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 7, 2022
TV
'American Pickers' coming back to Pennsylvania to scour your antiques
The History Channel's "American Pickers" is returning to Pennsylvania in June to film for its upcoming 23rd season. Hosts Mike and Robbie Wolfe are seeking private collections of antiques in the state to be featured on the long-running series, which has made several stops in Pennsylvania over the years.April 7, 2022
TV
Kelly Ripa tapped to host Jimmy Kimmel's new ABC game show 'Generation Gap'
Kelly Ripa will be the host of the new ABC game show "Generation Gap," which was created by late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel and has been used as a bit over the years. The show takes groups of family members and makes them answer questions about each other's generations. The series will debut in July 2022.April 6, 2022
Real Estate
Phillies' Nick Castellanos rumored to be buying Ben Simmons' South Jersey mansion
New Phillies star Nick Castellanos could be buying the Moorestown, New Jersey mansion of former Philadelphia 76ers player Ben Simmons, 97.5 The Fanatic host Anthony Gargano said Wednesday. Simmons listed the home for sale in the fall of 2021, months before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Castellanos signed with the Phillies as a free agent during the offseason.April 6, 2022
Government
Wary of violent crime, Philly residents are the most pessimistic they've been since 2009, annual Pew poll finds
An annual Pew Charitable Trusts poll found that Philadelphia residents are the most pessimistic they have been since the survey first began in 2009. Most residents said the city is on the wrong track, sharing significant concerns about crime, drugs and public safety. They also had concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, affordable housing and education.April 6, 2022
Development
New renderings show Penn's Landing park that will cap I-95
The construction of the 11.5-acre Park at Penn's Landing is expected to begin in late 2022. The project will improve access to the Delaware River waterfront in Old City by capping I-95 and Columbus Boulevard, and extending the South Street pedestrian bridge. The project is expected to be finished in 2026.April 5, 2022
Social Media
Former Sixer Dikembe Mutombo dwarfs Seahawks' D.K. Metcalf in viral photo
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf shared a photo he took with NBA Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers center Dikembe Mutombo. Metcalf, at 6 feet 4 inches, is one of the most physically fit players in the NFL. Next to the 7 feet 2 inch Mutombo, he looks like just a regular guy.April 5, 2022
Business
Federal Donuts to expand beyond Philly region thanks to equity investment
Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts is poised for a major expansion, including up to 150 new corporate-owned and franchise locations, after a growth equity investment from Radnor-based NewSpring Franchise. The concept, founded in 2011, has 11 locations in Philadelphia and is a fast-casual shop for donuts, coffee and fried chicken. The new restaurants could be spread across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.April 5, 2022
Social Media
DeVonta Smith joins mopey Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox in Wawa commercial
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith joined teammates Dallas Goedert and Avonte Maddox for a Wawa commercial promoting the convenience store ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Goedert and Maddox had another commercial with Wawa last year. The Eagles hold two first-round picks in the NFL Draft in Las Vegas from April 28-30, making the event one of the most anticipated nights for Eagles fans in years.April 4, 2022
Food & Drink
Citizens Bank Park gets Manco & Manco Pizza, Ryan Howard's fried chicken spot for 2022 Phillies season
Citizens Bank Park will have a few new food options for Phillies home games in 2022, including the debut of Jersey Shore favorite Manco & Manco pizza, fried chicken from Ryan Howard's Colbie's Southern Kissed Chicken, and a few items from Aramark's new lineup across the nine MLB ballparks it serves.April 4, 2022
Investigations
ATV carrying family rolls over in deep puddle on Northeast Pennsylvania trail, killing mother, police say
Jamie Urchic, 37, was killed when the ATV she was riding in with her husband and children flipped over in a deep puddle on April 2 in Archbald, Pennsylvania. Urchic's husband rescued the couple's children but could not save his wife. Police said the puddle's water was 4-5 feet deep.Just In
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