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.
May 21, 2026
TV
'The Price is Right' to hold casting event at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in July
'The Price is Right' will hold an open audition to cast for the game show on July 22 at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in Fishtown. All contestants must be 18 and older and U.S. citizens currently living in the country.May 20, 2026
Lifestyle
Former Sixers forward Ben Simmons' sport fishing club wins title in Bahamas
Former Sixers forward Ben Simmons' professional fishing club, the South Florida Sails, won its first major tournament over the weekend. Simmons, who left the NBA in 2025, became a majority owner and angler for the club last year.May 20, 2026
Investigations
Search for missing swimmer in Ocean City to continue into fourth day Thursday
The U.S. Coast Guard and rescue crews in Ocean City continue to search for a 20-year-old swimmer who went missing offshore near the 10th Street Beach on Monday afternoon. The search will enter its fourth day on Thursday.May 19, 2026
Courts
Former correctional officer at federal prison in Philly gets 30-year sentence for sexual assault of inmate
Former corrections officer Michael Jefferson, 43, of Cherry Hill, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for forcing himself on a female inmate under his supervision at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia in July 2024.May 19, 2026
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond's comeback will include co-branded stores in King of Prussia, Cherry Hill
Bed Bath & Beyond, which went bankrupt in 2023, is opening 98 locations around the country that will be co-branded with the Container Store, including stores at the King of Prussia and Cherry Hill malls.May 19, 2026
Elections
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Pa.'s 3rd Congressional District in Philly, scoring victory for progressives
In Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, covering most of Philadelphia, state Rep. Chris Rabb scored a major victory for progressives with his win Tuesday night over state Sen. Sharif Street and physician Ala Stanford. The district long held by Rep. Dwight Evans is among the bluest strongholds in the United States.May 18, 2026
Wildlife
This Philly falconer spent years hunting with birds of prey. Now, she's training a baby owl to do meet-and-greets
West Philly falconer Courtney Douds, owner of the bird education program Raptor Jawns, recently welcomed a baby Eurasian eagle owl to her growing family. Medusa, the 1-month-old owl, is being trained for meet-and-greets and flight demonstrations along with Douds''other birds of prey.May 18, 2026
Transportation
Cape May-Lewes Ferry to increase fares for transporting vehicles in June
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry that carries passengers across the Delaware Bay will increase fares for transporting vehicles on June 1. It also is raising fares for its bus shuttle service at the Jersey Shore.May 15, 2026
Recreation
Hersheypark 'optimistic' to avoid strike amid negotiations with union
Hersheypark is engaged in negotiations with employees from the Chocolate Workers Local 464 to reach a new contract and avoid a strike. Hersheypark plans to move forward with the start of daily operations on May 21.May 14, 2026
Health News
CDC boosts staff monitoring hantavirus but says public health risk remains low
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the public risk of a hantavirus outbreak remains low as health officials continue monitoring 41 Americans for symptoms. The agency has increased staffing levels for the response.Just In
- West Chester and Cheyney universities among 10 state-owned schools to raise tuition by 4.3%
- Bucks County landlords ignored tenants' pleas to fix the heat for 13 years, lawsuit says
- Meet the West Philly fashion designer who's on the upcoming season of 'Project Runway'
- Sugar substitutes are low in calories, but may disrupt your metabolism, study says
- Report: Sixers among three teams atop LeBron James' 'hierarchy' of contenders as he takes pitch 'really seriously'
- No reunion between Flyers, Claude Giroux as he reportedly will sign back with Senators
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