Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast A multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 95 people nationwide and triggered a recall of large brown cage-free eggs sold under several brand names, federal health officials said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, Aug. 28, that cases span 13 states, with 73 illnesses in California. Additional infections have been reported in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.  The agency noted the true number of illnesses is likely higher because many people r…
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., while a second one departed Boston's South Station at 6 a.m. The upgraded trains promise faster service and more seats to the nation's busiest rail travel corridor. "Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. Th…
NOAA Releases 3-Month Forecast: Fall Weather Won't Be Ordinary NOAA Releases 3-Month Forecast: Fall Weather Won't Be Ordinary
NOAA Releases 3-Month Forecast: Fall Weather Won't Be Ordinary If you're getting set for sweater weather with Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial close of summer, the just released three-month long-range outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center may come as a surprise. Bottom line: expect a fall that’s anything but ordinary. Residents across the Northeast, Atlantic Corridor, and Appalachians can expect a warmer-than-normal stretch from September through November, according to the center's newly-released forecast. The new outlook shows a strong chance for above-average temperatures across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, M…
Old Farmer's Almanac Unveils 2025-26 Winter Forecast Old Farmer's Almanac Unveils 2025-26 Winter Forecast
Old Farmer's Almanac Unveils 2025-26 Winter Forecast Winter’s first plot twist just dropped, and it points to very different scenes along the I-95 corridor and the nearby mountains. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its 2025-26 US winter outlook, calling the season “mostly mild — with pockets of wild.” “Don’t lose track of your snow shovels and umbrellas,” editor Carol Connare said, noting much of the country leans near to slightly milder while the Appalachians skew colder. The outlook cites a fading La Niña shifting toward neutral, a recently peaked solar cycle, and the chance of a wobbly polar vortex to occasionally cr…
Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert
Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert A popular Italian ice chain is taking on seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte with a new fall treat. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is selling a limited-time dessert called Apple Butter Concrete. The eastern Pennsylvania company announced the new flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 25. The treat blends vanilla frozen custard with apple butter, vanilla wafers, and gooey apple pie filling. Rita's said the combination creates "an unforgettable new Concrete that captures the warmth and coziness guests look forward to" in the fall. Rita's is also bringing back its …
Maryland Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA Maryland Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA
Maryland Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA A Maryland man who stole a veteran's truck — with an ironically-named dog still inside — has copped to the crime in Pennsylvania, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office announced. Kenneth Crider, of Poolesville, pleaded guilty to a host of charges in connection with an incident in September 2024 outside a Tractor Supply in East Huntingdon Township. Specifically, Crider pleaded guilty to robbery, theft, receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, and flight to avoid apprehension on Monday, Aug. 25. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the victim told…
Inside Northeast Sex Trafficking Empire: Cash, Luxury Apartment, Fake Spa, Fugitive On The Run Inside Northeast Sex Trafficking Empire: Cash, Luxury Apartment, Fake Spa, Fugitive On The Run
Inside Northeast Sex Trafficking Empire: Cash, Luxury Apartment, Fake Spa, Fugitive On The Run They built a criminal empire out of fake spas, cash, and exploited women. One vanished before trial. The other just got sentenced to decades in prison. The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office issued an update on Monday, Aug. 25, confirming the fate of Zigui “Lisa” Zheng—and the disappearance of her co-defendant, Yan Qiu, after both were convicted of running a sex trafficking ring across Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. Spa Boss Sentenced After Shocking Trial Zheng, 48, was sentenced to 10.5 to 21 years in state prison on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, after a jury found her guilty of…
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp A widening seafood safety scare has prompted federal officials to expand a nationwide shrimp recall for the second time in a week. Walmart’s popular Great Value brand to the growing list of products pulled from store shelves over concerns about possible radioactive contamination. Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, announced a voluntary recall of select lots of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb, following an advisory from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding potential exposure to Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive iso…
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 …
Study Reveals MD's Place In National Hair Care Spending Rankings Study Reveals MD's Place In National Hair Care Spending Rankings
Study Reveals MD's Place In National Hair Care Spending Rankings The rising cost of a haircut is hitting wallets harder in some Northeast states than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Hair Care on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The personal finance website compared the average price of men's barbershop visits and women's salon services in all 50 states to median household incomes. The study found Pennsylvanians spend about 1.42% of their income on hair care, ranking 11th nationwide. New York followed close behind at 17th (1.34%), while Massachusetts placed 20th (1.31%). …
Transgender Runner From Maryland Sues Swarthmore College, NCAA Over Ban From Women’s Track Team Transgender Runner From Maryland Sues Swarthmore College, NCAA Over Ban From Women’s Track Team
Transgender Runner From Maryland Sues Swarthmore College, NCAA Over Ban From Women’s Track Team Swarthmore College graduate Evelyn “Evie” Parts is suing her alma mater and the NCAA, alleging she was illegally removed from the women’s track team for being transgender, according to a federal lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania. A transgender long-distance runner who led Swarthmore College’s women’s track team as a captain is now taking the college and the NCAA to court, claiming their enforcement of a transgender athlete ban violated her civil rights. Evelyn “Evie” Parts, a recent Swarthmore graduate with degrees in biology and environmental studies, filed a federal complaint in the Eastern D…
Frozen Shrimp Recall Expands Over Radioactive Contamination Concerns Frozen Shrimp Recall Expands Over Radioactive Contamination Concerns
Frozen Shrimp Recall Expands Over Radioactive Contamination Concerns A growing seafood scare has widened as federal officials announced a second shrimp recall tied to possible radioactive contamination, this time involving multiple brands across nine states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Southwind Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling a range of frozen shrimp products that may be contaminated with cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope linked to long-term cancer risk through repeated exposure. This marks the second shrimp recall in a matter of days. Earlier, the FDA warned that certain frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores could be contaminat…