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.
December 26, 2015
Coast Guard
Coast Guard responds to vessel run aground in Delaware River
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay is responding to a motor vessel that ran aground early Saturday morning in the Delaware River.December 26, 2015
Investigation
Trenton man fatally shot in rural section of Hamilton Township
Police are investigating after a Trenton man was fatally shot in a rural section of Hamilton Township on Christmas Eve, the Atlantic County prosecutor's office announced.December 26, 2015
Missing
U.S. Marine found dead after going missing from New Jersey base
Marine Sergeant Tristan Clinger, 28, had been missing since December 20December 26, 2015
Investigation
Police: Teen fatally shot in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after a teenage boy was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in West Philadelphia.December 26, 2015
Community
N.J. Jewish community hosts Chinese Christmas dinner for Syrian refugees
As the American public and political leaders continue to weigh the issue of embracing Syrian refugees in the United States, a Jewish community in Montclair, New Jersey, decided to show solidarity with their new neighbors by hosting a time-honored Chinese Christmas dinner.December 25, 2015
Accidents
Person struck, killed by Amtrak train in Chester County
A person trespassing on a set of tracks in Chester County was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Friday morning, officials announced.December 25, 2015
Investigation
Police: Pedestrian struck by SEPTA bus in West Kensington
Philadelphia police are investigating after a SEPTA bus struck a pedestrian Friday evening in West Kensington, resulting in the man's hospitalization.December 25, 2015
Home
Let there be light: Five local businesses for lamps and lighting
No matter what you own or where you place it in your home, one of the most crucial elements in creating a sense of warmth and beauty is bathing your belongings in an attractive display of light. If you neglect to improve a tepid or overly harsh display, whether it's from a lamp or an overhead fixture, you risk selling your treasures short and leaving guests with a peculiar feeling of discomfort.December 25, 2015
Community
Jim Kenney brings homeless boy to White House Christmas party
Philadelphia mayor-elect Jim Kenney is quite possibly the busiest individual in the city as he and his administration prepare to take the helm in City Hall's Room 215 on January 4. Still, the locally raised politician found it in his heart to spend time with a vulnerable resident of Philadelphia, not just at the park or at school, but in Washington, D.C. at a White House Christmas party.December 25, 2015
Arrests
N.J. teen nabbed in serial theft of Rolexes from NYC men
A New Jersey teenager with a taste for high-end jewelry was arrested this week after prosecutors say she stole $58,000 in cash and watches from wealthy New York City men over the past five months, part of an alarming trend of theft stemming from the city's bar and club scene.Just In
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