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.
November 4, 2024
Investigations
NOAA investigates butchered remains of dolphin found on New Jersey beach
The butchered remains of a common dolphin were found on a beach in Allenhurst, New Jersey, on Oct. 30, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine. The carcass appeared to have been cut up with a sharp instrument. It is illegal to harass, hunt, capture, collect or kill dolphins. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is investigating the incident.November 4, 2024
Courts
Judge dismisses Philly DA Larry Krasner's lawsuit challenging Elon Musk's $1 million giveaways
A judge ruled Monday that billionaire Elon Musk and America PAC can continue their $1 million giveaways, which had been challenged in state court by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Musk's attorneys argued in court that the prize winners from America PAC's sweepstakes were not chosen randomly, but instead were picked to be spokespeople receiving salaries to promote campaign efforts on behalf of Donald Trump. Krasner had alleged the giveaways violate Pennsylvania's lottery regulations.November 4, 2024
2024 Election
Haddon Heights referendum on alcohol sales could push dry town to allow liquor licenses
A referendum in Haddon Heights, Camden County, will let voters voice whether they think the dry town in New Jersey should allow liquor sales for the first time since it was founded in 1904. A vote of approval still would require the borough to pass an ordinance allowing liquor licenses to be issued. Haddon Heights is one of about 30 remaining dry towns in New Jersey.November 1, 2024
Education
New Temple President John Fry lays out goals, including expanding in Center City
Jon Fry was officially introduced as Temple University's 15th president on Friday, sharing a message with the community about his overarching goals for the North Philadelphia campus and beyond. Fry said he hopes to expand Temple's academic corridor south on Broad Street into Center City in the future. The former Drexel University president also said that improving campus safety will be his top priority.November 1, 2024
Business
Wawa closes experimental drive-thru store in Bucks County that opened during pandemic
Wawa's standalone drive-thru store in Falls Township closed this week after nearly four years. The company began experimenting with dedicated drive-thru stores during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wawa still has two of these stores left in Allentown and Largo, Florida.October 31, 2024
Business
Wawa-branded tumblers recalled due to cuts caused by metal straws
Tumblers sold exclusively at Wawa stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, six other states and Washington, D.C. have been recalled because of cuts caused by their metal straws, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The 24-ounce tumblers were made in China by Illinois-based Halo, which will offer $15 Wawa gift cards or replacement silicone straws to people who own the tumblers.October 31, 2024
2024 Election
Elon Musk wants Larry Krasner's lawsuit against his America PAC lotteries moved to federal court
Elon Musk was not in court Thursday morning for a scheduled hearing on Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's lawsuit challenging Musk's $1 million lotteries intended to entice voter turnout ahead of next week's presidential election, but he is not giving up fighting the case. Musk wants the case moved to federal court.October 31, 2024
Investigations
Philly man charged with calling in bomb threat to Montgomery County Republican Committee office
A Philadelphia man has been charged with threatening to shoot a staffer at the Montgomery County Republican Committee office and blow up the office in Blue Bell, prosecutors said. Edward Cieri Jr., 39, is charged with threatening to place weapons of mass destruction, making terroristic threats and harassment.October 30, 2024
Transportation
NJ Transit offers first look at the new multilevel trains that will replace aging, unreliable fleet
NJ Transit will begin phasing in its new multilevel trains next year. The transportation agency said the first four rail cars out of an order of 174 will soon be tested in Colorado before entering service in New Jersey. The full fleet of electric-powered trains is expected to be in service by 2029. NJ Transit has struggled with reliability issues in recent years, often because of mechanical problems with trains that are more than 40 years old.October 30, 2024
Food & Drink
Essen Bakery set to open second, larger shop in Norris Square on Friday
Essen Bakery's new shop in Norris Square, near Fishtown, opens Friday after nearly two years of planning for the larger location. The original shop on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philly opened in 2016. The business is led by pastry chef Tova du Plessis, whose menu is inspired by childhood recipes from her upbringing in a Jewish family in Johannesburg, South Africa. With the new shop, the business will expand its wholesale and catering division.Just In
- Trailer for Sylvester Stallone biopic 'I Play Rocky' shows re-creations of some of 1976 film's most memorable scenes
- Flyers get Jamie Drysdale's extension done, for four years at $6.5 million per
- How a Penn professor influenced the modern language in 'The Odyssey' movie
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce supplied to Taco Bell in 5 states
- Philly science institute that studies human senses plans move to expand health research
- Phillies announce 2027 schedule
Must Read
