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
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
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
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 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
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
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.November 20, 2015
Retail
American Dream Meadowlands expected to be complete in 2017
With the holiday season just around the corner, shoppers can rejoice over new progress on the long-awaited American Dream Meadowlands mall – dubbed "the most expensive retail project on Earth" – set to become a destination in North Jersey for years to come.November 20, 2015
Airlines
Boston Marathon bombing survivor recovers prosthetic leg lost in transit
A professional dancer and survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing had some sharp words for American Airlines after the carrier temporarily lost luggage of hers containing a pricey prosthetic leg.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 19, 2015
SEPTA
SEPTA officer goes into cardiac arrest while apprehending vandal
A SEPTA police officer involved in a struggle with a suspected vandal went into cardiac arrest Thursday while making an arrest, officials said.Just In
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