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 4, 2024
Business
Drexel alum gets 'Shark Tank' deal for sauce brand Fila Manila
Fila Manila, a sauce brand that celebrates Filipino flavors, got an investment on ABC's 'Shark Tank' after founder and Drexel University graduate Jake Deleon appeared on the show. Fila Manila's condiments include a banana-based ketchup, ube purple yam and coconut spread, adobo marinade and sauce, creamy peanut sauce, and pineapple rum sauce. Investor Daniel Lubetzky gave Deleon $250,000 in exchange for a 20% ownership stake in Fila Manila.March 4, 2024
Investigations
17-year-old killed, 4 others injured in shooting at SEPTA bus stop on North Broad Street
A 17-year-old was killed and four other people were injured Monday afternoon, including a 71-year-old woman. Police said two people opened fire on SEPTA bus in Ogontz North Philly, on Monday afternoon. as a Route 6 bus stopped and passengers were boarding near the intersection of Broad Street and Godfrey Avenue.March 4, 2024
Investigations
Police apprehend suspect wanted in fatal shootings at Fairmount Park
Philadelphia police released photos of a man wanted for fatally shooting Thurston Cooper, 49, and Krystina Chambers, 38, near the Mount Pleasant Mansion in the Lemon Hill section of Fairmount Park on Feb. 29, 2024. Investigators said Cooper and Chambers appear to have been killed 'execution-style.'March 1, 2024
Investigations
Driver caught on video punching crossing guard in Lebanon County
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a driver who punched a crossing guard at a bus stop in Fredericksburg on Tuesday. The incident was caught on video and showed the driver first accelerate into the guard, who was blocking the vehicle after the driver failed to obey a stop sign. The driver then got out of his car and knocked the guard to the ground.March 1, 2024
TV
'Mare of Easttown' creator's next HBO show, starring Mark Ruffalo, seeks actors in Philly area
Screenwriter Brad Ingelsby's follow-up to the hit HBO crime drama 'Mare of Easttown' will be filming in the Philadelphia area this year as production ramps up on the project starring Mark Ruffalo.March 1, 2024
Women's Health
Walgreens stores in Pennsylvania to begin selling abortion pill mifepristone
The abortion drug mifepristone soon will be sold at Walgreens pharmacies in Pennsylvania and four other states. CVS also plans to begin selling the drug in two states, with plans to expand to additional states where abortion is legal. The pill is now involved in more than half of U.S. abortions, but faces ongoing legal challenges from anti-abortion groups.March 1, 2024
Health News
Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross sign on to White House's AI commitments in health care
Penn Medicine and Independence Blue Cross are among the U.S. health care providers and insurers that have pledged to adopt the White House's commitments regarding the use of artificial intelligence in medicine. The guidelines were established to ensure that safety, security and trust are prioritized as AI is more widely adopted in medical settings.February 29, 2024
Food & Drink
Amy's Pastelillos to open Fishtown shop that serves Puerto Rican snacks
Amy's Pastellilos will open a takeout-only shop in Fishtown serving fried Puerto Rican turnovers, rice bowls, nachos and other snack foods. Amy Rivera Nassar began the business as a pop-up in 2018. Pastelillos are fried, crescent-shaped turnovers made with a thin dough and stuffed with meat, cheese, potato or other fillings.February 29, 2024
Investigations
Escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan captured by U.S. Marshals in Cambria County
Alleem Bordan, the prisoner who escaped from police custody at Temple Health's Episcopal Hospital, was captured by the U.S. Marshals Service on Thursday after more than three days on the run, officials said.February 29, 2024
Social Media
A chonky cat's fur is going viral for looking like Jason Kelce's face
A cat has gone viral for an uncanny fur pattern that looks a lot like Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce. The photo has become a meme in recent years and was recently reposted on X, formerly Twitter, where people compared it to Kelce, the "Street Fighter" character Zangief and Mr. T.Just In
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