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 23, 2023
Government
City Council President Darrell Clarke will not seek re-election
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke announced Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2023, ending a run of more than two decades serving the city's 5th District. Clarke has been president of City Council since 2012. His departure comes during a year that will see significant turnover in City Hall as several former council members have resigned to run for mayor.February 22, 2023
Business
Insomnia Cookies to expand globally with stores in Canada, U.K.
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-based bakery chain, will expand globally in 2023 by adding stores in the Toronto, Canada area and in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company's treats also will be available in dozens of new U.S. locations. Insomnia Cookies was founded in 2003 as a local delivery startup. The company has broadened its selection of cookie flavors, including vegan options, and added other treats like cookie sandwiches, cookie cakes and ice cream.February 22, 2023
Education
Striking Temple graduate students vote to reject tentative contract agreement
Temple University graduate students will continue to strike after rejecting a tentative contract agreement reached last week by their union's leaders and the school. The Temple University Graduate Students Association voted to reject the deal, 352 to 30, on Tuesday. The students are demanding increased pay and better benefits. Negotiations are expected to continue this week.February 22, 2023
Food & Drink
McAlister's Deli, known for jumbo sandwiches and sweet tea, to open in Warrington
McAlister's Deli will open its third Pennsylvania restaurant this spring at 60 Easton Road in Warrington, Bucks County. The chain is known for its big sandwiches, soups, giant spuds and famous southern sweet tea. The deli chain was founded in Mississippi in 1989 by retired dentist Don Newcomb and has since expanded to more than 500 locations in 29 states, mostly independent franchises in the South and Midwest.February 21, 2023
Food & Drink
Conshohocken Brewing Co. and Phillies radio broadcasters team up on 'Franzke & LA' beer
Conshohocken Brewing Co. is developing its next charity beer, "Franzke & LA," to honor the longtime Philadelphia Phillies radio broadcasters Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen. In the past, the brewery has made charity beers for retired 76ers TV broadcaster Marc Zumoff and Eagles radio announcers Mike Quick and Merrill Reese.February 21, 2023
Media
Philadelphia Union, 97.5 The Fanatic partner on radio broadcast deal
The Philadelphia Union and 97.5 The Fanatic have partnered for the team's radio broadcasts ahead of the start of the 2023 MLS season. The Union, which made its first appearance in the MLS Cup last fall, will start at home on Saturday, Feb. 25 with a match against the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park. Radio broadcasts, led by commentators Dave Leno and Sheanon Williams, will also be available on the station's app and website.February 21, 2023
Eagles
Eagles' A.J. Brown says he wants to play with DeVonta Smith 'as long as I can'
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown appeared on the "Raw Room" podcast this week and discussed his future with the team. In addition to clamoring for quarterback Jalen Hurts to get a new contract, Brown said he hopes to have a long-term tandem with fellow wideout DeVonta Smith.February 20, 2023
Arts & Culture
Goodbye message Matisse Thybulle left on his Fishtown mural was defaced
Matisse Thybulle's mural on the exterior wall of Garage bar in Fishtown was vandalized overnight Sunday. Thybulle, traded by the 76ers to the Trailblazers at the NBA trade deadline, had recently spray-painted a thank you message on the mural before he left town. A Garage spokesperson said the bar had planned to paint over the mural in the next month and hopes to bring a new mural of another Philly athlete to the wall some time in the future.February 20, 2023
Social Media
Frightening, AI-generated images of Phillie Phanatic were a 'horrible mistake,' fan says
A Philadelphia Phillies fan's AI-generated images of the Phillie Phanatic went viral on Twitter, drawing hilarious reactions from baseball fans who were horrified by the popcorn-eating creature. John Foley created the images using OpenAI's DALL-E-2 platform, which uses natural language prompts to create pictures.February 20, 2023
Investigations
Bicyclist fatally struck by police car in West Goshen
A bicyclist was fatally struck by a Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Officer on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. The crash happened. around 10:16 a.m. along the 900 block of South High Street, near the Route 202 overpass in West Goshen Township. The victim was identified Monday as Michael Thomas Ghione, 75, of West Chester. The crash is being investigated by the West Goshen Police Department and Chester County Detectives.Just In
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