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 17, 2025

Transportation

Wind delays SS United States' departure from Philly until Tuesday

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

Jealous Michigan man drove to Bensalem allegedly to burn down home of man in online relationship with ex

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

Investigations

Man charged with shooting two women during fight at Eagles Super Bowl parade

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

Social Media

Rob McElhenney donates to charity backed by Eagles player who was fined for Super Bowl sack celebration

by Michael Tanenbaum

'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

by Michael Tanenbaum

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

by Michael Tanenbaum

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.

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 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 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 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.