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 12, 2020
Business
Wawa testing burgers, waffle fries and chicken sandwiches
Wawa hopes to challenge its competitors by potentially expanding its dinner menu with burgers, fries and chicken sandwiches.February 12, 2020
Real Estate
Former Phillie Ryan Howard is selling his Rittenhouse condo
Phillies great Ryan Howard has placed his Center City condo on the market at $6.25 million. Howard previously sold his home in Blue Bell, Montgomery County in 2016.February 11, 2020
Deaths
Owner of Northern Liberties pizzeria Rustica dies in ski accident
Frank Maimone, 53, opened Rustica, a pizza shop, in Northern Liberties in 2001. He died in a skiing accident in Colorado on Feb. 8, 2020.February 11, 2020
Investigations
Two spaniel puppies – valued at $3,000 apiece – stolen from Bucks County kennel, police say
Two Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies, valued at more than $3,000 apiece, allegedly were stolen from the Willow Springs Kennel in Quakertown, Pennsylvania on Feb. 7, 2020. Richland Township police are seeking help from the public to locate the missing puppies.February 11, 2020
Opioids
Bucks, Montgomery counties receive funding for inmate Suboxone treatment
Pennsylvania is receiving $1.2 million in federal grants to support programs for medication-assisted treatment in nine counties, including Bucks and Montgomery. The funding is aimed at combating the prescription drug and opioid epidemic.February 11, 2020
Sixers
Sixers' Ben Simmons shows SLAM his poisonous fish, candy kitchen
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons and pro gamer FaZe Temperrr appear together on the first ever digital cover of SLAM magazine.February 10, 2020
Addiction
Pennsylvania A.G. sues Juul for 'cynically' marketing vaping to teens
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul, joining a growing list of states and jurisdictions that have targeted the vaping manufacturer.February 10, 2020
Universities
Temple's lease extension at Lincoln Financial Field leaves plans for on-campus football stadium in doubt
The Temple Owls will continue to play home football games at Lincoln Financial Field through the 2024 season. The university reached a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles, putting its plans for an on-campus stadium on hold for the foreseeable future.February 10, 2020
Food & Drink
Philly's Morimoto named best 'special occasion' restaurant in Pennsylvania
Mormioto, located at 723 Chestnut St. in Center City Philadelphia, was named Pennsylvania's best restaurant for special occasions by The Daily Meal.February 10, 2020
Media
CBS3 introduces new meteorologist as KYW Newsradio switches to NBC10's First Alert weather team
CBS3 has hired a new meteorologist, Llarisa Abreu, to take over weekday morning broadcasts in the Delaware Valley. KYW Newsradio, now at new offices along the Schuylkill River, has switched from CBS3's weather team to NBC10's First Alert weather team.Just In
- The cat walk trend came to West Philly, and made for a purr-fect afternoon
- Early 'Rocky' draft and poster signed by movie's cast are up for auction
- Insomnia Cookies rolls out new heated catering box to keep treats warm for up to three hours
- Hundreds boycotted Jewish-owned restaurants in Rittenhouse — and were met by hundreds of counter-protesters
- The Eagles could hold on to Saquon Barkley to be competitive in 2027 – but will they be?
- Fantasy football injuries: Updates on Patrick Mahomes, Puka Nacua, Luther Burden
- Phillies invite fans to Sleep Out at Citizens Bank Park to help youth experiencing homelessness
- Floyd Mayweather, Pedro Martínez and Sammy Sosa added to Philly Show autograph lineup in Oaks
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