Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States
Recall Issued For Popular Apple Juice Brand Sold In 28 States A voluntary recall has been issued for certain batches of a widely sold apple juice brand, according to an alert from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The juice was distributed across 28 states and comes in clear, round glass bottles with white metal screw-top lids packaged in four 10-ounce bottles per pack (six packs per case).  The recall was initiated due to concerns that were not detailed in the FDA’s official notice, but the agency classified the situation as a Class II recall, meaning use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. …
MA Leads Nation For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Leads Nation For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Leads Nation For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Says: Here's Why Several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states rank among the best in the country for working mothers, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of the Best & Worst States for Working Moms on Monday, April 28. The report compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 17 key metrics, including the gender pay gap, parental leave policies, child care costs, and the share of female executives. The study aims to identify where women raising children have the best chance at balancing a career with their family. "Working moms have to carefully balance career opportuni…
Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List
Big Lots Reopening 130+ More Stores In Discount Chain's Revival: See The Full List Big Lots is ramping up its comeback plans under new ownership by opening more than 130 stores, including nearly two dozen in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The discount chain plans to reopen 132 stores across 14 states in May, Variety Wholesalers announced in a news release on Monday, April 28. Pennsylvania (13 stores) and Virginia (10 stores) are among the top states for returning locations. Big Lots will reopen 54 stores on Thursday, May 1, and 78 locations on Thursday, May 15. "The customer response to the newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory and great deals has been overw…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Mix Sold In New England Recall Issued For Popular Snack Mix Sold In New England
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Mix Sold In New England A popular snack mix sold in the Northeast and other regions has been recalled due to a labeling issue that could pose a health risk for some consumers. New England Village Foods of Milford, New Hampshire, is recalling all lots of its 5-ounce and 10-ounce containers of New England Village Snacks “19th Hole Snack Mix” because they may contain undeclared almonds, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves clear plastic cups and tubs with reclosable lids. The products were distributed to small independent grocery markets and convenience stores throughout New England, …
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought going electric meant beating the system? Pennsylvania and New Jersey have other plans. Both states are now apparently charging electric and plug-in hybrid drivers new annual fees to help make up for lost gas tax revenue. In Pennsylvania, the Road User Charge (RUC) kicked in on April 1, 2025, after being signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro last year, according to PA.gov. Here’s what drivers are paying: EV owners: $200 in 2025, rising to $250 in 2026 Plug-in hybrid owners (PHEVs): $50 in 2025, rising to $63 in 2026 Drivers opting for two-year registration will pay double those…
Sextortion Of 30+ Children Worldwide Gets Florida Man 30 Years: USDOJ Sextortion Of 30+ Children Worldwide Gets Florida Man 30 Years: USDOJ
Sextortion Of 30+ Children Worldwide Gets Florida Man 30 Years: Usdoj A Florida man who sextorted children across the globe, including six minors in Central Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus announced on Thursday, April 24. Alvaro Andres Valarezo Sandoval, 35, an Ecuadorian national most recently residing in Miami, was handed the decades-long sentence by Senior U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion after being convicted on two counts of "Production of Child Pornography", according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Sandoval exploited children in a calculat…
Millions In MA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In MA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In MA Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…
ICE Orders American-Born Doctor To Self-Deport: 'It's Time For You To Leave US' ICE Orders American-Born Doctor To Self-Deport: 'It's Time For You To Leave US'
ICE Orders American-Born Doctor To Self-Deport: 'It's Time For You To Leave US' A Connecticut doctor received a bizarre email last week from the U.S. government claiming she had overstayed her welcome in the country and needed to leave. However, she was born in the United States and has been a lifelong resident. Lisa Anderson, who practices in Cromwell, Connecticut, told NBC News that she was one of several people who received notices from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instructing them to “self-deport” or face federal deportation. "It's time for you to leave the United States," the email opened, but the 58-year-old Anderson was born in Pennsylvania, accordi…
Volvo Slashing Up To 800 East Coast Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers Volvo Slashing Up To 800 East Coast Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers
Volvo Slashing Up To 800 East Coast Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers Up to 800 workers are being laid off at Volvo plants across the mid-Atlantic as concerns grow about the US auto industry due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Volvo Group North America will lay off 550 to 800 employees, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Friday, April 18. The layoffs will happen at plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The Swedish automaker cited the need to adjust to worsening economic conditions. "Heavy-duty truck orders continue to be negatively affected by market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory chang…
Northeastern Small Businesses Sue Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab' Northeastern Small Businesses Sue Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab'
Northeastern Small Businesses Sue Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab' A group of small businesses is suing President Donald Trump over his sweeping new tariffs, warning the policy is driving up prices, threatening jobs, and putting their companies at risk of shutting down. The lawsuit argues that Trump has no legal authority to impose the "liberation day" tariffs. The suit was filed in the US Court of International Trade on Monday, April 14. Trump reversed course and paused many of his tariffs for 90 days but escalated duties on China to 145%. He enacted the tariffs unilaterally, invoking the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to …
Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line
Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line Is the president's ear scared, or scarred?  The White House released some details from President Donald Trump's annual physical, though it could have used some proofreading. By all accounts, the 78-year-old commander-in-chief is healthy, though he has some "scaring" on his right ear from a gunshot wound, presumably from an assassination attempt last year in Pennsylvania, according to a report released on Sunday.  "Examination of the head, ears, nose, and throat revealed no significant abnormalities with the exception of (scarring) on the right ear from a gunshot wound," Capt. Sea…
MA Ranked Among 10 Most Eco-Friendly States, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Ranked Among 10 Most Eco-Friendly States, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Ranked Among 10 Most Eco-Friendly States, New Study Says: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the most environmentally friendly in the nation, according to a new study. The Greenest States in 2025 list was released by WalletHub on Wednesday, April 9. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across key metrics like air and water quality, renewable energy use, green transportation, and carbon emissions. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said infrastructure plays a big role in whether residents can make eco-friendly choices. "If a state doesn't have a great infrastructure for alternative-fuel vehicles, it becomes much harder for r…