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 22, 2026
Movies
Obamas appear in trailer for Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary
Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 4 before it begins streaming on HBO Max on June 7. The project about the legendary R&B group includes an interview with former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.May 21, 2026
Government
The city got backlash for repainting a graffitied wall at Wissahickon's 100 Steps — and now it's undoing it
A wall at Wissahickon Valley Park's 100 Steps was repainted in a bland gray to cover up graffiti last week, and residents were outraged. City officials have admitted they were behind the job, apologized and vowed to remove the paint.May 21, 2026
TV
'The Price is Right' to hold casting event at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in July
'The Price is Right' will hold an open audition to cast for the game show on July 22 at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in Fishtown. All contestants must be 18 and older and U.S. citizens currently living in the country.May 20, 2026
Lifestyle
Former Sixers forward Ben Simmons' sport fishing club wins title in Bahamas
Former Sixers forward Ben Simmons' professional fishing club, the South Florida Sails, won its first major tournament over the weekend. Simmons, who left the NBA in 2025, became a majority owner and angler for the club last year.May 20, 2026
Investigations
Search for missing swimmer in Ocean City to continue into fourth day Thursday
The U.S. Coast Guard and rescue crews in Ocean City continue to search for a 20-year-old swimmer who went missing offshore near the 10th Street Beach on Monday afternoon. The search will enter its fourth day on Thursday.May 19, 2026
Elections
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Pa.'s 3rd Congressional District in Philly, scoring victory for progressives
In Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, covering most of Philadelphia, state Rep. Chris Rabb scored a major victory for progressives with his win Tuesday night over state Sen. Sharif Street and physician Ala Stanford. The district long held by Rep. Dwight Evans is among the bluest strongholds in the United States.May 19, 2026
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond's comeback will include co-branded stores in King of Prussia, Cherry Hill
Bed Bath & Beyond, which went bankrupt in 2023, is opening 98 locations around the country that will be co-branded with the Container Store, including stores at the King of Prussia and Cherry Hill malls.May 19, 2026
Courts
Former correctional officer at federal prison in Philly gets 30-year sentence for sexual assault of inmate
Former corrections officer Michael Jefferson, 43, of Cherry Hill, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for forcing himself on a female inmate under his supervision at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia in July 2024.May 18, 2026
Wildlife
This Philly falconer spent years hunting with birds of prey. Now, she's training a baby owl to do meet-and-greets
West Philly falconer Courtney Douds, owner of the bird education program Raptor Jawns, recently welcomed a baby Eurasian eagle owl to her growing family. Medusa, the 1-month-old owl, is being trained for meet-and-greets and flight demonstrations along with Douds''other birds of prey.May 18, 2026
Transportation
Cape May-Lewes Ferry to increase fares for transporting vehicles in June
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry that carries passengers across the Delaware Bay will increase fares for transporting vehicles on June 1. It also is raising fares for its bus shuttle service at the Jersey Shore.Just In
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- A data center developer is offering $10,000 payments to win the support of Poconos residents
- Alleged scammer sold fake permits for spotted lanternfly eradication in Pennsylvania
- Brothers behind Adoro to open another Italian BYOB in former Two Robbers taproom in South Philly
- Manayunk Mac n’ Cheese Crawl returns Oct. 17 with samples from 18 restaurants
- 80+ craft vendors and trick-or-treating coming to East Passyunk Fall Fest on Halloween
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