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.
September 1, 2021
Shopping
Primark opening at Fashion District Philadelphia this month
Fast fashion retailer Primark will open at Fashion District Philadelphia on Sept. 16, 2021. The store will be Primark's third to open in Pennsylvania and will bring 350 jobs to the Center City mall.September 1, 2021
Weather
Ida remnants put Philly region on high alert for flooding, severe storms
The remnants of Hurricane Ida are expected to bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding and severe weather to the Philadelphia area and the Mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service warns excessive rain totaling between two and six inches could hit parts of southeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley, which have been hit with severe weather and flooding several times this summer.August 31, 2021
TV
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' may have scenes in Ireland in Season 15
A casting agency in Ireland recently posted a listing for a "Danny DeVito double" to appear in a scene of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" in Dublin. The FXX series is currently in production for its 15th season after the coronavirus pandemic put the show on temporary hiatus. A release date has not yet been set.August 31, 2021
Food & Drink
Eagles' Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox star in Wawa commercial
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert and cornerback Avonte Maddox star in a new Wawa commercial promoting the convenience chain's delivery service. In the commercial, Goedert and Maddox plan a fantasy football draft together and order Wawa for the guys in their league.August 31, 2021
Investigations
Pennsylvania man attempted to steal $400,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, prosecutors allege
Hayes D. Horner, Jr., 67, of Berwick, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scheme in which he attempted to obtain more than $400,000 in COVID-19 relief funds through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, federal prosecutors said. Horner, who owns a towing company in Columbia County, allegedly worked with co-conspirators and was able to receive some of the approved loan funds.August 30, 2021
Investigations
Woman injured at Six Flags Great Adventure after entering restricted area
A women at Six Flags Great Adventure was injured on Aug. 29 after she entered a restricted area of the theme park and slipped on a rooftop, a spokesperson said. The woman was taken to a local hospital in Jackson Township with a leg injury.August 30, 2021
Travel
American Airlines to resume flights from Philly to Worcester
American Airlines will resume service between Philadelphia International Airport and Worcester Regional Airport in central Massachusetts, the state's port authority announced. The flights will begin again Nov. 2, 2021 and tickets are on sale.August 30, 2021
Investigations
Philly woman charged with straw-purchasing 19 guns in Bucks County
Sharon Jones, 44, of Philadelphia, is charged with multiple offenses for allegedly buying 19 guns in Warminster, Bucks County with the intent of reselling them for profit, federal prosecutors announced. The alleged straw-purchasing scheme was carried out in a series of six transactions and involved handguns from multiple manufacturers, investigators said.August 27, 2021
Movies
A bunch of Sixers will make cameos in Adam Sandler's upcoming movie 'Hustle'
Adam Sandler's new Netflix movie "Hustle" will feature cameos from several members of the Philadelphia 76ers, including coach Doc Rivers and players Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle and Tyrese Maxey. The film, primarily shot in the Philadelphia area, centers on a foreign NBA prospect and a struggling basketball scout who takes gamble on his talent despite character concerns.August 27, 2021
Prevention
As COVID-19 booster shots near, Penn immunologist explains why he hates the term 'breakthrough infection'
The United States hopes to roll out COVID-19 booster shots in September, joining other countries around the world that have already begun to use them as a reinforcement for the fully vaccinated. An immunologist at the University of Pennsylvania explains why "breakthrough infection" is a misleading term, unvaccinated people remain the core problem and what to make of booster shots at this stage in the pandemic.Just In
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- Sixers vow to 'pour confidence' into struggling Joel Embiid after 0-for-9 line
- Where to recycle pumpkins and leaves in Philly this fall
- Bill Hader jokes that he had to pretend to be from Philly to guest star on 'Abbott Elementary'
- Collingswood to allow alcohol sales for the first time in 153 years after voters end its dry town status
- Democrats' election rout is poised to dramatically reorder federal health policy
- 'Outlander' star Sam Heughan to meet fans at New Jersey liquor store Nov. 12
- Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to City Hall with 40-plus vendors and handmade gifts
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