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.
June 12, 2019
Casinos
SugarHouse Casino announces rebranding as Rivers Casino Philadelphia
SugarHouse Casino will rebrand as Rivers Casino Philadelphia in fall 2019. The owners are aiming to unify branding with other casinos in Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois.June 12, 2019
Lawsuits
N.J. comedian gets $4.1 million for neo-Nazi site's Ariana Grande bombing smear
A New Jersey political comedian who was falsely accused of orchestrating the 2017 terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert in England by neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer has been awarded $4.1 million, a federal judge in Ohio announced Wednesday.June 11, 2019
Odd News
Song written for Pennsylvania man who claims tornadoes are caused by traffic circles
Nashville group The Band Steele wrote a song for the White Haven, Pennsylvania man who theorized that tornadoes are being caused by traffic circles.June 11, 2019
Food & Drink
Northeast Philly gem Frank's Steaks plans Center City location
Frank's Steaks, one of the top cheesesteak and burger joints in Northeast Philly, has leased space for a second location in Center City.June 11, 2019
Sixers
Sixers' Joel Embiid calls Raptors fans 'disgusting' for cheering Kevin Durant injury
Sixers star Joel Embiid was watching the NBA Finals when Kevin Durant fell to the floor with what appears to be an Achilles tendon injury, and he is furious about how the Toronto Raptors fans cheered the Golden State Warrior star's obvious injury.June 11, 2019
Investigations
Husband kills wife in murder-suicide at Brick Township home, police say
A husband and wife died at their Brick Township, New Jersey, home on Monday in what Ocean County prosecutors say was a murder-suicide.June 10, 2019
Development
Drexel Square officially opens at Schuylkill Yards in West Philly
Drexel Square, the first phase of the $3.5 billion Schuylkill Yards development in University City Philadelphia, is finally open to the public.June 10, 2019
Illness
New Jersey man dies of rare tick-borne Powassan virus
A Sussex County, New Jersey, man died of complications stemming from Powassan virus, a rare infection that comes from tick bites.June 10, 2019
Wildlife
Black bear seen roaming residential area of Warrington, Bucks County
A black bear was seen walking around residential parts of Warrington, Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission continues to search for the bear.June 10, 2019
Lawsuits
Kevin Hart sued by woman injured by star's security team after screening of 'The Upside'
Philadelphia's Kevin Hart is facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims she was barreled over by a member of the superstar actor's security team back in January.Just In
- Upper Pottsgrove police officer charged with manslaughter for killing college student who knocked on wrong door
- Academy of Natural Sciences is shutting down its museum after nearly 200 years
- M. Night Shyamalan digs up 'Signs'-era diary on debut of new YouTube channel
- Philly moves back application window for 2027-2028 school selection after delay in reporting state test scores
- Source: Sixers sign Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas to Exhibit 10 contracts
- Four Eagles cuts claimed by other teams
- What’s in the air Philly breathes? Find out at the Franklin Institute
- BalletX to offer free classes in ballet, voguing, Lindy Hop and more this season
Must Read
