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.
April 9, 2024
Food & Drink
Parks on Tap, Philly's traveling beer garden, sets 2024 schedule
Parks on Tap, the traveling beer garden series at Philly parks, will start its 2024 calendar at Fairmount Park's Azalea Garden from April 17-21. The series runs through the end of September, with multiday events planned at 19 different city parks.April 9, 2024
Food & Drink
Brunch spot Sabrina's Cafe opens Philly airport location
Philadelphia brunch spot Sabrina's Cafe now has a location in Terminal C at the Philadelphia International Airport. It's the sixth Sabrina's location in the region. Sabrina's is known for breakfast staples like its stuffed brioche French toast and chicken and waffles. The airport location also has grab-and-go options.April 9, 2024
Celebrities
Casting agency quits Sylvester Stallone's 'Tulsa King,' claiming star insulted extras
The casting agency for 'Tulsa King,' the Paramount+ mob drama starring Sylvester Stallone, has cut ties with the production after accusing the 77-year-old actor of insulting background actors who were hired to appear in scenes shot in Atlanta last week.April 8, 2024
Real Estate
Georgine's, the 47-year-old Bristol restaurant, listed for sale
Georgine's, the family-owned restaurant in West Bristol, has been listed for sale after 47 years operating on Newport Road. The four-acre property is listed for $3.8 million and is described as a turn key business opportunity for a potential buyer. The current owner is looking to retire.April 8, 2024
Investigations
Bucks County woman pleads guilty to killing pizza shop partner
A Bucks County woman who fatally shot her partner in the head two years ago pleaded guilty to third-degree murder Monday. Anna Maria Tolomello, 50, killed 65-year-old Giovanni Gallina at their home in Hilltown Township in March 2022. Gallina was her longtime partner and co-owner of the former Pina's Pizza in Chalfont.April 8, 2024
Music
The Eagles made a cheesy song using Suno AI, so we made one for PhillyVoice
Suno AI is a new music-making platform that generates songs and lyrics using artificial intelligence. The Philadelphia Eagles used the platform to make a country pop song about fans in South Philadelphia. PhillyVoice decided to make one about our website. The generative AI technology is raising unsettling questions about the future of making music.April 5, 2024
Food & Drink
New Jersey brunch spot Almost Home General opens location in Old City
New Jersey brunch spot Almost Home General has opened its first Philadelphia location in Old City at 205 Race St. The cafe serves a variety of breakfast plates, sandwiches, coffee and pastries. The 3,000-square-foot space has seating for about 60 people and additional outdoor space.April 4, 2024
Travel
Frontier Airlines to add nonstop flights from Philly to Buffalo, Norfolk
Frontier Airlines will debut nonstop flights in June from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo, New York, and Norfolk, Virginia, adding two more destinations to a growing list of cities the budget carrier serves out of PHL. With the new routes, Frontier will serve a total of 42 destinations out of Philadelphia, second-most among airlines behind American Airlines.April 4, 2024
Government
Delco Woods, the park planned on Don Guanella land, could use old buildings for mental health services
As Delaware County develops a plan for its 213-acre Delco Woods park, officials have proposed using the existing buildings of the former Don Guanella school for mental health services. Council members debated the plan at a meeting Wednesday and dispelled rumors that the buildings could be used to house immigrants. The county acquired the sprawling Marple Township property, formerly owned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, using eminent domain in 2021.April 4, 2024
Environment
Jersey Shore beach sweeps cleared 176,000 pieces of trash last year — including weird stuff
Volunteers combed New Jersey's beaches last year and picked up more than 176,000 pieces of litter and other debris, collecting an assortment of unusual items as part of an annual program led by the environmental group Clean Ocean Action. Among the heaps of litter and lost belongings picked up last year, 79.16% of the debris collected was either plastic or foam plastic — the first time that number has fallen below 80% since 2015.Just In
- Philly airport expects 5% more flyers during holiday season than last year
- Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026
- McMillan's Bakery in South Jersey will not reopen, family says
- There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.
- 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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