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 8, 2021
Arts & Culture
Penn State approves plan for new $85 million art museum
Penn State University will construct a new $85 million Palmer Museum of Art to replace the existing structure on the State College campus. The new 71,000-square-foot facility, located within the Arboretum, will include additional educational, activity and gallery space .May 8, 2021
Investigations
Pennsylvania district attorney pleads guilty, resigns amid sexual misconduct charges
Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman has resigned and pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an investigation of coercive sexual misconduct towards clients of his when he was a private attorney. Five women told a grand jury that they were pressured into sex at Salsman's office and later threatened not to disclose what happened.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 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
Giant plans Center City Heirloom Market and three other Philly locations
The Giant Company will bring Philadelphia's fourth Heirloom Market to the former Strawbridge's department store building at 801 Market St. in Center City. The company also plans to construct large supermarkets at three residential development projects across the city over the next few years.May 7, 2021
Eagles
Eagles rookie DeVonta Smith knew 'for sure' Giants would have drafted him if Philly didn't trade up
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith joined former Eagles defensive end Chris Long on the Green Light podcast to talk about the 2021 NFL Draft, coming to Philly, his time at Alabama and where he thought he was going to be selected. Smith said he felt "sure" the New York Giants were going to pick him at No. 11 before the Eagles traded up to get him.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
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
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 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.Just In
- Cheltenham School District superintendent resigns in fallout from football team's hazing scandal
- Upcoming PBS docuseries, 'Bucks County, USA,' to examine suburbs' political division
- Man accused of setting fire to Northeast Philly mosque to face federal charges
- Cape May County water systems targeted in cyberattack
- How Elijah Moore turned a camp mistake into better opportunity with the Eagles
- Checking in on Phillies' playoff chances with 46 games to go
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