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

December 29, 2020

Memes

Behind the 'Northeast Philly dude' painting that inspired the memes

by Michael Tanenbaum

Memes about the "Northeast Philly dude" were inspired by "Portrait of a Carthusian," a 15th Century painting from early Netherlandish master Petrus Christus. Hilarious depictions of the man in the portrait place him in various settings across Philadelphia, linking him to his spiritual descendants.

December 28, 2020

Investigations

Gunman sought in fatal shooting of Bucks County man

by Michael Tanenbaum

Shaquille Love, 21, was fatally shot in Bristol Township on Dec. 23, 2020. Authorities in Bucks County are searching for a gunman in the unsolved case. Love was found dead inside a Chrysler 2000.

December 28, 2020

Obituaries

Pennsylvania Ballet founder Barbara Weisberger dies at 94

by Michael Tanenbaum

Barbara Weisberger, the founder of the Pennsylvania Ballet, died at the age of 94 on Dec. 23, 2020. Weisberger founded the reputed company in 1963, encouraged by her mentor and famed choreographer George Balanchine. She remained an honorary trustee at the Philadelphia company for years after she led the organization.

December 28, 2020

Housing

Harrisburg forecast to be among top 10 housing markets for 2021

by Michael Tanenbaum

Harrisburg is expected to be one of the top 10 housing markets in the United States in 2021, led by the stability of government sector jobs in the Pennsylvania capital and the city's accessibility to the rest of the region. Realtor.com ranked the top markets heading into next year, anticipating that a strong 2020 will carry over to the new year.

December 28, 2020

Investigations

Man charged after missing Pennsylvania woman found dead in Butler Township

by Michael Tanenbaum

Columbia County prosecutors charged 42-year-old Harold D. Haulman III with homicide and related offenses in the death of 26-year-old Erica Schultz, who went missing from her home in Bloomsburg on Dec. 4, 2020. Investigators said Schultz was autistic and suffered from diabetes. She was found in a wooded area of Butler Township, Pennsylvania.

December 25, 2020

Music

Eddie Vedder releases acoustic cover of Bruce Springsteen's timeless 'Growin' Up'

by Michael Tanenbaum

Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder performs an acoustic rendition of Bruce Springsteen classic "Growin' Up" on his new EP, "Matter of Time," which was released on Christmas.

December 25, 2020

Business

Philadelphia International Airport adds Philly PHLavors shop

by Michael Tanenbaum

Philly PHLavors, a new shop at Philadelphia International Airport, features a selection of regional snacks from sandwiches using Dietz and Watson meats to Jack and Jill ice cream, Famous 4th Street Cookies and Tastykakes.

December 25, 2020

Investigations

Nine charged in Chester County-Philly drug bust, prosecutors say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Chester County prosecutors charged nine people following an investigation into drug trafficking that allegedly stemmed from a supplier in Philadelphia. Police seized over $150,000 in methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana, as well as more than $45,000 in cash and numerous guns.

December 25, 2020

Investigations

Christmas explosion in Nashville believed to be 'intentional act,' police say

by Michael Tanenbaum

Smoke billowed above downtown Nashville on Christmas morning after an explosion occurred near the city's hospitality and tourism district. Investigators believe the explosion, linked to a parked vehicle, may have been an intentional act.

December 24, 2020

Food & Drink

New York's Greek from Greece bakery to open West Philly location

by Michael Tanenbaum

New York City-based bakery Greek from Greece will open a location in West Philadelphia, at 107 N. 33rd St., near Drexel University's campus in West Philly on Jan. 15, 2021. The company recently opened its first Delaware Valley location in Kennett Square, Chester County.