fused the themes of social justice, celebrity, unity and refreshment. Then they came up with Pepsi Fire and people were even less enthused. Now you've got more cities taxing soda, cutting into profit margins, and mounting attacks on the illusion of diet soda.June 19, 2017
Taxes
Philly city wage tax to go down slightly in July
If you live in the city of Philadelphia or are otherwise on the hook to pay its wage tax, the month of July will bring some good news for your wallet.June 18, 2017
Allergies
Tick spreading in United States gives people severe meat allergy
As tick season enters full swing in the United States, disease ecologists have already warned that 2017 is expected to be one of the worst years for the parasites in quite some time.June 18, 2017
Transportation
SEPTA shifts into summer transit schedule
SEPTA service officially transitions into the agency's summer schedule on Sunday, marking a shift that accommodates seasonal changes in ridership and renovation projects.Just In
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- Ilana Glazer is ready to say goodbye to 'weak-minded' alt-right comedy
- For now, Matvei Michkov and the Flyers are shrugging off rumors: 'it's outside noise'
- Liberty Flea will bring vintage finds, handmade gifts and holiday shopping to South Philly
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors
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