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 9, 2024
Courts
George Norcross arraigned on racketeering charges related to Camden developments, pleads not guilty
George Norcross III was arraigned Tuesday morning and pleaded not guilty to charges that he and five co-defendants exploited government programs to get millions of dollars in tax breaks for development projects on the Camden waterfront.July 9, 2024
Development
Avenue of the Arts to get $100 million in streetscape upgrades starting next year
Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts will get new landscaping, lighting, public art and outdoor performance spaces as part of a $100 million beautification project. The improvements will be added in phases, beginning with the block between Spruce and Pine streets outside the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.July 9, 2024
Government
Pennsylvania unveils redesign of license plate with 'Let Freedom Ring' slogan
Pennsylvania will introduce a new license plate beginning in 2025 that features the Liberty Bell and the phrase "Let Freedom Ring" to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. The upcoming change will be Pennsylvania's first since 2017. The design is part of Pennsylvania's broader rebranding of signage and tourism materials.July 8, 2024
Festivals
Northern Liberties Night Market returns July 24 with food trucks and beer
For the second time this year, the Northern Liberties Night Market will take over Second Street on July 24 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will included dozens of vendors and beverages will be sold at businesses along the neighborhood's commercial strip.July 8, 2024
Government
Pa. is considering restarting a reactor at Three Mile Island, the site of a nuclear disaster in 1979
Pennsylvania lawmakers could partner with Constellation Energy Corporation on a plan to restart a nuclear power unit at Three Mile Island, the site of the notorious partial meltdown that sent panic through the region in 1979. One of the units on the island outside Harrisburg was last in operating in 2019.July 5, 2024
2024 Election
President Biden cancels Sunday's speech at teachers union convention in Philly due to strike
President Joe Biden will not speak at the annual conference of the National Education Association in Philadelphia this weekend after members of the teachers union went on strike Friday. The Biden campaign said the president is not willing to cross the picket line but still plans to travel to Pennsylvania this weekend.July 5, 2024
Media
Angelo Cataldi criticizes SportsRadio 94WIP's response to kissing allegation against Howard Eskin
Angelo Cataldi reacted to the allegation that Howard Eskin, his former colleague at SportsRadio 94WIP, made an unwanted advance on a woman at Citizens Bank Park in May. Eskin is now barred from the ballpark for the remainder of the Phillies season, a punishment suggested by WIP owner Audacy, sources said.July 5, 2024
Food & Drink
Federal Donuts plans to open first shop in South Jersey
Federal Donuts is exploring potential sites around Cherry Hill, Marlton and Moorestown for its first store in New Jersey. The Philly-based donut, fried chicken and coffee brand is in the early stages of a national expansion.July 3, 2024
Government
Philly homeless advocates fear Supreme Court's ruling encourages 'criminalizing poverty'
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold an Oregon city's right to enforce a ban on sleeping outdoors raises stark questions about how policies could change regarding the treatment of homeless individuals in the United States. In Philadelphia, leaders and advocates are concerned about how the ruling could affect the city's actions in Kensington and what it means for housing policy.July 2, 2024
Government
New Jersey's Atlantic Shores wind energy project gets key U.S. approval
Federal regulators have approved New Jersey's Atlantic Shores wind farm project that would be built off the coast of Atlantic City and produce enough energy to power about 1 million homes. The project still need additional state permits and federal backing for construction.Just In
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