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 12, 2024
Government
Delaware County drops plan for mental health facility at former Don Guanella school
Delaware County will no longer pursue a plan to open a mental health treatment facility on a portion of the future Delco Woods park in Marple Township. The 213-acre site, formerly the Don Guanella school, was acquired by eminent domain to be turned into an open space. Plans to use a portion of it for mental health services drew heavy opposition.June 11, 2024
Investigations
South Jersey man arrested for stowing baby deer in shopping bag, police say
A Mays Landing man was arrested for hiding a baby deer inside a shopping bag outside a ShopRite in Stafford Township, police said. Officers allegedly found the animal when it poked its head out of the man's grocery bag. Matthew Keithley, 23, was also charged with possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.June 11, 2024
Investigations
ICE raids in Philly, New York, Los Angeles result in arrests of 8 with suspected ties to ISIS
Eight foreign nationals from Tajikistan were arrested during raids by U.S. ICE agents in Philadelphia, New York City and Los Angeles. The men are suspected of having ties to the terrorist group ISIS and potentially could be deported, authorities saidJune 11, 2024
Real Estate
A 19th century mansion in Montgomery County is being given away for free ... under one condition
A 190-year-old mansion in Montgomery County can only be spared from demolition if it's moved off a sprawling property in Limerick near the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. The Eastern Pennsylvania Preservation Society is promoting the abandoned home as free to anyone who can move it to a new location.June 10, 2024
Entertainment
Shane Gillis to perform stand-up at Wells Fargo Center in October
Comedian Shane Gillis will perform at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Friday, Oct. 18. The Mechanicsburg native has had a breakout year, hosting "Saturday Night Live" in February — five years after he was fired from the show — and debuting his new Netflix series "Tires."June 10, 2024
Business
Pa., N.J. among states earning most tax revenue from sports betting
Since becoming legal in the U.S. in 2018, sports betting has exploded in popularity and become a growing tax revenue source for many states. Pennsylvania and New Jersey have among the highest wagering activity and tax revenue in the country.June 10, 2024
Crime
Philly police to enter enforcement phase of city's plan targeting drugs, violence in Kensington
Philadelphia police will embark on a new strategy to target crime in Kensington, where the city has emphasized addressing quality of life concerns since Mayor Cherelle Parker took office in January. The department plans to deploy 75 officers to work on the ground in the neighborhood, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.June 7, 2024
2024 Election
Disputed mail-in ballots in Democratic primary for N.J.'s 2nd District must be counted, judge rules
About 1,900 New Jersey mail-in ballots that were opened too early by election officials must be counted in the state's 2nd District, an Atlantic County Superior Court judged ruled Friday. Tallying the votes could impact the outcome of the Democratic primary for the U.S. House, a race that has Joseph Salerno leading Tim Alexander by about 400 votes.June 7, 2024
Music
Phillie Phanatic brings dance moves to Tierra Whack's Tiny Desk Concert
Tierra Whack performed a set on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series and brought along the Phillie Phanatic to dance up a storm with her and her band. The rising hip-hop star and North Philly native recently released her dark and soul-searching album 'World Wide Whack.'June 7, 2024
Education
Delco school community fights plan to close ecology center that houses beloved tortoise
Springfield School District in Delaware County is shutting down the ecology center at Scenic Hills Elementary School, where a beloved tortoise named Shelly has lived for more than two decades. Members of the school community are pushing back against the decision, claiming the reasons for closing the outdoor habitat don't add up.Just In
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