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.
March 21, 2022
TV
Jersey Shore couple's Sunflow beach chair lands $1 million 'Shark Tank' deal
Sunflow, the high-end beach chair brand developed by New Jersey couple Leslie Hsu and Greg Besner, struck a deal with investor Kevin O'Leary during an appearance on the hit ABC series "Shark Tank." The company's portable beach chairs can be purchased as part of a bundle with several accessories including a sun shade, drink holder and water resistant bag for personal items.March 18, 2022
Investigations
Teen cyclist killed in apparent drive-by shooting in Kensington, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old boy who was killed Thursday night while riding his bike in Kensington. The incident happened near the intersection of Second Street and Allegheny Avenue. Investigators said the teen may have been killed in a drive-by shooting.March 18, 2022
Arts & Culture
Watch all 10 Oscar-nominated best picture movies at the Philadelphia Film Center
The Philadelphia Film Center is holding a 'Best Picture Week' with screenings of all 10 movies nominated for best picture at the 94th Academy Awards. The Oscars marathon will be held over the course of the week from Monday, March 21 through Saturday, March 26. A pass to attend the screenings in Center City is $50 for the general public and $40 for Philadelphia Film Society members.March 18, 2022
Health News
Is U.S. push for permanent daylight saving time actually good for our health?
The Sunshine Protection Act, passed by the U.S. Senate, would make daylight saving time permanent in the United States. But some sleep experts are pushing back, arguing that a switch to standard time would prevent negative health effects and the disruption to our circadian rhythms, which better align with standard time.March 17, 2022
Celebrities
Questlove mistook a phone call from Barack Obama as his Postmates driver
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, director of the Oscar-nominated "Summer of Soul" documentary, appeared on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" to discuss the success of his acclaimed documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Questlove shared a story about a congratulatory phone call he received from former President Barack Obama that he mistook for a call from a Postmates delivery driver who was running late.March 16, 2022
Media
Merrill Reese signs extension with WIP to remain Eagles radio play-by-play announcer
Philadelphia Eagles radio play-by-play announcer Merrill Reese has signed a three-year extension with SportsRadio 94WIP to continue calling games. At 79 years old, Reese has been on the job calling Eagles games in 1977, making him the longest-tenured radio announcer among all NFL teams.March 16, 2022
Investigations
Man charged in carjacking of North Philly pizza delivery driver whose girlfriend, kids were still in vehicle
Shaun Triplett, 18, is charged with multiple crimes in a carjacking incident that happened Tuesday night in North Philadelphia. Triplett allegedly stole the minivan of a pizza delivery driver with the man's girlfriend and their three children still inside the vehicle. Triplett is accused of threatening to kill the woman before she jumped out of the vehicle and he eventually abandoned it. The incident comes amid a spike in carjackings in Philadelphia over the last two years.March 16, 2022
Media
Skip Bayless says Charles Barkley's casual threats to kill him 'hurt my wife deeply'
Skip Bayless, host of FS1's "Undisputed" sports show, used his podcast to discuss remarks by Charles Barkley, who has said multiple times he would like to "kill" Bayless. The former ESPN host admitted Barkley's comments have scared his wife over the years. The two have never met, but Bayless challenged Barkley to have a conversation with him.March 15, 2022
Business
Sprouts Farmers Market expected to open grocery store in Haddon Township
Sprouts Farmers Market is pursuing plans to open a new store in Haddon Township, Camden County. The Arizona-based supermarket chain is in the midst of a rapid expansion and previously opened its first New Jersey store in the Marlton section of Evesham Township in 2019.March 15, 2022
Development
Philly's largest life sciences lab planned for Drexel University campus
An 11-story life sciences research building will be constructed on the Drexel University campus in Philadelphia, bringing 500,000 square feet of custom-designed lab space to University City. Drexel is working with Gatusso Development Partners on the project at 3201 Cuthbert St., adjacent to the university's historic Armory near 32nd Street and JFK Boulevard.Just In
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