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.
March 18, 2024
Business
The Grape Room, longtime music venue and bar in Manayunk, abruptly closes
The Grape Room, a long-running bar and music venue in Manayunk, announced that it has closed. The history of the independent venue, which includes multiple owners, goes back to the late 1980s. A favorite spot for local bands and open mic nights, The Grape Room hosted shows from notable musicians including Amos Lee, Dispatch and The Lumineers over the years.March 15, 2024
Music
Tierra Whack describes being alone with her dark thoughts and how those colored her new album
Tierra Whack's new album, 'World Wide Whack,' examines her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts as she dealt with the pressure of life as a public figure. Whack, 28, talked about her mental health during an interview this week with music critic Anthony Fantano of 'The Needle Drop.'March 15, 2024
Wildlife
Bald eagle rescued outside Ocean City home and sent to Delaware wildlife rehab
A bald eagle was rescued outside a beachfront home in northern Ocean City on Monday afternoon. Video shows New Jersey Fish & Wildlife officers carefully capture the male eagle, who appeared to be disoriented. The bird was taken to the Tri-State Bird Rescue in Delaware to be treated for possible injuries.March 15, 2024
Entertainment
Netflix House, a restaurant and event space, could open at King of Prussia Mall
Netflix is pursuing plans to open one of its first Netflix House venues at the King of Prussia Mall. The streaming company has submitted an application in Upper Merion Township to take over the space of the former Lord & Taylor store on the mall property. Netflix revealed last year that it hopes to develop a new concept that includes a restaurant, retail store and multipurpose space for fans to attend events centered on the platform's hit shows like "Stranger Things" and "Bridgerton."March 14, 2024
Business
Sam Ash to close music stores at Philadelphia Mills and in King of Prussia
Sam Ash Music Stores will close its shops at Philadelphia Mills and in King of Prussia as part of a company-wide restructuring that will shut about half of its stores in the coming months. The two stores in the Philly area are expected to close in late May and will be holding liquidation sales.March 14, 2024
Investigations
Bar dispute led to fatal shootings at Fairmount Park last month, police say
Thurston Cooper and Krystina Chambers, who were shot to death near Mount Pleasant Mansion in Fairmount Park on Feb. 29, 2024, were involved in a bar dispute earlier that night with the two people charged in their deaths, Philadelphia police said Thursday. Lamar Young and Dale Johnson have been charged with murder, conspiracy and related offenses.March 13, 2024
Investigations
U.S. Marshals name fourth suspect sought in Northeast Philly bus stop shooting, offer $5,000 reward
A $5,000 reward has been offered for the capture of Asir Boone, 17, who has been identified as the fourth suspect in the March 6 shooting that injured 8 teens at SEPTA bus stop in the Burholme neighborhood of Northeast Philly. Three other suspects have already been arrested.March 13, 2024
Health News
Jefferson Health completes construction of 19-story Honickman Center
Jefferson Health has finished construction of the Honickman Center, a 19-story outpatient tower at 11th and Chestnut streets in Center City. The new building contains more than 300 exam rooms and has multiple specialities and named care centers under one roof. It will open to patients April 15.March 13, 2024
Development
Grocery Outlet to occupy ground floor of new apartment building in University City
The ground floor of a new apartment building in University City will be occupied by a Grocer Outlet bargain market and West African restaurant Kilimandjaro, which previously was located in the former shopping center where the new building stands at 43rd and Chestnut streets. The building is now preleasing apartments.March 12, 2024
Film
Rob McElhenney launches multimedia company More Better Industries
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Rob McElhenney has launched a new multimedia company, More Better Industries, that will oversee film, marketing and consulting projects. McElhenney, a South Philly native, has branched into a number of new ventures in recent years, including purchasing the Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC with Ryan Reynolds and started the Irish American whiskey brand Four Walls with his TV co-stars Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day.Just In
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