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.
November 21, 2015
Pie
At Walmart, Patti LaBelle's Sweet Potato Pie sold a unit per second for 72 hours
Philadelphia music legend Patti LaBelle's kitchen savvy has hit major paydirt for Walmart in recent months after the company's senior buyer for cakes reached out for a little secret advice and marketing magic.November 21, 2015
Investigation
Pregnant woman fatally stabbed in NYC, baby survives suspected snatching
Police in New York City have taken a suspect into custody after a 22-year-old pregnant woman – possibly targeted in a baby-snatching – was fatally stabbed in the Bronx Friday afternoon.November 21, 2015
Miracles
Philadelphia baby's tumor shrinks after kiss from Pope Francis
A kiss from Pope Francis during his September visit to Philadelphia appears to be working its magic on a 1-year-old baby suffering from a rare, inoperable brain tumor.November 21, 2015
Bands
Philly band Summer Fiction shoots music videos at Divine Lorraine
Back in September, Philadelphia city officials broke ground on the long-awaited $44 million Divine Lorraine restoration, a project that will bring more than 100 residential units, retail and ground level restaurant to the historic Victorian building on North Broad Street.November 21, 2015
Videos
'Uncover Philly': Fall in Philadelphia
For the latest installment of his "Uncover Philly" series, videographer Cory Popp set out to capture the fleeting beauty of autumn in Philadelphia, a companion piece to his cheerful Spring montage earlier this year.November 21, 2015
Wildlife
Pennsylvania launches 'Mammal Atlas' project to track state wildlife
The state of Pennsylvania is home to a diverse range of wildlife that fortunately has plenty of habitats to accommodate the needs of different species.November 20, 2015
Art
N.J. man finds lost Picasso worth $13M in aunt's crawlspace
After multiple attempts to verify the authenticity of a long-lost painting by Spanish master Pablo Picasso, a Staten Island man who found the work of art in his aunt's crawlspace may be on the verge of receiving a $13 million appraisal.November 20, 2015
Security
Overheard speaking Arabic, Philly pizza shop owner barred from boarding Chicago flight
A Philadelphia pizza shop owner says he was profiled Wednesday night as he and a friend prepared to board a flight back from Chicago at Midway International Airport.November 20, 2015
Investigation
Disabled veteran jumps from deck, dies at Philadelphia VA hospital
Federal authorities with the Department of Veterans Affairs are investigating after a man fatally leapt from a parking deck Thursday morning at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs hospital.November 20, 2015
Flight Delays
N.J. Governor Christie's flight to Boston delayed, passenger removed
A flight scheduled to take New Jersey Governor Chris Christie from San Francisco to Boston Friday morning was delayed after a passenger was reportedly removed and those on board the aircraft were individually searched.Just In
- When will Eagles and 49ers face off in NFC Wild Card game?
- New Jersey's strict wetland protections could be a model as Trump administration rolls back rules
- Number of abortions in New Jersey has steadily risen since Roe v. Wade was overturned
- Pa. provisional ballot rejection rates dropped 11% after envelopes were redesigned
- Are the Phillies missing opportunities while waiting for J.T. Realmuto to decide on their offer?
- Girard Point Bridge to get $261 million in repairs over the next five years
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