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.
January 31, 2025
Social Media
Philly designer’s Eagles apparel was worn by Pete Davidson – and blatantly ripped off by Forman Mills
Philadelphia fashion designer Jay Pross, known for his Art History 101 brand, has gone viral during the Eagles' Super Bowl run thanks to comedian Pete Davidson wearing one of his Big Dom hoodies on late-night TV and during other appearances. The success has spawned bootleggers, including a recent ripoff of one of Pross' designs by discount retailer Forman Mills.January 31, 2025
Investigations
Medical jet crashes seconds after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport
A medical jet crashed Friday night in Northeast Philadelphia in the area of the Roosevelt Mall near Cottman Avenues. and Roosevelt Boulevard. Six people were onboard, including a girl and her mother who came Philadelphia from Mexico for medical treatment at Shriner's Hospital and were returning home.January 31, 2025
Music
Will Smith teases new rap album with a 'Matrix'-themed music video
Will Smith is turning back time with a new rap album, 'Based on a True Story,' that will be his first release in 20 years. 'Beautiful Scars,' a new single featuring Big Sean, has a music video that pokes fun at Smith's infamous decision to turn down the role of Neo in the 1999 movie 'The Matrix.'January 31, 2025
Government
Under new Pa. Treasury program, more than 8,000 residents will be mailed checks for their unclaimed property
The Pennsylvania Treasury's new Money Match program will send checks to thousands of residents who are the rightful owners of unclaimed property held by the state. The program covers financial property owned by individuals and valued at $500 or less. Letters will first be mailed to residents to inform them that they will receive checks within 45 days. The treasury holds more than $4.5 billion in various types of unclaimed property that belongs to residents.January 30, 2025
Investigations
Montgomery County prisoner allegedly tried to hire a hitman on Instagram to kill his ex-girlfriend
Montgomery County Correctional Facility inmate Zunier Walker-Wilson, 22, allegedly devised a murder-for-hire plot to have his ex-girlfriend killed in exchange for $15,000 in cash, a luxury watch and a Dodge Durango, the district attorney's office said. Wilson-Walker is accused of instructing Jaden Jones, 20, of Norristown, to put out the hit on Instagram.January 30, 2025
Investigations
Body found in trash can near West Philly community center, police say
Human remains were found inside a trash can near the Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center and Parkway West High School in West Philadelphia on Thursday morning, authorities said. The case is being investigated as a homicide, police said.January 29, 2025
Investigations
'Sadistic' dog owner charged with stabbing and killing his two pets inside Bucks County home
A Bucks County man faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly abusing and killing his two dogs in his Newtown Township home. Prosecutors say he could face up to 18 years in prison.January 29, 2025
Lifestyle
What's included in the Bellevue Hotel's $59,000 Super Bowl package?
The historic Bellevue Hotel in Center City is offering a $59,000 package for a Super Bowl party in its presidential suite on the 14th floor of the renovated building on South Broad Street. The VIP promotion for the Eagles-Chiefs game includes catering by Cescaphe, top-shelf bar service, gifts and a photographer to capture it all.January 28, 2025
Business
Whole Foods workers in Center City become chain's first union in decades
Workers at Philadelphia's flagship Whole Foods grocery store voted Monday night to join the United Food and Commercial Workers union. They are the first Whole Foods employees to do so since Amazon bought the chain in 2017. Workers at a Wisconsin store briefly unionized more than two decades ago, but it later dissolved.January 28, 2025
Business
ReAnimator Coffee's Saquon Barkley-inspired blend raises money for Philly schools
ReAnimator Coffee is following its tradition for Eagles Super Bowl runs with a new 'Rusher's Roast Blend' inspired by star running back Saquon Barkley. The coffee is a medium roast breakfast blend with hints of brown sugar and fruit. It's being sold online and at ReAnimator's five cafes in Philadelphia. Proceeds will go to the Fund for the Schools District of Philadelphia. In years past, ReAnimator has made special blends for Nick Foles and Jalen Hurts.Just In
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- Exploring scenarios for the Eagles in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft
- Philly school district revises its school closures list one more time — with a vote slated for Thursday
- Evil Genius Beer Co. acquires national brand 21st Amendment Brewery
- Pa. court strikes down state ban on using Medicaid for abortions
- Full injury reports for Sixers-Celtics Game 2 on Tuesday
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