EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most EXCLUSIVE: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
Exclusive: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life. The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life. But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
Northeast Powerhouses: Dozens Make Niche's 2025 Best High Schools List Northeast Powerhouses: Dozens Make Niche's 2025 Best High Schools List
Northeast Powerhouses: Dozens Make Niche's 2025 Best High Schools List More than 30 high schools across the Northeast have earned spots among the top 100 in the country, according to a new ranking. Niche has released its Best Public High Schools in America rankings for 2025. The list evaluates schools using data from the Department of Education, along with millions of student and parent reviews. Rankings are based on academics, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and school culture. Unlike past years, SAT and ACT scores were not considered to reflect a growing de-emphasis on standardized testing in college admissions. Here are the …
25 Northeast High Schools Among Top 100 Nationally In New List: How CT Ranks 25 Northeast High Schools Among Top 100 Nationally In New List: How CT Ranks
25 Northeast High Schools Among Top 100 Nationally In New List: How CT Ranks More than two dozen high schools across the Northeast have been recognized among the top 100 in the US, according to a new ranking. The U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High School Rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The 2025 list evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide based on test scores, college-level coursework, and graduation rates. The report highlights schools where students outperformed expectations in math, reading, and science, passed college-level exams, and graduated on time. U.S. News said its goal is to recognize high achievers while…
CT Trails Northeast Neighbors In Best States to Live In Rankings, Here's Why CT Trails Northeast Neighbors In Best States to Live In Rankings, Here's Why
CT Trails Northeast Neighbors In Best States to Live In Rankings, Here's Why From the best schools in the nation to some of the highest incomes, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of "Best States to Live In" on Monday, Aug. 11. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic factors. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing prices, and…
School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why
School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why As the new school year gets closer, parents are preparing to pay more to pack a lunch, with many changing what will be in their kids' lunchboxes to save money. Nearly half of parents and caregivers (48%) expect to pay more for school-day lunches this year than last, according to Deloitte's 2025 Back-to-School Survey. The study also found that grocery prices are 23% higher than they were in 2020. The increase comes as many everyday staples are getting more expensive under President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports, which economists say are raising costs on a variety of foods f…
As Husband Sexually Abused Child, Wife — CT School Employee — Stayed Silent: Cops As Husband Sexually Abused Child, Wife — CT School Employee — Stayed Silent: Cops
As Husband Sexually Abused Child, Wife — CT School Employee — Stayed Silent: Cops A Connecticut man and his wife are accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a child, authorities announced.  David Desimone and Holly Desimone, of Plainfield, were the focus of the Plainfield Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit after a report was made in June.  Investigators determined that David Desimone had engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with the victim on multiple occasions. Police said his wife, Holly Desimone, knew about the abuse but failed to report it or take steps to protect the victim, Plainfield police said.  David Desimone was arrested and char…
Former First Daughter Ashley Biden Files For Divorce From Husband Of 13 Years: Report Former First Daughter Ashley Biden Files For Divorce From Husband Of 13 Years: Report
Former First Daughter Ashley Biden Files For Divorce From Husband Of 13 Years: Report Former first daughter Ashley Biden has filed for divorce from her husband of 13 years, Dr. Howard Krein, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Biden, daughter of former President Joe Biden, filed paperwork in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on Monday, Aug. 11, one of her representatives confirmed to the outlet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Biden (@ashleyblazerbiden) Just two months earlier, on June 2, she posted a photo album to Instagram with the caption: “May 2025. Heartbroken yet HOPEFUL. MAY I have the courage t…
NY 9-Year-Old Was Looking Forward To Starting 4th Grade Before Parents Charged In Death NY 9-Year-Old Was Looking Forward To Starting 4th Grade Before Parents Charged In Death
NY 9-Year-Old Was Looking Forward To Starting 4th Grade Before Parents Charged In Death Loved ones said their final goodbyes to a 9-year-old New York girl whose parents were criminally charged following her death. Nathalia Warner, of Watervliet, was laid to rest Thursday, Aug. 7, days after she was found unresponsive inside her family’s home and later pronounced dead at Samaritan Hospital. Her parents – Jennifer Singleton, 37, and Harold Warner, 33 – were charged with two counts each of endangering the welfare of a child after a preliminary autopsy concluded she died from chronic constipation, as Daily Voice reported. The manner of death was listed as natural causes, with fin…
Hundreds Rally To Help CT Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything' Hundreds Rally To Help CT Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything'
Hundreds Rally To Help CT Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything' A devastating fire that destroyed a Connecticut home and claimed the life of a heroic firefighter has ignited an outpouring of support as the family attempts to rebuild.  Valerie Cancellieri was lying in bed on the morning of Sunday, July 27, at her childhood home at 45 Maria Road in Plainville when she heard a noise. She got up to investigate and was met by a wall of flames, according to a GoFundMe page. She rushed to wake her mother, Cathy, whom she cares for, and called 911 as they ran outside. The home, where the family had lived for more than 30 years, was engulfed in flames. …
'Unconscionable': CT High School Student Detained By ICE; Officials Organizing Help 'Unconscionable': CT High School Student Detained By ICE; Officials Organizing Help
'Unconscionable': CT High School Student Detained By ICE; Officials Organizing Help A Connecticut high school student has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), authorities confirmed. Esdras R., an 18-year-old immigrant from Central America and a rising junior at Wilbur Cross High School, was arrested on July 21 at his workplace. He is currently being held at a detention center in Massachusetts, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Superintendent Madeline Negrón said. They called his detention "unconscionable" and described him as a "hard-working student and a fine young man," in a joint press release. “The city and the school district are working …
Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off
Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off The rising cost of education and the fear of graduating with crippling student loan debt have left many families questioning the value of a college degree. To help families determine which schools are worth the money, a new survey has done most of the legwork. Money magazine just released its 2025 Best Colleges in America list, a ranking that centers on one key question: Where can you get the most value for your tuition dollar? The list, now in its 11th year, highlights 732 U.S. colleges that offer strong academics, manageable costs, and a solid shot at a good job after graduation. Mon…
Bus Crash That Killed Band Director, Teacher In Hudson Valley Caused By Faulty Tire: NTSB Bus Crash That Killed Band Director, Teacher In Hudson Valley Caused By Faulty Tire: NTSB
Bus Crash That Killed Band Director, Teacher In Hudson Valley Caused By Faulty Tire: NTSB A charter bus crash that killed two Long Island educators on a Hudson Valley highway in 2023 was caused by a damaged tire, according to the final accident report. The report – released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, July 24 – found that prolonged underinflation and prior impact damage caused the left-front tire to blow. That sent the bus careening through a cable barrier and tumbling down an embankment on I-84 in Wawayanda on Sept. 21, 2023. At the time of the accident, the bus was carrying 40 members of Long Island’s Farmingdale High School marching band – …