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.
February 17, 2025
Investigations
Man charged with shooting two women during fight at Eagles Super Bowl parade
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 14, 2025
Weddings
Eagles fans get married on Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Super Bowl parade
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
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
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
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
Podcasts
On 'New Heights' podcast, Kelce brothers have heart-to-heart about Super Bowl tensions and retirement
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.February 12, 2025
Recreation
For Eagles Super Bowl parade, 700 pounds of confetti were shipped from Los Angeles to Philly
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 11, 2025
TV
Eagles' Super Bowl victory sets TV record with 126 million viewers
The Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX had an average of 126 million viewers, setting a record for any TV broadcast. The game also setting a streaming record with 14.5 million viewers who tuned in using Tubi, NFL+ and other NFL-owned streaming services.February 11, 2025
Arts & Culture
Statue of Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle would be perfect way to memorialize Eagles' magical season
A fitting tribute to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles would be a statue of Saquon Barkley's reverse hurdle over a Jaguars defender. One artist says the pose is a 'sculptor's dream come true.'February 11, 2025
Business
El Chingon will expand to Fishtown at former Heffe Tacos location
El Chingon, the Mexican BYOB from James Beard Award-nominated chef Carlos Aparicio, is preparing to open a second location in Fishtown this spring at the former location of Heffe Tacos. Aparicio opened his first restaurant in Passyunk Square in 2022 and quickly earned a place on the New York Times' list of best restaurants in the United States.Just In
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