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.
April 28, 2016
Business
Camden's Campbell's Soup Co. adopts 10 paid weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers
Camden-based Campbell's Soup Company announced Thursday that it will institute a new policy offering 10 paid weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers and two fully paid weeks of leave for non-primary caregivers.April 28, 2016
Eagles
WATCH: Brent Celek delivers a bunch of cheesesteaks in South Philly
As one of the longest tenured Philadelphia Eagles, stalwart tight end Brent Celek has steadily and methodically branched out to establish himself as a prominent figure in the City of Brotherly Love.April 27, 2016
Investigation
Report: CHOP staff manager threatened by suspect armed with knife
Philadelphia police have a suspect in custody after a former employee of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia allegedly threatened a hospital staff manager with a knife Wednesday afternoon.April 27, 2016
Baseball
Raúl Ibáñez picked to replace Curt Schilling on ESPN
ESPN has chosen another former Philadelphia Phillie to replace the one it cast off as a studio analyst and host of "Baseball Tonight," the network announced Wednesday.April 27, 2016
Investigation
Report: Baltimore police shoot teen carrying toy pistol
A 13-year-old Baltimore boy is recovering from a gunshot wound after police in the southeast section of the city shot him in response to his flashing a replica semi-automatic pistol.April 27, 2016
Obituaries
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Willie Williams dies at 72
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Willie Williams, the first African-American police chief in Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday at the age of 72.April 27, 2016
Penn Relays
2016 Penn Relays: What you need to know
Thursday marks the start of the 122st annual Penn Relays –— the oldest, largest and most celebrated track and field competition in the United States. Men and women from the high school, college and professional track ranks will participate in 35 hours of competition from April 28-30, representing more than 60 countries around the world in upwards of 425 races.April 27, 2016
Investigation
City Controller: Mail Center chaos cost Philly more than $1.5 million
A new report from Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz, released as part of an ongoing investigation of systemic mismanagement in the city's Mail Distribution Center, says that improperly sorted mail has cost Philadelphia more than $1.5 million.April 26, 2016
Real Estate
Chestnut Hill's Vanna Venturi house purchased by anonymous buyer
After more than nine months on the market, Chestnut Hill's famed Vanna Venturi house has sold to an anonymous buyer who reportedly plans to preserve the private residence, best known for its seminal influence on Post-Modern architecture.April 26, 2016
Celebrities
Will Smith swings through West Philly for a cheesesteak
International superstardom is not enough to keep Will Smith from returning to West Philadelphia for a cheesesteak. The Wynnefield native and Overbrook High School graduate, who will appear this summer in DC Comic's "Suicide Squad," was spotted Tuesday night at his preferred hometown location, Overbrook Pizza (fellow Philly native Kobe Bryant prefers Larry's Steaks on the Main Line). Smith, joined by bodyguard and producer Charlie Mac, was kind enough to take a few photos with fans at the pizza place (h/t Eater Philly).Just In
- Massive collection of Ben Franklin items to hit the auction block — after being displayed in Philly this week
- Pennsylvania primary election guide: What's at stake and the races to watch
- Air conditioning costs expected to rise again this summer
- Phillies closer Jhoan Duran throws major heat in bullpen session, nearing return
- Joel Embiid probable for Sixers-Knicks on Monday; full injury reports ahead of Game 1
- Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
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