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.

tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com

October 27, 2022

Entertainment

Beer-chugging comedian, who was heckled by Trump supporter at Jersey club, performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Comedian Ariel Elias appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" this week after the late night host showed support for her in the wake of a heckling incident at Uncle Vinny's Comedy Club in Point Pleasant Beach earlier this month. Elias was pestered by a Donald Trump supporter in the crowd, causing a commotion that ended with another man throwing a beer at Elias on stage. Elias chugged the beer without skipping a beat, going viral with a video that made its way around social media.

October 27, 2022

Development

Delaware County Community College to build $66.5 million campus in Drexel Hill

by Michael Tanenbaum

Delaware County Community College has received state funding to assist in the construction of a new Southeast Campus in Drexel Hill that will include facilities for expanded programs, a workforce development center, an early childhood learning facility and other community resources and student amenities. The campus is planned at the former site of Archbishop Prendergast High School, near Lansdowne Avenue and Garrett Road.

October 27, 2022

Investigations

Bucks County authorities searching for missing Sellersville woman

by Michael Tanenbaum

Authorities in Bucks County are seeking help from the public to locate 55-year-old Elizabeth Capaldi, a Sellersville woman who was reported missing after she was last seen by a family member on Oct. 10. Capaldi is described as 5 feet six inches with brown and grey hair and hazel eyes. She was not known to travel outside of the area alone and mainly stayed in or around the house. Authorities said Capaldi's personal belongings, including her cell phone, keys and car, remained at her home. Her wallet was missing.

October 27, 2022

Food & Drink

Miller Lite to give out free beer at 19 bars to ring in Phillies-Astros World Series

by Michael Tanenbaum

During Game 1 of the World Series, Phillies fans can get one free Miller Lite at 19 participating bars in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs.

October 26, 2022

Social Media

A Jesus-like Bryce Harper mural appears in South Philly as Phillies fever spikes

by Michael Tanenbaum

A new mural of Phillies star Bryce Harper appeared on the side of the Dougherty Electric warehouse in South Philadelphia, at 45 E. Porter St., just east of I-95 on Tuesday, two days after the Phillies advanced to the World Series to face the Houston Astros. One Phillies fan who tried to purchase tickets for Game 4 at Citizens Bank Park on SeatGeek found out the hard way that the secondary market is a fraught place to roll the dice on a chance to attend a game.

October 26, 2022

2022 Election

Three takeaways from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Pennsylvania debate between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz in the race for U.S. Senate gave the public an extended look at how significantly Fetterman's stroke has affected his ability to speak clearly. In the aftermath of a lopsided debate, Oz has emerged as a clearly more work-ready candidate, but will moderate and undecided voters stick to ideals that align more with Fetterman, hoping he and his team can manage his recovery in the Senate? These key takeaways from the debate underscore the questions now facing Pennsylvania voters.

October 26, 2022

Food & Drink

Brigantine's Ernest and Son to be featured on Guy Fieri's 'Triple D Nation'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Ernest and Son Meat Market, a staple in Brigantine since 1977, will be featured on Guy Fieri's "Triple D Nation" at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28 as the celebrity restaurateur continues the fourth season of the "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" spinoff on the Food Network. The butcher shop is run by Brian Mel Cortalessa, a Brigantine native who began working at the market in 1985 and purchased it from the founders in 2007. Fieri has returned to a number of New Jersey restaurants during the current season of "Triple D Nation."

October 25, 2022

2022 Election

How to watch the Fetterman-Oz debate in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate candidates, Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz, will hold their lone debate at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. The event will be broadcast in the Philadelphia area on PHL17 and Newsnation. It also will be streamed on the PHL17 website and online via other news stations carrying the broadcast. The debate will feature closed captions to accommodate Fetterman, who is recovering from a stroke suffered in May.

October 25, 2022

Food & Drink

Herr's latest 'Flavored by Philly' chip contest seeks ideas inspired by local businesses

by Michael Tanenbaum

Herr's, the Pennsylvania-based snack company, is holding another "Flavored By Philly" contest that will create a series of new potato chip flavors. This time around, the contest is seeking submissions inspired by small businesses in the five-county Philadelphia area. Fans of businesses can submit flavor ideas and small businesses also can nominate their own. Three finalist chips will be sold at stores in the region in summer 2023, and a vote will be held to crown a winner with a chance to receive prize money.

October 25, 2022

Food & Drink

Former Boot & Saddle location to be site of new cafe, wine bar and live-music venue, Solar Myth

by Michael Tanenbaum

Boot & Saddle, the beloved independent music venue that closed in South Philadelphia in 2020, will soon become a cafe, wine bar and music performance space called Solar Myth. The project will be a collaboration with Ars Nova Workshop, an organization that presents jazz, experimental and classical music shows around the city. Solar Myth will open some time in November, and the iconic, neon Boot & Saddle sign will remain above the space at 1131 S. Broad St.