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.
June 24, 2025
Business
Mac's Tavern, a bar part-owned by 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' stars, is closing after 15 years in Old City
Mac's Tavern in Old City is closing after a 15-year run on Market Street. The bar is best-known for its ties to 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' whose husband-and-wife stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson are part-owners of the business. The tavern did not give a reason for the closure, but thanked its supporters in an Instagram post.June 18, 2025
Entertainment
Summer pop-up at Eakins Oval returns with beer garden, mini golf and food trucks
Philadelphia's annual summer pop-up at Eakins Oval is back this year for a 12-week run at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The space offers free, family-friendly activities, vendor markets, food trucks, a beer garden and mini golf course run by Francisville bar and restaurant Libertee Grounds. The Oval is open Wednesdays through Sundays from June 18 to Sept. 14.June 18, 2025
TV
A 'Golden Bachelor' crossover is slated for the new season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
When 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' returns for its 17th season this summer, one of the new episodes will feature a crossover with ABC reality dating show 'The Golden Bachelor.' The new season will premiere July 9 with the second part of the crossover with 'Abbott Elementary' after the first part aired on the ABC sitcom in January.June 17, 2025
Weather
If Philly hits 100 degrees next week, it would be the first time it reached that mark since 2012
Philadelphia is expected to get hot weather in the coming days with temperatures pushing toward 100 degrees by early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The city has only hit 100 degrees eight times since 2000, and hasn't reached the century mark in June since 1994. The sudden rise in temperatures comes after the city had unseasonably cool weather over Father's Day weekend.June 17, 2025
Recreation
Netflix House at King of Prussia Mall will have mini golf, virtual reality games and a 'Wednesday'-themed carnival
Netflix House will open at the King of Prussia Mall in late 2025. The streaming platform's new venue — covering more than 100,000 square feet — will feature a nine-hole mini golf course, restaurant, theater and themed experiences based on the hit series 'Wednesday' and 'One Piece,' among other attractions.June 16, 2025
Investigations
Clergy abuse allegations against Diocese of Camden can be investigated by grand jury, N.J. Supreme Court rules
A New Jersey Supreme Court ruling will allow the state to advance its grand jury investigation into decades of clergy abuse, ending a seven-year legal battle that had been secretly mounted by the Diocese of Camden in South Jersey.June 16, 2025
Courts
Man convicted of killing, dismembering transgender woman whose remains were found in Schuylkill River in 2020
Akhenaton Jones, 41, has been found guilty of killing 27-year-old transgender woman Dominique 'Rem’mie' Fells at his home in West Philadelphia in June 2020. Fells was fatally stabbed, dismembered and dumped into the Schuylkill River. Jones' first trial in December ended in a hung jury. He will be sentenced to life in prison.June 13, 2025
Business
El Chingón's al fresco location in Fishtown opens next week
Mexican BYOB El Chingón is opening its new al fresco location in Fishtown on Wednesday, June 18. The restaurant from James Beard-nominated chef Carlos Aparicio will serve his signature cemita sandwiches, tacos, appetizers and desserts in an outdoor space along Frankford Avenue with seating for up to 45 people.June 13, 2025
Arts & Culture
Mural of Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win goes up at Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
A new mural recognizing the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory has been painted on the wall of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame on Grant Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. The mural by artist David McShane joins two other murals, including one for the Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII in 2018. The new mural features Jalen Hurts' TD pass to DeVonta Smith and other key moments from the team's 40-22 blowout of the Kansas City Chiefs.June 13, 2025
Family-Friendly
Citizens Bank Park to host block party to rally fans for 2026 MLB All-Star Game and World Cup
The Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 are hosting a block party outside Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, June 22, to build excitement for next year's busy summer calendar that includes the MLB All-Star Game and World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field. The free block party will feature food trucks, a beer garden, music and skills challenges for baseball and soccer fans.Just In
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