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.
January 23, 2025
Business
A third of Eagles-Commanders tickets sold so far on StubHub were bought in D.C. area, resale company says
Tickets for the Eagles-Commanders NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field are averaging $1,374 on secondary markets ahead of Sunday's game, according to ticket exchange platform Victory Live. The average is the NFL's highest for a non-Super Bowl game. StubHub data shows about one-third of tickets sold on its platform were bought by people in the Washington D.C. area, the resale company said.January 22, 2025
Shopping
Missed out on the Eagles' collectible snow from the Rams game? Here are better ways for fans to spend $50
The Philadelphia Eagles auctioned off 100 pints of snow preserved from Lincoln Financial Field during Sunday's 28-22 playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams. The limited-edition containers of snow were sold for $50 apiece. For fans who missed out on the auction, PhillyVoice has some suggestions for other ways to spend that kind of money.January 22, 2025
Food & Drink
Thai restaurant Kalaya and chefs from Mawn and Vernick Fish among Philly's semifinalists for James Beard Awards
The 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists include more than a dozen restaurants or chefs in Philadelphia. Chef Greg Vernick is up for Outstanding Chef, and Fishtown Thai restaurant Kalaya is in the running for Outstanding Restaurant. Finalists will be revealed on April 2, followed by the Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on June 16.January 20, 2025
Investigations
Driver arrested for striking police cruiser, injuring officer at sports complex
A Philadelphia police officer was injured during Sunday's Eagles-Rams playoff game when a driver struck a police cruiser on the 1000 block of Pattison Avenue, authorities said. The driver was arrested at the scene and the officer was taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.January 20, 2025
Business
Wonder Food Hall, which lets people order takeout items from multiple restaurants, plans 2 Philly locations
Wonder Food Hall will open locations of its delivery-focused concept in Fishtown and South Philadelphia in 2025. The startup lets customers pick and choose from different cuisines in a single order, with menus crafted by celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay and José Andrés.January 17, 2025
Lawsuits
Penn professor Amy Wax sues university, alleging her suspension is the result of racial discrimination
University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax filed a federal lawsuit against the Ivy League school racially discriminated against her when she was suspended and sanctioned in September. Wax, a textured professor, has a long history of controversial remarks about various racial and ethnic groups.January 17, 2025
Weather
Snow, frigid temperatures for Sunday's Eagles game could make for 'nightmare' ride home for fans
A winter storm could dump 3-6 inches of snow during Sunday's Eagles game, with hazardous travel conditions expected afterward as temperatures plunge. SEPTA will run extra Broad Street Line service and is urging fans to take public transportation to the game.January 16, 2025
Movies
Steven Spielberg film shoot needs extras for scenes in Cape May County
"The Dish," an alien-themed movie from director Steven Spielberg, will be filming in New Jersey in March. Extras are needed to serve as train passengers and motorists for scenes to be shot in Cape May County from March 10-14. The star-studded cast includes Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson and Colin FirthJanuary 16, 2025
Social Media
Eagles fan apologizes for sexist outburst at Packers fans, but claims he was provoked
Ryan Caldwell, the Eagles fan who was banned from Lincoln Financial Field and fired from his job after a viral video showed him crudely heckling two Packers fans during a playoff game Sunday, issued an apology for his behavior. Caldwell also claimed he was provoked by Packers fan Alexander Basara and his fiancé Ally Keller.January 15, 2025
Business
AMC closes movie theater at Franklin Mall in Northeast Philly
AMC's 14-screen movie theater at the Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia shut down at the beginning of the year after the cinema chain did not renew its lease. The theater opened in 1997, anchoring the mall through multiple ownership groups when it was the Franklin Mills and Philadelphia Mills malls. The property was sold last year to private investment group Jones Lang LaSalle.Just In
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