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 19, 2023
Lawsuits
Netflix used man's photos in film, mistaking him for hitchhiker who killed N.J. attorney, lawsuit says
A Kentucky man is suing Netflix for $1 million because a documentary on the service uses his photo in the true crime feature "The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker." The documentary chronicles Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary, convicted of killing New Jersey lawyer Joseph Galfy in 2013.April 19, 2023
Marijuana
Atlantic City's first recreational marijuana shop set to open on 4/20
Atlantic City marijuana dispensary MPX NJ will become the city's first business licensed to sell adult-use, recreational cannabis on Thursday, which is 4/20, the nation's unofficial pot-smoking holiday. The business at 153 S. New York Ave. sits within Atlantic City's established "Green Zone," where the city plans to build up the cannabis industry to promote tourism and economic revival of the struggling business district.April 18, 2023
Lottery
$2 million-winning lottery ticket sold at Fishtown Market
A $2 million-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket was sold at Fishtown Market at 2328 East Norris St. in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 16, lottery officials said. The Cash Five with Quick Cash ticket was sold Sunday at Fishtown Market, 2328 East Norris St., and matched all five balls drawn: 3-9-10-18-25. The business will get a $10,000 bonus.April 18, 2023
TV
Actor F. Murray Abraham was fired from 'Mythic Quest' for alleged sexual misconduct, report says
F. Murray Abraham, the Oscar-winning actor who appeared in the first two seasons of Rob McElhenney's Apple TV+ comedy "Mythic Quest," was let go from the show last year due to at least two allegations of sexual misconduct, Rolling Stone reports. He went on to star in HBO's hit series "The White Lotus."April 18, 2023
Education
Drexel, Salus are eyeing joining forces of the colleges' health sciences programs
Drexel University will explore an affiliation with Salus University, the private school in Elkins Park that has graduate programs in optometry, audiology, physicians assistant studies and other health sciences. The strategic partnership would aim to boost interdisciplinary research and make their graduate programs more competitive.April 17, 2023
Government
New Jersey regulators renew Curaleaf's recreational marijuana licenses, reversing earlier decision
Curaleaf will continue to sell recreational, adult-use marijuana at its stores in Bellmawr and Edgewater Park after New Jersey regulators voted Monday to renew the cannabis company's licenses. Last week, the state's Cannabis Regulatory Commission had voted not to renew the licenses, citing concerns about Curaleaf's labor practices. The renewals are now conditional upon the company's transparency with the CRC in matters related to its union employees and operations in New Jersey.April 17, 2023
Food & Drink
Rita's debuts new line of cold brew frozen coffee drinks
Rita's Italian ice and Frozen Custard has launched a new line of frozen cold brew coffees available in original cold brew, caramel and mocha flavors. The drinks are made with Rita's vanilla ice and frozen custard, and will be available at all stores for a limited time.April 17, 2023
Social Media
Author Judy Blume speaks out on J.K. Rowling's divisive comments about transgender equality
Author Judy Blume weighed in on the controversy surrounding 'Harry Potter' creator J.K. Rowling, who has faced backlash over her remarks on transgender rights. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Blume said she doesn't believe Rowling should be subjected to online harassment and threats. She later clarified that she disagrees with people who do not fully support trans equality and acceptance.April 14, 2023
Business
David's Bridal to lay off more than 9,000 employees in advance of looming sale
David's Bridal, the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania-based chain, will lay off more than 9,000 workers in the U.S. ahead of a potential sale. The company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019, but was hard-hit by the public health restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the wedding industry that have followed.April 14, 2023
Food & Drink
Steve's Prince of Steaks signals plans for new Wildwood shop
Steve's Prince of Steaks, the long-running Philly cheesesteak shop, put up a sign this week in Wildwood, New Jersey at 2701 New Jersey Ave. An opening date for the new shop has not been provided. Steve's opened in Northeast Philadelphia in 1980 and currently has two locations there and one in Langhorne, Bucks County.Just In
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