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WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA
Watch Video: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA A deadly mass shooting during homecoming at one of America’s oldest historically Black colleges has now been tied to a targeted robbery scheme — and newly released court documents include video showing a gunman moments before shots rang out. Four people have been charged in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. William Sells, 20, Makaveli Valera, 19, and a 17-year-old boy — all of Wilmington, Delaware — are charged with murder, robbery, conspiracy, and related offenses after investiga…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Ex-Eagles RB Wendell Smallwood Jr., Who Beat Patriots In Super Bowl, Sentenced In COVID Scam Ex-Eagles RB Wendell Smallwood Jr., Who Beat Patriots In Super Bowl, Sentenced In COVID Scam
Ex-Eagles RB Wendell Smallwood Jr., Who Beat Patriots In Super Bowl, Sentenced In COVID Scam Wendell Smallwood Jr., a former Philadelphia Eagles running back and Super Bowl champion, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the IRS in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday, Sept. 18, according to federal court documents obtained by Daily Voice. U.S. District Senior Judge Richard G. Andrews also ordered Smallwood, 31, to repay the government $645,000. The punishment comes after Smallwood pleaded guilty in December 2024 to orchestrating schemes that defrauded COVID-19 relief programs and the IRS. Smallwood earned about…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
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…

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by Chris Spiker
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Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know New high-speed trains are about to be available for travelers along the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak will launch five NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, Aug. 28. The upgraded high-speed train will connect major cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The new trains offer 27% more seats per departure, along with expanded weekday and weekend schedules. "NextGen Acela is more than a new train — it's an evolution of travel," said Amtrak president Roger Harris. "In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard f…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…

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by Chris Spiker