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 3, 2024
Development
3 takeaways from Philly design panel's latest review of 76ers' arena proposal
The Philadelphia 76ers' proposed new arena was reviewed Tuesday by the city's Civic Design Review committee, which offers advisory recommendations on how developers can improve their projects. The committee described the $1.55 billion plan as 'undercooked' and said it needs improvements that will make it a world-class destination on East Market Street.April 3, 2024
Podcast
Arnold Schwarzenegger seems unimpressed by Jason Kelce's new stainless steel Tesla cybertruck
Jason Kelce recently bought a Tesla Cybertruck, which had been rumored after a video showed him driving one of the electric vehicles on a highway in the Philadelphia area. The retired Philadelphia Eagles center talked about the new car on Wednesday's episode of the "New Heights" podcast, joined by his brother Travis and special guest Arnold Schwarzenegger.April 3, 2024
Courts
Robber who shot employees at Mayfair Pizza sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison
A man who robbed Mayfair Pizza at gunpoint last year, shooting two employees at the Northeast Philly shop, has been sentenced to spend nearly 14 years in prison. Kalab Bridges pleaded guilty in December to charges stemming from the incident at Mayfair Pizza, where the owner and several bystanders subdued him after the shooting.April 2, 2024
Food & Drink
Steve's Prince of Steaks to open Wildwood location in April
Steve's Prince of Steaks is opening its new location in Wildwood on April 20. The cheesesteak shop at 2701 New Jersey Ave. will be the first store in New Jersey and fourth overall. The business also has two locations in Northeast Philadelphia and one in Langhorne, Bucks County.April 2, 2024
Marijuana
First year of marijuana legalization could generate $41 million for Pennsylvania, fiscal report says
Legalization of recreational marijuana could generate up to $41 million in the first year of sales and climb to $271 million by 2028, according to an analysis by the state Independent Fiscal Office. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed cannabis legalization as part of his budget address in February. With the exception of West Virginia, all of Pennsylvania's bordering states have legalized recreational marijuana.April 2, 2024
Investigations
Collingswood teen charged with manslaughter for allegedly throwing fatal punch
A 16-year-old in Camden County will face upgraded charges of manslaughter after he allegedly punched a man in the head, causing him to strike his head on the ground and suffer injuries that claimed his life eight days later, prosecutors said. Oron "Carl" Beebe, 46, was found unresponsive at a parking lot where the March 23 incident took place, prosecutors said.April 1, 2024
Transportation
American Airlines plane clips parked aircraft while departing Philly airport
The wing of an American Airlines plane made contact with a parked plane next to it while leaving a gate at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday afternoon. The flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte was delayed by about four hours and an alternate plane was used to make the trip.April 1, 2024
Odd News
Don't be fooled by floating Wawa tiki boats and hot dog sundaes
On April Fools' Day, a number of brands at the Jersey Shore decided to prank the public with a series of fake news announcements. Pau Hana, the floating tiki bar tour boat in Ocean City, revealed that it had entered a collaboration with Wawa to bring a roving store to the waters between Ocean City and Somers Point. And the writers at Wildwood Video Archive jokingly announced the the 'S' would be removed from the iconic 'Wildwoods' beach ball sign.April 1, 2024
Investigations
Atlantic City mayor says raid at his home stems from a 'family matter' – not corruption
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. said a search warrant was served at his home by Atlantic County prosecutors last week was related to a "family matter" and did not involve corruption. He and his attorney declined to say whether the investigation is connected to the case against a high school principal who allegedly failed to report child abuse and was charged the same day as the raid at Small's home.March 29, 2024
Politics
New Jersey ordered to change 'county line' ballot design for June primaries
The primary election ballots used in New Jersey on June 4 will not be able to have the state's unique 'county line' design that has long be criticized for giving favorable placement to candidates supported by party establishments, a federal judge ruled Friday. The ballot design was challenged in a lawsuit filed by Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.).Just In
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- Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026
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- Five Eagles players named to the Pro Bowl
- Phillies sign right-handed reliever Zach Pop to 2026 contract
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