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 18, 2023
TV
Actor F. Murray Abraham was fired from 'Mythic Quest' for alleged sexual misconduct, report says
F. Murray Abraham, the Oscar-winning actor who appeared in the first two seasons of Rob McElhenney's Apple TV+ comedy "Mythic Quest," was let go from the show last year due to at least two allegations of sexual misconduct, Rolling Stone reports. He went on to star in HBO's hit series "The White Lotus."April 18, 2023
Education
Drexel, Salus are eyeing joining forces of the colleges' health sciences programs
Drexel University will explore an affiliation with Salus University, the private school in Elkins Park that has graduate programs in optometry, audiology, physicians assistant studies and other health sciences. The strategic partnership would aim to boost interdisciplinary research and make their graduate programs more competitive.April 17, 2023
Social Media
Author Judy Blume speaks out on J.K. Rowling's divisive comments about transgender equality
Author Judy Blume weighed in on the controversy surrounding 'Harry Potter' creator J.K. Rowling, who has faced backlash over her remarks on transgender rights. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Blume said she doesn't believe Rowling should be subjected to online harassment and threats. She later clarified that she disagrees with people who do not fully support trans equality and acceptance.April 17, 2023
Food & Drink
Rita's debuts new line of cold brew frozen coffee drinks
Rita's Italian ice and Frozen Custard has launched a new line of frozen cold brew coffees available in original cold brew, caramel and mocha flavors. The drinks are made with Rita's vanilla ice and frozen custard, and will be available at all stores for a limited time.April 17, 2023
Government
New Jersey regulators renew Curaleaf's recreational marijuana licenses, reversing earlier decision
Curaleaf will continue to sell recreational, adult-use marijuana at its stores in Bellmawr and Edgewater Park after New Jersey regulators voted Monday to renew the cannabis company's licenses. Last week, the state's Cannabis Regulatory Commission had voted not to renew the licenses, citing concerns about Curaleaf's labor practices. The renewals are now conditional upon the company's transparency with the CRC in matters related to its union employees and operations in New Jersey.April 14, 2023
Investigations
$200,000 in dimes stolen from trailer parked at Walmart in Northeast Philly, police say
Police are investigating the theft of an estimated $200,000 in dimes stolen from a trailer that was parked overnight outside of a Walmart in Northeast Philadelphia. The trailer, which had about $750,000 in dimes inside, had been left in the parking lot by a truck driver who picked up a shipment of the coins from the U.S. Mint on Wednesday. In the lot along Byberry Road, thousands of dimes were found scattered on Thursday morning. An investigation into the theft is ongoing.April 14, 2023
Business
David's Bridal to lay off more than 9,000 employees in advance of looming sale
David's Bridal, the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania-based chain, will lay off more than 9,000 workers in the U.S. ahead of a potential sale. The company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019, but was hard-hit by the public health restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the wedding industry that have followed.April 14, 2023
Podcast
The TV Show: Jay Black, Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes dive into what we're watching
"The TV Show" is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, the group dives into the new Golden Age of Television, with discussions about the latest shows and news.April 14, 2023
Food & Drink
Steve's Prince of Steaks signals plans for new Wildwood shop
Steve's Prince of Steaks, the long-running Philly cheesesteak shop, put up a sign this week in Wildwood, New Jersey at 2701 New Jersey Ave. An opening date for the new shop has not been provided. Steve's opened in Northeast Philadelphia in 1980 and currently has two locations there and one in Langhorne, Bucks County.April 14, 2023
Celebrities
Ryan Reynolds sings Rob McElhenney a rousing birthday song about his confusing last name
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Rob McElhenney turned 46 on Friday and was greeted on social media by a song from Hollywood actor and Wrexham AFC soccer team co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds sang an Irish-style jig about the difficulty of pronouncing McElhenney's last name.Just In
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- Online sleuth tipped off police about R.C. Horsch's ties to missing women two years before federal probe was opened
- Car that caught fire on I-95 could be linked to theft of $10,000 worth of beef
- Know your enemy: Bigger threat for the Eagles – Commanders run game or Jayden Daniels scrambles?
- Full injury report for Sixers-Knicks on Friday
- Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen bring unscripted live show to Philadelphia on Nov. 14
- Mike Tyson, Phillies legends among sports stars coming to Oaks for autograph signings
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