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.
July 17, 2019
Food & Drink
Phillies' Bryce Harper, Flyers' Kevin Hayes review Tacconelli's Pizza
The Phillies' Bryce Harper and Flyers' Kevin Hayes joined Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy in Port Richmond to try Tacconelli's Pizza, one of the oldest pizza places in Philadelphia. It was part of the website's One Bite pizza review.July 16, 2019
Odd News
Viral Bagel Boss guy slated for Atlantic City fight at Showboat Casino
Long Island's Chris Morgan, who went viral last week for having a meltdown at a Bagel Boss, will reportedly parlay his humiliation into a fight in Atlantic City, earning five or six figures in the process, according to TMZ.July 16, 2019
Public Transportation
SEPTA project impacting Airport Rail Line requires temporary shuttle buses
Travelers going to and from Philadelphia International Airport will have to make use of a shuttle bus service for two weeks as SEPTA completes work in the area of University City Station. Shuttle buses will run from July 20-August 4, 2019.July 16, 2019
Environment
Baltimore Sun calls for Maryland to sue Pennsylvania over Chesapeake Bay pollution
The editorial board of The Baltimore Sun wants Maryland to sue Pennsylvania over the problem of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Pennsylvania is behind its goals in minimizing the environmental impact of downstream sediment from the Susquehanna River.July 16, 2019
Transportation
Pennsylvania approves 6% increase on turnpike tolls for 2020
For the 12th consecutive year, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted Tuesday to approve another increase in tolls for 2020, this time by another 6%.July 15, 2019
Plants
Infectious plant pathogen detected in Pennsylvania rhododendrons
Pennsylvania plant owners have been warned to check for signs of infectious disease in rhododendrons they may have recently purchased.July 15, 2019
Celebrities
Pink fires back at critics of photo with kids running through Holocaust Memorial
Pop singer and Doylestown native Pink is standing up for herself after critics chided her for sharing a photo of her two children running through Berlin's famous Holocaust Memorial.July 15, 2019
Sixers
Sixers 2019 Statement Edition jersey possibly shown in leaked photo
Watching two NBA teams play each other on any given night has become a bit of a guessing game at first glance in recent years. Ever since Nike took over as producer of the league's jersey, each team can roll out four different looks, in many cases wildly different from the primary uniforms.July 15, 2019
Reality TV
Mays Landing will consider filming permit for MTV's 'Jersey Shore'
The specter of MTV's "Jersey Shore" cast returning to film in the area is back again — this time in Mays Landing, Atlantic County.July 11, 2019
Celebrities
Kevin Hart expands relationship with SiriusXM, doubles air time
Kevin Hart, who celebrated his 40th birthday this well, announced he will expand his relationship with SiriusXM in July. The "Straight From The Hart" show will begin airing twice weekly, with each episode doubled to two hours.Just In
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- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Celtics on Tuesday; full injury reports ahead of Game 5
- Author uses billboard on I-95 to promote body autonomy and new book 'Fat Swim'
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