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.
April 11, 2024
Investigations
17 people arrested in Philly cocaine bust that nets guns, cash and other drugs
Seventeen people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a Philadelphia drug trafficking ring that resulted in the seizure of cocaine, marijuana, guns and cash, prosecutors said. James Lofton, 60, of Philadelphia, was identified Thursday as one of the alleged ringleaders of the network.April 11, 2024
Government
South Jersey library apologizes for possibly handing out fake eclipse glasses
The Moorestown Library in South Jersey issued an alert before Monday's solar eclipse saying the specialized shades it gave out may have been counterfeits. The library in Burlington County apologized, explaining that it bought Medical King glasses from Walmart.com but determined they were likely counterfeits.April 11, 2024
Festivals
John Oates to headline Philadelphia Folk Festival in its return after one-year hiatus
The Philadelphia Folk Festival will be back in 2024, headlined by John Hall and Gangstagrass, from Aug. 16-18. The long-running festival, founded in 1962, was canceled last year because of financial struggles faced by its organizer, the Philadelphia Folksong Society.April 10, 2024
Investigations
At least three people shot at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philly
At least three people at West Philly park were injured by gunfire on Wednesday afternoon while attending a large celebration to mark the end of Ramadan, Philadelphia police said. One of the people injured, a 15-year-old boy, is among the suspected shooters and was wounded by police gunfire. Five people have been arrested, police said.April 10, 2024
Business
Federal Donuts plans national expansion starting with 3 stores in Philly suburbs
Federal Donuts plans to open three new stores in the Philadelphia suburbs — Radnor, Willow Grove and Conshohocken — as part of a planned expansion. The company founded in 2011 by Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook aims to open more stores in Pennsylvania and grow a national footprint in the years to come.April 9, 2024
Food & Drink
Parks on Tap, Philly's traveling beer garden, sets 2024 schedule
Parks on Tap, the traveling beer garden series at Philly parks, will start its 2024 calendar at Fairmount Park's Azalea Garden from April 17-21. The series runs through the end of September, with multiday events planned at 19 different city parks.April 9, 2024
Food & Drink
Brunch spot Sabrina's Cafe opens Philly airport location
Philadelphia brunch spot Sabrina's Cafe now has a location in Terminal C at the Philadelphia International Airport. It's the sixth Sabrina's location in the region. Sabrina's is known for breakfast staples like its stuffed brioche French toast and chicken and waffles. The airport location also has grab-and-go options.April 9, 2024
Celebrities
Casting agency quits Sylvester Stallone's 'Tulsa King,' claiming star insulted extras
The casting agency for 'Tulsa King,' the Paramount+ mob drama starring Sylvester Stallone, has cut ties with the production after accusing the 77-year-old actor of insulting background actors who were hired to appear in scenes shot in Atlanta last week.April 8, 2024
Real Estate
Georgine's, the 47-year-old Bristol restaurant, listed for sale
Georgine's, the family-owned restaurant in West Bristol, has been listed for sale after 47 years operating on Newport Road. The four-acre property is listed for $3.8 million and is described as a turn key business opportunity for a potential buyer. The current owner is looking to retire.April 8, 2024
Music
The Eagles made a cheesy song using Suno AI, so we made one for PhillyVoice
Suno AI is a new music-making platform that generates songs and lyrics using artificial intelligence. The Philadelphia Eagles used the platform to make a country pop song about fans in South Philadelphia. PhillyVoice decided to make one about our website. The generative AI technology is raising unsettling questions about the future of making music.Just In
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