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Here's When To Watch Partial Lunar Eclipse
The moon will be taking a "bite" out of the sun in a partial solar eclipse this weekend. It will pass in front of and partially block the sun, casting a shadow on parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday, March 29. In much of the Americas, including the northeastern United States, the partial eclipse will already be in progress during sunrise. "The central part of the moon’s shadow, where the sun would appear completely blocked, misses Earth, so no one will be able to see a total solar eclipse this time," NASA said, noting that "everyone watching the eclipse must use proper eye p…
Business
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant Inspired By Hit Show
Like Pam Beesly, you just might feel God in this Chili's one night. Chili's will open a special restaurant inspired by "The Office" in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, a few miles outside the TV show's hometown of Scranton, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The "Scranton Branch" was announced 20 years after the US version of the comedy classic debuted on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2005. "The Office" was set at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and its Scranton branch. The NBC hit prominently features Scranton, right down to a parody of a song from "Saturday Nig…
Police & Fire
Church Community Mourns Loss Of NJ Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95
Two New Jersey brothers killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Philadelphia are being remembered as “thoughtful, dependable, and deeply loved” as more than $33,000 has been raised to support their grieving family. Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were riding in the backseat of a 2006 Mazda when the driver, one of their 18-year-old twin brothers, lost control near mile marker 25.5 around 8:12 p.m. on Friday, March 21, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The car struck a guiderail, flipped several times, and plummeted 20 to 30 feet off the interstate, land…
Police & Fire
Wife Charged With Husband's Murder In Philly Posted About 'Marriage Plots' Days Prior
A quiet Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood turned into a crime scene last week—now, police say the man’s wife pulled the trigger, just days after she posted a cryptic message about "females plotting on your marriage." Jordan Baxter, 38, was found shot to death between two parked cars on Bells Mill Road just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. He was lying unresponsive on a plastic sheet with a gun resting on his chest, authorities said. Medics pronounced him dead at 7:07 a.m., Officer Tanya Little said in a release Monday night. The very …
Sports
Trump Hails Penn State Wrestler After Historic 5th NCAA Title Win (
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President Donald Trump had the best seat in the house over the weekend as he watched Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci win his record-setting NCAA championship. Starocci became the first in history to win five Division I NCAA titles, topping Northern Iowa's Parker Keckeisen in the 184-pound final on Saturday in Philadelphia. He then made a beeline to celebrate with the commander-in-chief, who was sitting in the front row. Carter Starocci made sure to go over and grab a picture with President Trump after winning his 5th NCAA title last night at the Wells Fargo Center #WeAre #Pen…
Police & Fire
Cops ID 2 NJ Brothers Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In I-95 PA Wreck
Police have identified the two brothers from New Jersey who were killed and two others who were seriously hurt after a violent crash on I-95 in Philadelphia over the weekend. Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were riding in the backseat of a 2006 Mazda on Friday, March 21 when the driver lost control near mile marker 25.5, just before the Castor Avenue overpass, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Paul Holdefer said. The car struck the guiderail, overturned multiple times, and flew off the highway, coming to rest on Castor Avenue below around 8:12 p.m., Hold…
Police & Fire
NJ Brothers Killed, Puppy Dies In I-95 Crash After Car Flips Off Overpass In Philly: Police
Two young brothers from New Jersey were killed and a puppy was also found dead after a violent crash sent a car flying off I-95 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police said. The deadly crash happened Friday night, March 21, around 8:12 p.m., near mile marker 25.5 on I-95 North by the Castor Avenue overpass, PSP Trooper Paul Holdefer said (see videos from the scene on Citizen). A 2006 Mazda was heading north when the driver lost control for unknown reasons, Holdefer said. The car hit a guiderail, flipped several times, and went over the edge of the highway, landing on Castor Avenue below …
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Third Small Plane Crash In Three Months: Aircraft Flips On Landing In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Another small plane has crashed in Pennsylvania — this time flipping onto its roof while landing on a private airstrip in Berks County, Robeson Township police announced on Friday, March 21. It marks the third small aircraft crash in as many months across the state — the second this month. Officers were called to the first block of Pleasant Grove Road at 5:32 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, where they found a Maule M-7 aircraft overturned on the pilot’s property, according to Acting Police Chief Sgt. Jason Rimby. The pilot sustained a minor injury, police said. Crews from Gibraltar Fire Compa…
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Luxury Cars, $99K+, 8 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Massive
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A months-long undercover operation spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey led to the arrest of six men accused of running a major cocaine trafficking ring, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced on Tuesday, March 18. Dubbed "Operation Spark Plug," the investigation was spearheaded by the Delaware County Narcotics Task Force with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware State Police, the Camden County, New Jersey District Attorney’s Office, the DEA, and the FBI. Authorities seized over 8 kilograms of cocaine, nearly $100,000 in cash, multiple luxury vehicle…
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ased TD Bank Closing Six Garden State Banks, 30+ Others: Find Out Where
TD Bank is closing nearly 40 branches along the East Coast as part of a broader restructuring plan. TD Bank will shut down 38 locations in 11 states and Washington, DC, a spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Thursday, Mar. 13. The branches will be closed by Thursday, June 5. The Canadian bank with US headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, cited shifting customer habits and a focus on digital banking as reasons for the closures. "We are focused on building the bank of the future by evolving our model and enhancing capabilities to improve the customer experience," the spokespe…
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NJ City Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List
Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
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NJ Attorney, PA Mom Smuggled Contraband To Inmate In Federal Prison: DOJ
A New Jersey defense attorney and a Philadelphia woman are accused of sneaking contraband—including a cell phone, drugs, and cigarettes—into the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Philadelphia, federal authorities announced on Friday, March 7. Paul DiMaio, 56, of Turnersville, New Jersey, and Tanya Culver, 55, of Philadelphia, were arrested and charged with providing contraband to an inmate and aiding and abetting, Acting U.S. Attorney Nelson S.T. Thayer Jr. said. On Feb. 4 at 10:53 a.m., DiMaio—who is a practicing criminal defense attorney—was recorded on FDC surveillance video entering t…
Weather
Is The Nice Weather Here To Stay In NJ? Here's What Forecasters Say
The stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures has many wondering: is spring coming early, or will winter make a comeback? The answer: A little bit of both. Tuesday, March 11, will bring the warmest day of the week, with temperatures near 70 degrees in both New Jersey and the Philadelphia area, according to the National Weather Service. Sunshine and light winds will make for perfect outdoor conditions, but don’t get too comfortable—a midweek cooldown is on the way. “Today will be the first of several days ahead of above-normal temperatures, with highs well into the 60s in most areas,”…
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Three Bergen County Hospitals Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List
When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
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Spirit Adding First Nonstop Flights To Two Southern Cities From NJ Airport
New Jersey travelers will soon be able to fly nonstop to two new destinations in the South. Spirit Airlines will offer direct service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA). Spirit announced the flights in news releases on Wednesday, Mar. 5. Nonstop flights to Chattanooga will begin on Wednesday, June 4, and service to Columbia will start the next day. The flights will take off four times a week and introductory fares start at $50 one way. In June, Spirit will also begi…
Schools
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, NJ College Named Parents' Top Dream School: Survey
For high school seniors, spring is a nerve-wracking time as college decisions roll in — but the class of 2025 is more stressed than ever, according to a new survey. The Princeton Review said 73 percent of students and parents reported "high" or "very high" stress over the admissions process. That's the highest level in the 23-year history of the College Hopes & Worries Survey, which had its 2025 edition released on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The 2025 survey polled 9,317 students and parents about a wide variety of college-related issues. Financial Pressures, Testing, AI Concerns Financial s…
Real Estate
Trump Administration Selling Off Three 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New Jersey
The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…
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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Police & Fire
Embattled Trenton Pastor Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Teen At His Home: Prosecutor
A 64-year-old Trenton pastor was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 27 with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old more than two decades after a similar arrest, officials confirmed. Charles Brinson sexually assaulted the teen on separate occasions in January and February 2024 after Brinson administered an unknown substance that caused the victim to lose consciousness, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Brinson is Bishop of the Brinson Memorial Church, authorities said. He is charged with two counts of sexual assault of an incapacitated victim and two counts of endangeri…
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NJ Natives Believed Kidnapped After Shocking 20-Year Mystery: FBI
A young couple walked out of a South Street bar in Philadelphia on a chilly February night—and vanished. Danielle Imbo, 34, of Mount Laurel, NJ, and Richard “Rich” Petrone, 35, originally of Cherry Hill, NJ, were last seen on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, leaving the bar to head toward Petrone’s black 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck. They never made it home. The truck, bearing Pennsylvania plates YFH 2319, disappeared along with them. Now, two decades later, the FBI still believes the couple was kidnapped. “Today marks a somber 20 years since this tragic disappearance, and their case exempli…
Sports
NJ Passes $1B In Sports Gambling Revenue, Atlantic City Remains Top Casino Hub Outside Vegas
The US sports betting industry shattered records in 2024, pulling in nearly $14 billion in revenue as more states embraced legal gambling. Sportsbooks brought home $13.71 billion in revenue in 2024, the American Gaming Association (AGA) said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 19. That was up 25.4 percent from 2023. Americans legally bet $147.91 billion on sports, a 23.6 percent jump from 2023. More than 95 percent of those wagers were placed online, continuing a trend that has made mobile betting the dominant force in the industry. New York remained the top sports-betting marke…
Business
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment: Here's How You Can Pitch In Philly
Innovators, it’s time to sink or swim with the Sharks in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. The hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" will hold an open casting call in Philly on Friday, Apr. 11. The Emmy-winning program will host it at The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia, in partnership with Philly's ABC affiliate WPVI-TV. This will be the first "Shark Tank" casting call in the city since 2017. "We’re eager to return to Philly after so many years to see how the entrepreneur community has grown," said Mindy Zemrak, the supervising casting producer since the show debuted in 2…
News
From Po'boys To Cubanos: These North Jersey Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 List
Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options li…
Weather
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
Weather
50 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter Bergen County: Outages, Flooding Possible
A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state. The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …
News
Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties
Hundreds of music legends and rising stars are calling on Congress to make major radio companies equitably pay artists when their songs are played on air. Popular 90s R&B group Boyz II Men met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the American Music Fairness Act, a bill aiming to require corporate radio stations to compensate performers while protecting small, local broadcasters. The meeting happened on Thursday, Feb. 13 to coincide with World Radio Day. The Philadelphia-based singers of the hit song "End of the Road" spoke with three leaders in the House of Represent…
Lifestyle
Three Northeast Legends Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List
Three Northeast natives are among the music icons hoping to be in the next class for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Cleveland museum announced its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Among the contenders are Long Island native Mariah Carey, Philadelphia's own Chubby Checker, and New York City-born Cyndi Lauper. Several British acts are among the nominees, including rock group Bad Company, Southern blues-style band The Black Crowes, punk rock legend Billy Idol, raspy blues singer Joe Cocker, post-punk group Joy Division/New Order, and recently reunited Britpop band Oasis. A…
Business
Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies
Inflation unexpectedly accelerated in the first month of 2025, adding political and economic pressure to President Donald Trump's campaign promise of immediate relief to high consumer prices. In January, overall inflation climbed 3.3 percent year-over-year for core items and 0.5 percent monthly, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday, Feb. 12. That ran slightly ahead of economists' prediction of 3.2 percent inflation, NBC News reported. Core items exclude notably volatile prices for food and energy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) still inc…
News
PA Inmate Dies After Killing NJ Mom In Front Of Kids On Christmas Day
An inmate serving time for the brutal Christmas morning murder of a Philadelphia woman has died in a Pennsylvania state prison, officials announced on Friday, Feb. 7. Josue Quino, 38, was found unresponsive in his cell at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2025, according to Superintendent Kenneth Hollibaugh. Prison staff and EMS attempted life-saving measures, but Quino was pronounced dead at 11:21 p.m., authorities said. Quino had been serving a 20-to-40-year sentence for third-degree murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of 35-year-old Juana Us-Perez…
News
NJ Chef Crowned Winner Of 'Hell's Kitchen'
A South Jersey native just claimed victory on one of the biggest culinary stages in the world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyle Timpson (@chefkyletimpson) Kyle Timpson, 30, of Dennis Township, was crowned the winner of FOX’s "Hell’s Kitchen" in the season finale that aired Thursday, Feb. 6. His victory on the hit competition show, which debuted its latest season on Sept. 26, 2024, earned him a $250,000 grand prize and the coveted role of head chef at ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, CT. Timpson, who curren…
Weather
Six Inches Of Snow Forecast To Slam Bergen County Super Bowl Weekend
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to move through the region this weekend, bringing slippery roads and potential travel disruptions into Super Bowl Sunday (scroll down for snow total predictions). The snow and sleet will likely begin Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8 for most areas and continue into the evening. As milder air moves in from the south during the night, the wintry precipitation will transition to freezing rain and eventually plain rain. This change is expected to occur across much of the region by the early hours of Sunday morning, Feb. 9, with all prec…
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