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 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.April 5, 2024
Food & Drink
New Jersey brunch spot Almost Home General opens location in Old City
New Jersey brunch spot Almost Home General has opened its first Philadelphia location in Old City at 205 Race St. The cafe serves a variety of breakfast plates, sandwiches, coffee and pastries. The 3,000-square-foot space has seating for about 60 people and additional outdoor space.April 4, 2024
Government
Delco Woods, the park planned on Don Guanella land, could use old buildings for mental health services
As Delaware County develops a plan for its 213-acre Delco Woods park, officials have proposed using the existing buildings of the former Don Guanella school for mental health services. Council members debated the plan at a meeting Wednesday and dispelled rumors that the buildings could be used to house immigrants. The county acquired the sprawling Marple Township property, formerly owned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, using eminent domain in 2021.April 4, 2024
Travel
Frontier Airlines to add nonstop flights from Philly to Buffalo, Norfolk
Frontier Airlines will debut nonstop flights in June from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo, New York, and Norfolk, Virginia, adding two more destinations to a growing list of cities the budget carrier serves out of PHL. With the new routes, Frontier will serve a total of 42 destinations out of Philadelphia, second-most among airlines behind American Airlines.April 4, 2024
Environment
Jersey Shore beach sweeps cleared 176,000 pieces of trash last year — including weird stuff
Volunteers combed New Jersey's beaches last year and picked up more than 176,000 pieces of litter and other debris, collecting an assortment of unusual items as part of an annual program led by the environmental group Clean Ocean Action. Among the heaps of litter and lost belongings picked up last year, 79.16% of the debris collected was either plastic or foam plastic — the first time that number has fallen below 80% since 2015.April 3, 2024
Development
3 takeaways from Philly design panel's latest review of 76ers' arena proposal
The Philadelphia 76ers' proposed new arena was reviewed Tuesday by the city's Civic Design Review committee, which offers advisory recommendations on how developers can improve their projects. The committee described the $1.55 billion plan as 'undercooked' and said it needs improvements that will make it a world-class destination on East Market Street.April 3, 2024
Courts
Robber who shot employees at Mayfair Pizza sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison
A man who robbed Mayfair Pizza at gunpoint last year, shooting two employees at the Northeast Philly shop, has been sentenced to spend nearly 14 years in prison. Kalab Bridges pleaded guilty in December to charges stemming from the incident at Mayfair Pizza, where the owner and several bystanders subdued him after the shooting.April 3, 2024
Podcast
Arnold Schwarzenegger seems unimpressed by Jason Kelce's new stainless steel Tesla cybertruck
Jason Kelce recently bought a Tesla Cybertruck, which had been rumored after a video showed him driving one of the electric vehicles on a highway in the Philadelphia area. The retired Philadelphia Eagles center talked about the new car on Wednesday's episode of the "New Heights" podcast, joined by his brother Travis and special guest Arnold Schwarzenegger.April 2, 2024
Food & Drink
Steve's Prince of Steaks to open Wildwood location in April
Steve's Prince of Steaks is opening its new location in Wildwood on April 20. The cheesesteak shop at 2701 New Jersey Ave. will be the first store in New Jersey and fourth overall. The business also has two locations in Northeast Philadelphia and one in Langhorne, Bucks County.April 2, 2024
Marijuana
First year of marijuana legalization could generate $41 million for Pennsylvania, fiscal report says
Legalization of recreational marijuana could generate up to $41 million in the first year of sales and climb to $271 million by 2028, according to an analysis by the state Independent Fiscal Office. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed cannabis legalization as part of his budget address in February. With the exception of West Virginia, all of Pennsylvania's bordering states have legalized recreational marijuana.Just In
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