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
Investigation
Delaware woman finds man's body in Newark backyard
Police in Newark, Delaware, are investigating after a woman discovered a man's decomposing body in her backyard Saturday afternoon.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
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
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
Two men injured in double-shooting in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were shot Saturday night in North Philadelphia.December 25, 2015
Investigation
Police: New Castle man stabbed by relative on Christmas morning
Police in Delaware are investigating after a New Castle County man was stabbed by a relative on Christmas morning.December 25, 2015
Miracles
N.J. man recovers lost wedding ring from ocean floor
Against all odds, a New Jersey man recovered his wedding ring this week after losing it as he pulled an anchor back on board the Lock-N-Load charter boat during a fishing trip.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
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.Just In
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