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.
February 19, 2025
Investigations
SPS Technologies factory to be partly demolished so firefighters can put out industrial fire
The fire at the SPS Technologies factory in Jenkintown was still not suppressed Wednesday morning, Abington Township officials said. Demolition crews will tear down parts of the factor so firefighters can access areas that are still burning. All voluntary evacuation and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted.February 19, 2025
Development
Mayor Cherelle Parker sets ambitious housing plan in motion to meet goal of building or preserving 30,000 units
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker outlined her administration's next steps toward reaching the goal of creating or preserving 30,000 housing units in the city. The H.O.M.E. initiative will convene experts in the housing sector to work with city leaders on developing data-based solutions to increase affordable housing, the mayor said.February 18, 2025
Politics
Krasner seeks third term as Philly DA, touting drop in homicides while challenger notes rise in other crimes
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is running for a third term and will be challenged in the Democratic primary by former municipal court judge and U.S. Army veteran Patrick Dugan.February 18, 2025
Accidents
Industrial fire in Abington sent embers 'raining' on neighboring homes, leaving residents 'terrified and confused'
A four-alarm fire raged at the SPS Technologies manufacturing facility in Abington Township on Monday night and continued through the day Tuesday. Township officials issued a voluntary evacuation notice to about 700 people who live in the immediate vicinity of the complex. One resident described a strong chemical smell and embers entering their backyard during the fire.February 17, 2025
Transportation
Wind delays SS United States' departure from Philly until Tuesday
The SS United States is now scheduled to depart Philadelphia around noon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, due to high winds that delayed its departure on Monday morning. The ship is destined for Alabama, where it will be prepared to be turned into the world's largest artificial reef off the Gulf Coast in Florida.February 17, 2025
Investigations
Man charged with shooting two women during fight at Eagles Super Bowl parade
Brandon Ramos, 28, is charged with opening fire and injuring two women during the Eagles Super Bowl parade on Friday afternoon, police said. The shooting happened near the 2300 block of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway after a fight broke out, authorities said. Both women were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.February 17, 2025
Investigations
Jealous Michigan man drove to Bensalem allegedly to burn down home of man in online relationship with ex
A 21-year-old Michigan man allegedly drove to Bucks County to burn down the home of his ex-girlfriend's online friend, forcing six residents to jump from windows. Two dogs died in the fire.February 17, 2025
Social Media
Rob McElhenney donates to charity backed by Eagles player who was fined for Super Bowl sack celebration
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Rob McElhenney offered to pay the $5,690 fine the NFL imposed on Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt for his bow-and-arrow sack celebration during Super Bowl LIX. Hunt instead told McElhenney to donate the same amount to a charity supporting college tour visits for students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia High School in Cobbs Creek.February 14, 2025
Weddings
Eagles fans get married on Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Super Bowl parade
Eagles fans Ray and Kim Cress got married Friday afternoon, on Valentine's Day, during the Super Bowl parade. The newlyweds from Kensington said they had planned to tie the knot on Feb. 14, and it was a coincidence that their wedding date coincided with their favorite teams' championship celebration.February 14, 2025
Investigations
Two women shot near Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Eagles Super Bowl parade
Two women were shot near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during the Eagles Super Bowl parade around 2:35 p.m. Friday, police said. The shooting occurred as the team's celebration at the art museum was getting underway. Police said no weapons have been recovered and no arrests have been made.Just In
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