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.
May 7, 2021
Food & Drink
Smoothie King expansion includes six new stores in Philly, South Jersey
Smoothie King plans to add six new store locations to the Philadelphia area, including two in Northeast Philly and four in South Jersey. Opening dates have not yet been announced.May 7, 2021
Business
Gopuff acquires U.K.-based Fancy to kickstart international expansion
Gopuff will expanded to the United Kingdom and Europe after acquiring Fancy, a London company that has spread across cities in England over the last year. The Philadelphia-based delivery startup has grown rapidly over the past year, spurred by the demand for digital delivery services during the coronavirus pandemic.May 6, 2021
Environment
Pennsylvania's temperature will be 5.9 degrees warmer by 2050, climate report says
Pennsylvania Climate Impacts Assessment 2021 report projects that the state's average temperature will rise by by 5.9 degrees by 2050, resulting in more heat waves and heavy rainstorms. If greenhouse gas emissions are not significantly reduced, the consequences could be dire for the environment, economy and public health, particularly in vulnerable communities.May 6, 2021
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art completes major renovation, new galleries
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has completed a major renovation that includes a reimagined interior, new public spaces and two new galleries that highlight Philadelphia's role in early and contemporary American art. The renovation was planned and designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.May 6, 2021
TV
'Mare of Easttown' star Kate Winslet talks about Wawa and the Gobbler in new podcast
Actress Kate Winslet, the stat of HBO's "Mare of Easttown," called Wawa a mythical place and said cast mate Evan Peters was obsessed with store's Thanksgiving-themed Gobbler hoagie. Winslet talked about the series and her experience filming the show in Philadelphia's Western suburbs during an interview for the Los Angeles Times' "The Envelope" podcast.May 6, 2021
Odd News
Chinese rocket debris now expected to crash to Earth this weekend, officials say
The main core stage of China's Long March 5B rocket, which is now orbiting out of control around Earth, is projected to make a crash landing some time on Saturday, May 8. Most of the core will likely burn up and disintegrate during its descent, but there remains a possibility of damage if it lands in an inhabited area.May 5, 2021
Jobs
Amazon Fresh now hiring for new Bucks County grocery store
Amazon Fresh is seeking full-time and part-time employees for its upcoming grocery store in Warrington, Bucks County, located at 425 Easton Rd. in the Creekview Center. The store is one of several the tech giant has planned in the Philadelphia region.May 5, 2021
Entertainment
John Mulaney announces first comedy shows since Pennsylvania rehab stint
Comedian John Mulaney will perform his first live stand-up sets since he completed a 60-day stint at a Pennsylvania rehab facility for cocaine and alcohol addiction. Mulaney will be at Manhattan's City Winery for five sold out shows from May 10-14.May 5, 2021
Politics
President Biden calls Philly sports fans 'most informed, most obnoxious' in the world
President Joe Biden stopped to talk with a woman from Fishtown during a lunch event in Washington, calling Philadelphia sports fans the most informed and most obnoxious in the world.May 5, 2021
Alternative Medicine
A new form of CBD may offer more potent pain relief and ease opioid cravings
Temple University researchers are investigating the pain relieving properties of KLS-13019, a CBD derivative that shows signs of halting pain effects in mice with peripheral neuropathy. The analog drug could also be an important tool in helping people recover from opioid use disorder, with evidence showing it can disrupt pathways that reinforce cravings.Just In
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- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
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- Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Nets on Tuesday; Paul George set to return
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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