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.
February 27, 2024
Development
Xfinity Live! to add new outdoor seating areas as part of $12 million renovation
Xfinity Live! is set to undergo a $12 million renovation project that will include upgrades to its plaza in hopes of making it more accommodating to festivals and community events. The upgrades to the Sports Complex venue are expected to be completed by early 2026. The work will be done in phases to allow Xfinity Live! to remain open.February 27, 2024
Investigations
NBA G League player injured in shooting outside Olney nightclub
NBA G League player Terry Roberts, of the Long Island Nets, was seriously injured in a shooting in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia on Sunday morning. The 23-year-old was shot once in the chest outside the 5th Street Lounge on the 5900 block of North 5th Street, police said. He's expected to make a full recovery, according to the team. An investigation is ongoing.February 26, 2024
Culture
Netflix picks up Shane Gillis-led comedy series 'Tires,' orders second stand-up special
Comedian Shane Gillis has reached a deal with Netflix to stream a new comedy series that will premiere in May. Gillis, who just hosted "Saturday Night Live" following his infamous firing in 2019, also will get a follow-up to his hit Netflix stand-up special "Beautiful Dogs."February 26, 2024
Food & Drink
Milk Jawn to open new ice cream shop in Northern Liberties this June
Milk Jawn plans to open a store in Northern Liberties in June, expanding from its first shop in East Passyunk. It will replace the recently closed Just Cravings, another ice cream shop on Second Street. Heritage, the bar and jazz venue further south, announced it will close March 10 after nine years in the neighborhood.February 26, 2024
Technology
The Navy Yard's self-driving shuttle is ready to begin transporting riders
Pennsylvania's first self-driving shuttle service will debut Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at the Navy Yard campus in South Philadelphia. The wheelchair-accessible van initially will operate Mondays thru Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, making four stops on a 2-mile loop. The project is viewed as an important step forward in Pennsylvania's effort to build a safe, reliable industry for self-driving vehicles.February 23, 2024
Business
Wonder food hall opens first Pa. location inside Bucks County Walmart
Wonder food hall has opened at the Walmart in Quakertown, Bucks County, becoming the delivery start-up's first Pennsylvania location. Led by entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder's app lets customers order food from multiple restaurant with all the dishes prepared in the same kitchen.February 23, 2024
Business
Dating app Bumble to pay New Jersey $315,000 over claims it misrepresented criminal background screenings
Dating app Bumble agrees to pay New Jersey $315,000 to settle allegations that it misrepresented its policies surrounding the use of criminal background checks to screen people who use the app. The settlement requires the company to clearly disclose whether and how it conducts background checks, how often it does so and whether the app allows convicted offenders to have access to its platform.February 23, 2024
Development
Chinatown coalition touts study that warns new 76ers arena could drive away neighborhoods' businesses
The Philadelphia 76ers' proposed arena in Center City is criticized in a new analysis being promoted by opponents of the project in the Chinatown Coalition. A researcher claims the project on East Market Street could cost the city millions of dollars in tax revenue and threatens the survival of existing businesses. The 76ers called the new study 'fatally flawed.'February 23, 2024
Odd News
Runaway ram in Mount Laurel, horse that ran down I-95 join list of memorable animal escapes in Philly region
A ram that escaped from a property in Mount Laurel, New Jersey was captured Friday morning by police after it had been loose in the township for several days. The chase came after a horse escaped from a stable in Philadelphia and was seen galloping down I-95 in a viral video. Both incidents are the latest in a string of unusual animal escapes that have happened in the Philly region over the last decade.February 21, 2024
Health News
Poison control calls about 'gas station heroin' have risen sharply in New Jersey
Neptune's Fix products, commonly sold at gas stations and convenience stores, have been linked to a spate of poison control calls in New Jersey, prompting new warnings from the FDA and CDC. The elixir shots and tablets, sometimes called 'gas station heroin,' contain the drug tianeptine, which is not FDA-approved and has been linked to health risks. Regulators say Neptune's Fix products may include synthetic cannabinoids and other substances not listed on their labels.Just In
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