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.
February 10, 2026
TV
YouTube TV rolls out cheaper plans, including bundle with NBC Sports Philadelphia
YouTube TV is introducing a series of lower-cost plans tailored to sports, news and entertainment content. The sports plan, which includes NBC Sports Philadelphia, starts at about $65 per month.February 10, 2026
Movies
Bob Saget documentary in works from studio behind Jason Kelce, Taylor Swift films
Old City's 9.14 Pictures, the studio behind the Jason Kelce and Taylor Swift documentaries, is producing a film about Bob Saget that will explore the Mount Airy native's wholesome TV image and raunchy standup career.February 9, 2026
Business
As World Cup nears, there's a push to let Philly bars stay open past 2 a.m.
With Philly set to host World Cup matches this summer, the bar and restaurant industry is pushing for Pennsylvania lawmakers to extend last call beyond 2 a.m. A decade has passed since the last time bar service hours were extended.February 9, 2026
Investigations
Former treasurer at Plymouth Meeting nonprofit allegedly stole $246,000 to pay for vacations, hot tub
Montgomery County prosecutors have charged Michael Fantuzzo, 40, with stealing $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association while he served as treasurer. He allegedly used the money to pay for vacations and a hot tub.February 6, 2026
Odd News
Truck freezes in Jersey Shore lake after driver cracked through ice doing donuts
A man who drove his pickup truck onto a frozen lake at the Jersey Shore last month and plummeted through the ice is charged with reckless driving and related offenses. Video of the man's stunt have spread widely on social media.February 5, 2026
Investigations
Camden firefighter dies after falling through ice into Delaware River
A Camden firefighter died Thursday morning after falling into the icy water of the Delaware River at Wiggins Waterfront Park, officials said. The firefighter fell into the water during a maintenance check on the department's fire boat.February 5, 2026
Business
Dirty Franks adopts 25-and-older policy to 'save the bar' from underage drinkers using fake IDs
Center City dive bar Dirty Franks now has a 25-and-up age limit due to crowds of young people presenting suspicious IDs that trick scanners but appear to be fake. The bar plans to keep the new rule until it finds a reliable system to detect fake IDs.February 4, 2026
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art reverts to old name, but will keep griffin logo from rebrand
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is going back to its old name, abandoning the Philadelphia Art Museum rebrand less than four months after making the change. The museum will keep the new logo of a griffin that it adopted when the changes were revealed in OctoberFebruary 4, 2026
Business
Super Bowl ads with Philly ties: Xfinity spoofs 'Jurassic Park' and Sabrina Carpenter pops Pringles
The Philly area will be well-represented in Super Bowl commercials this year. Bradley Cooper teams up with Matthew McConaughey for an Uber Eats ad, Shane Gillis continues his Bud Light series and Sabrina Carpenter pops Pringles.February 4, 2026
Government
Gov. Josh Shapiro is again pushing for Pa. to legalize marijuana, but advocates say it's a long shot in 2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the state legislature to send him a bill to legalize marijuana during his annual budget address Tuesday. Cannabis advocates believe it could be a long shot again in 2026, but they see some reasons for optimism in Harrisburg.Just In
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