Michael Tanenbaum

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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.


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September 21, 2023

Music

The Menzingers shot a music video at Lynnewood Hall, the Gilded Age mansion in Elkins Park

The Menzingers filmed their latest music video, 'Come On Heartache,' at Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park. The Gilded Age mansion was built from 1897 to 1900 for industrialist Peter A.B. Widener and was acquired this summer by the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation. The Menzingers' next album, 'Some Of It Was True,' will be out via Epitaph Records on Oct. 13.

September 20, 2023

Transportation

Philly's airport ranks worst in customer satisfaction for third straight year

Philadelphia International Airport was ranked the worst large airport in North America for the third straight year by J.D. Power's annual traveler satisfaction survey. Although PHL's score improved this year, the state of the airport's terminals and other infrastructure continue to keep it at the bottom of the rankings. PHL CEO Atif Saeed said upgrades to terminals and other public areas are top priorities to improve the travel experience.

September 19, 2023

Investigations

Former Eagle Dion Lewis arrested for allegedly refusing to leave Florida casino

Dion Lewis, a star running back at the University of Pittsburgh, was charged with trespassing after he allegedly caused a disturbance at a the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa in Florida. Lewis played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Eagles, Patriots, Titans and Giants. He appeared in two Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning one.

September 19, 2023

Social Media

Wildwood police warn promoters of H2oi car rally not to return after last year's deadly pop-up event

Wildwood police are warning organizers and promoters of the unsanctioned H2oi car rally not to return to the city this year. At last year's event on Sept. 24, two people were killed and several others were injured as a result of unruly behavior connected to the pop-up car meet, which brought hundreds of drivers to the city. Four people were charged with crimes in connection with last year's car rally.

September 18, 2023

Business

Korshak Bagels, the acclaimed South Philly shop that opened during the pandemic, will close permanently this weekend

Korshak Bagels, the acclaimed South Philly bagel shop, will close for good on Sept. 24. Owner Phil Korshak shared a letter on Instagram explaining that the business can no longer function as it was intended to operate. It opened in 2020 at 1700 S. 10th St. The shop's last day of business will be Sunday, Sept. 24.

September 18, 2023

Arts & Culture

Mütter Museum asks the public to weigh in on ethical battle over displaying human remains

Philadelphia's Mütter Museum has been undergoing an ethical review of its medical oddities, including preserved human remains. The museum's leadership has launched a new public engagement project, "Postmortem: Mütter Museum," that will include town hall discussions, workshops and other feedback methods. Organizers behind a petition called Protect the Mütter say the museum's new leaders are undermining the medical history museum's heritage and appeal.

September 15, 2023

Investigations

Boston Market may reopen 27 New Jersey stores that closed for labor violations

The 27 Boston Market restaurants that were shut down for labor violations in New Jersey last month are allowed to reopen, state officials said. The company repaid more than $630,000 to 314 workers who had gone months without receiving the wages they were owed.

September 15, 2023

Social Media

Vikings player Alexander Mattison says he received racist messages from fans after the team's loss to Eagles

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison said he received dozens of racist messages after the team's 34-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on 'Thursday Night Football.' The Vikings and the NFL issues statements condemning the online harassment.

September 13, 2023

Business

South Jersey's Red Lion Diner abruptly closes after 50-year run

Red Lion Diner in Southampton, New Jersey has permanently closed and will be replaced by a Super Wawa. The diner has been near the Red Lion Circle at the intersection of Route 70 and Route 206 for the last 50 years. The owners said they had planned to build a new diner there, but the economic landscape since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those plans.

September 12, 2023

Investigations

Dog the Bounty Hunter considers joining manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante

The search for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has prompted Dog the Bounty Hunter to consider joining the manhunt in Chester County. The reality TV star has reached out to police to learn more about the search, TMZ reported. Cavalcante, 34, escaped Chester County Prison on Aug. 31 and is now believed to be armed.

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