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

February 13, 2025

Real Estate

Estate sale scheduled at West Philly home once owned by Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant's grandparents

by Michael Tanenbaum

The estate sale at the Philadelphia home once owned by boxer Muhammad Ali and the grandparents of NBA star Kobe Bryant happens Sunday, Feb. 16. Ali lived at the home briefly in 1970 before Bryant's grandparents purchased it and spent decades there.

February 13, 2025

Transportation

SS United States now scheduled to leave Philly on Monday morning

by Michael Tanenbaum

After multiple failed attempts to move the SS United States from its pier in South Philadelphia, the historic ocean liner is now scheduled to depart the city at 11:18 a.m. Monday. The ship is destined to be sent to Alabama, where preparations will begin to be turn it into the world's largest artificial reef off the Florida coast.

February 12, 2025

Podcasts

On 'New Heights' podcast, Kelce brothers have heart-to-heart about Super Bowl tensions and retirement

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jason and Travis Kelce opened up about the emotional challenges of Super Bowl LIX during Wednesday's episode of the 'New Heights' podcast, their first since the Eagles' dominant victory over the Chiefs. Jason talked about the difficulty of striking the right balance of support for his brother and his former team. They also discussed the grueling road to retirement in the NFL.

February 12, 2025

Recreation

For Eagles Super Bowl parade, 700 pounds of confetti were shipped from Los Angeles to Philly

by Michael Tanenbaum

When the Philadelphia Eagles hold their Super Bowl parade on Friday, fans can expect to see plenty of confetti along the route from South Philadelphia through Center City to the art museum. Los Angeles-based Artistry in Motion prepared 700 pounds of confetti for the event.

February 11, 2025

Business

El Chingon will expand to Fishtown at former Heffe Tacos location

by Michael Tanenbaum

El Chingon, the Mexican BYOB from James Beard Award-nominated chef Carlos Aparicio, is preparing to open a second location in Fishtown this spring at the former location of Heffe Tacos. Aparicio opened his first restaurant in Passyunk Square in 2022 and quickly earned a place on the New York Times' list of best restaurants in the United States.

February 11, 2025

Eagles' Super Bowl victory sets TV record with 126 million viewers

by Michael Tanenbaum

The Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX had an average of 126 million viewers, setting a record for any TV broadcast. The game also setting a streaming record with 14.5 million viewers who tuned in using Tubi, NFL+ and other NFL-owned streaming services.

February 11, 2025

Arts & Culture

Statue of Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle would be perfect way to memorialize Eagles' magical season

by Michael Tanenbaum

A fitting tribute to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles would be a statue of Saquon Barkley's reverse hurdle over a Jaguars defender. One artist says the pose is a 'sculptor's dream come true.'

February 10, 2025

Investigations

Pilot unharmed after small plane crashes in Bucks County

by Michael Tanenbaum

A small plane that took off from Doylestown Airport on Monday morning crashed in a nearby vacant lot in Buckingham Township, authorities said. The pilot was the only person on board and was not injured in the crash. An investigation is being led by the Federal Aviation Administration.

February 10, 2025

Investigations

Delco man allegedly started fight and stabbed man during celebration of Eagles' Super Bowl win

by Michael Tanenbaum

Jeffrey Zimmerman, 37, of the Holmes section of Ridley Park, allegedly stabbed a man in the head on Sunday night after starting a fight with a group of people celebrating the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory in Prospect Park. Zimmerman is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and related offenses.

February 7, 2025

Investigations

Man found dead in Schuylkill River near Kelly Drive on Friday morning

by Michael Tanenbaum

A man's body was recovered from the Schuylkill River in East Falls on Friday morning, Philadelphia police said. Authorities were called to the river near Kelly Drive and Midvale Avenue around 10:20 a.m. to investigate. The man has not been identified and police have not determined how he ended up in the river.