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 22, 2021
Movies
M. Night Shyamalan says upcoming film 'Old' is 'like nothing else'
M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming feature film "Old" is slated for a theatrical release on July 23. The director said the movie, based on Frederik Peeters and Pierre Oscar Lévy’s graphic novel "Sandcastle," will be unlike anything viewers have ever seen before.June 22, 2021
Odd News
New Jersey dog, missing for two weeks, found swimming in Barnegat Bay
A golden retriever that was reported missing by his family in Brick Township, New Jersey more than two weeks ago was rescued Tuesday morning in the Barnegat Bay, about 20 miles away. State troopers received a report that three-year-old Chunk was swimming in the area of the Mantoloking Bridge. He was "ecstatic" to be reunited with his family, police said.June 21, 2021
Investigations
Suspected gunman found dead on SEPTA tracks after shooting on Market-Frankford Line
A man was shot early Monday morning on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line in the area of Arrott Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia, police said. A short time after the shooting, the suspected gunman was found dead on the train tracks after he was apparently struck.June 21, 2021
Sixers
Hawks' John Collins trolls Joel Embiid by donning dunk T-shirt during Game 7 press conference
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins took a swipe at Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Sunday night after his team advanced to the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals. At a post-game press conference, Collins wore a graphic T-shirt depicting his Game 6 ally oop dunk over Embiid.June 21, 2021
Development
Cape May to turn historic Franklin Street School into county library
The Franklin Street School, a symbol of segregation in Cape May, will be converted into a branch of the Cape May County Library System. Built in 1927, the school was segregated until 1948, when New Jersey amended its Constitution to outlaw school segregation. New Jersey designated the building an African-American Historic Site.June 21, 2021
Food & Drink
Wawa, 2SP Brewing Co. team up on Sunfest Strawberry Lemonade Shandy
Wawa and 2SP Brewing Company have teamed up to create the Sunfest Strawberry Lemonade Shandy, their first summer brew since they started collaborating on beverages a few years ago. The beach-themed drink, based on Wawa's strawberry lemonade, will be unveiled on Thursday, June 24 at Wawa's new store in South Philadelphia. It will be available June 28 at select stores in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Shore Maryland.June 18, 2021
Media
Rob McElhenney's Welsh soccer team will play Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park
The Philadelphia Union will play Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC on July 29 at Subaru Park in Chester. The European club is owned by "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" co-creator Rob McElhenney and actor Ryan Reynolds. The event at Subaru Park is free, but guests will be required to bring one item of food to donate to Philabundance.June 18, 2021
Investigations
Dirt bike rider fatally shot man in West Philadelphia, police say
A 37-year-old man was fatally shot by a dirt bike rider in West Philadelphia, an incident police say may have stemmed from road rage.June 18, 2021
Development
Former Everybody Hits venue may become apartments, retail space
The historic building at the corner of Sixth Street and Girard Avenue, formerly home to the batting cages and live music venue Everybody Hits, could soon be preserved and redeveloped into apartments and retail. A plan being reviewed by the Philadelphia Historical Commission for the property on the edge of Norther Liberties and Olde Kensington would include 41 apartments and about 3,000 square feet of retail space.June 18, 2021
TV
Evan Peters listened to a Dr. Dog song to prep for standout 'Mare of Easttown' bar scene
To prepare for the memorable bar scene in HBO's "Mare of Easttown," actor Evan Peters listened to Dr. Dog's "Where'd All the Time Go?" from their 2010 album "Shame, Shame." In the scene, Detective Colin Zabel reveals to Kate Winslet's Mare Sheehan that he was dumped by his fiancé two weeks before their wedding, and that he had just seen her at a high school reunion.Just In
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