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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 …
Obituaries
Funeral Services Set For NY Officer Killed In Off-Duty Crash (
Update
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Funeral arrangements have been announced for Officer Jose A. Santiago Sr., who was killed in a wrong-way crash on Route 17 in New York, police said. Orange County resident Officer Santiago of Washingtonville, 65, died at the scene of the crash on Saturday, March 22, after his vehicle was struck head-on by a van that crossed into the wrong lane near Exit 113 in the Sullivan County town of Mamakating, according to New York State Police and Washingtonville Police Chief Brian Zaccaro. His wife, Blanca Santiago, 64, was injured in the crash and remains hospitalized in stable condition at G…
News
Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas Hit With $3M In Tax Liens,
People
Reports
Looks like the IRS might be flipping a table of its own. "Real Housewives of New Jersey" OG Teresa Giudice and her husband Luis Ruelas are facing a massive tax mess—to the tune of $3 million, according to a new PEOPLE report citing court records. Giudice, 51, reportedly owes $303,889.20. Her husband of two years? He's in deeper, with a jaw-dropping $2.6 million in unpaid taxes, PEOPLE reports. A lien for more than $163,500 was issued against Ruelas this past December, the outlet says, citing the New Jersey Courts website. This isn’t Teresa’s first round with Uncle Sam. She served 11 months…
Sports
Meet Miracle Met In North Jersey: Here's Where, When
Art Shamsky, who helped lead the New York Mets to the 1969 World Series, is ready to tell his story. Shamsky is signing copies of "Mets Stories I Only Tell My Friends" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, March 30 at noon. A prominent fan favorite among the Mets Jewish fanbase, the book features stories and anecdotes from Shamky's 50-year association with the Amazin's, according to a synopsis. Shamsky takes readers into the dugout of the 1969 New York Mets team that shocked baseball, including stories about Tom Seaver, Gil Hodges and Ron Swoboda. Shamsky previously wrote "After the Mi…
Business
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News
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds
A growing number of American workers say they're feeling overwhelmed on the job — and it's getting worse. In a new survey from consulting firm Robert Half released on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 36 percent of US professionals said they feel burned out at work. One in three also reported increased burnout over the past year. Heavy workloads and long hours concern many workers, with 40 percent of respondents citing them as the top reason for burnout. Other worries include a lack of support or recognition from their manager (30%) and limited opportunities to grow professionally (27%). Young profes…
Police & Fire
Rookie Cop Helps Deliver Baby On Sunrise Highway
It was a rainy welcome to the world for one newborn — and a baptism by fire for a rookie Suffolk County cop on Monday afternoon. A 37-year-old woman gave birth on the side of westbound Sunrise Highway with the help of Suffolk County Police on Monday, March 24, around 6:11 p.m., officials said. It happened during a heavy downpour near William Floyd Parkway in Shirley according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Officers Joseph Lacey and Brendan Nappi responded to a 911 call about a woman in active labor inside a Honda Accord on the shoulder of the highway. Officer Jonathan Veri…
News
50% Off NJ Transit For Drivers Impacted By Route 80 Sinkhole Repairs
The numerous Route 80 closures got you down? NJ Transit is here to help. NJ Transit announced, effective this week, they are offering a 50% discount on roundtrip travel for those affected by the ongoing emergency repair work on Route 80. Customers traveling from Hackettstown, Mount Olive, Netcong, Lake Hopatcong, and Mount Arlington will not need to purchase a fare when boarding. Customers at these stations should inform the train crew if they are transferring at Newark Broad Street Station or Summit Station to continue their trip to Penn Station New York. They will receive a tra…
Police & Fire
Barbershop Robbed, Man Pistol Whipped: Newark PD
Two suspects are at large after a barbershop was robbed in Newark on Monday, March 17, authorities said. At 5:16 p.m., the suspects entered a barbershop on the 900 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said. Patrons ran to the back, except for the victim, who was still in the barber's chair, Miranda said. The suspect struck the victim with a firearm and snatched his Crossbody bag containing $700, Miranda said. He fled with the other suspect and both men were captured on surveillance video heading south on Frelinghuysen Avenue, Miran…
Sports
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Brett Gardner
The apparent cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star. Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, on Sunday, March 23. He was 14 years old. The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days ago after he became sick while the family was on vacation in Central America at a hotel in Costa Rica. Earlier report - Ex-Yankees Star Re…
Business
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours
The viral mini canvas tote bags at Trader Joe's are returning with a spring twist. Trader Joe's will resume selling the limited-edition bags at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Monday, Mar. 24. The totes will be $2.99, coming in new pastel shades of blue, pink, purple, and green. The spokesperson said the exact date the bags will be available will vary by store but TODAY.com reported the totes will be for sale as soon as April. "If customers have any questions about product availability, they can ask any crew member in their neighborhood s…
News
Free COVID Tests No Longer Available From Government: What To Know
The federal government program providing free at-home COVID-19 tests has announced that it is currently “not accepting orders,” according to information on the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response website. The status of this program remains uncertain, as the US Department of Health and Human Services has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the suspension of orders. Orders placed before 8 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, March 9, will still be shipped, but the ordering function on Covidtests.gov has experienced intermittent suspensions since the initiative launched in w…
News
NJ Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops
A popular New Jersey club promoter's drive home ended in tragedy after he was struck and killed on the Major Deegan Expressway by a hit-and-run driver—just minutes after calling for help when his car broke down, according to police and the New York Daily News. Darryl Mathis Jr., aka Maybach Swagg, of Elizabeth, was heading home from a gig in the city with rapper Rick Ross when his Crown Victoria stalled in the southbound lanes near West Fordham Road, according to the New York Daily News. Mathis called a friend around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, saying he needed a jump, the outlet said.…
Politics
Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke
President Donald Trump told reporters he was not aware that secret US war plans were texted by mistake through a commercial messaging app to a shocked American journalist hours after news of the stunning security breach first broke. New details have emerged on the massive mistake, including the names of the senior US officials who were involved in the group chat at the center of the situation. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, wrote in a story published Monday afternoon, March 24 that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging g…
Police & Fire
Speeding Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In Deadly NJ Crash: Officials
A Plainfield ex-con is facing a long list of charges—including vehicular homicide—after a deadly crash in North Plainfield killed a 68-year-old Bridgewater man, officials said. Kavon Powell-Coleman, 35, was arrested on Friday, March 13 in Somerville following a crash that occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 4, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Police responded around 1:16 p.m. to Greenbrook Road and Duer Street, where a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Powell-Coleman, had collided with a 2014 Ford F-150 pickup truck, authorities said. The F-150 had veered off the …
Business
1.2M+ Ford F-150s Under Investigation For Dangerous Highway Downshifts:
Nhtsa
Federal safety officials have opened an investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks after drivers reported sudden downshifts at highway speeds that, in some cases, caused the rear wheels to lock up. An estimated 1,270,970 Ford F-150 pickups are potentially involved in the issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probe comes after 138 drivers reported that their trucks unexpectedly downshifted into a lower gear while traveling at high speeds. The investigation covers model years 2015 through 2017, according to the NHTSA's Office of D…
Police & Fire
Jailed Edgewater Rapper Misses His Own Music Video, So They Held Lookalike Contest Instead
Rapper Fivio Foreign might’ve missed his own music video shoot—but that didn’t stop the show. The Brooklyn-born rapper, whose real name is Maxie Ryles III and has an address in Edgewater, was a no-show for the filming of “Get Out of the Way,” his new collab with country artist Caldwell—because, according to police, he was behind bars following a New Year’s Day gun charge in Bergen County. The just-released music video opens with Caldwell in the back of a black SUV, holding a phone to his ear: “What do you mean you can’t make the video?” he asks—clearly referencing Ryles’ absence. Instead …
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…
Business
Montclair Native Opening Chick-fil-A In East Brunswick
Calling all chicken lovers in Middlesex County. A Chick-fil-A will be opening in East Brunswick at 371 Route 18 on Thursday, March 27. The restaurant will be open for dine-in, carryout and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the drive-thru staying open until 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. As always, Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chris Smith, a Montclair native, who began working at Chick-fil-A as a college student. Smith later relocated to Atlanta to work at a Chick-fil-A restaurant before entering the Chick-fil-A Leadership Developm…
Politics
Trump Taps His Former Lawyer As Interim Attorney For New Jersey
President Donald Trump has tapped Alina Habba, his longtime attorney and current Counselor to the President, as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey—effective immediately. Habba, 40, who was born and raised in Summit, was the lead attorney for Trump in the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump trial, which began in January 2024. She is a managing partner at Habba Madaio & Associates, LLP, a law firm with an office in Bedminster and does not appear to have any experience in federal court. Earlier this year, Habba came under fire for telling Andrew Tate, who is accused of…
Business
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data
Embattled genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest blow after a massive data breach exposed the personal information of millions of customers. 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki resigned on Sunday, Mar. 23, so she could bid for the company independently. Joseph Selsavage, the company’s chief financial and accounting officer, is now serving as interim CEO, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Wojcicki confirmed the move in a social media post on Monday, Mar. 24. "While I am disappointed that we have come to…
News
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In North Jersey
A Powerball ticket good for $50,000 was sold in North Jersey. The ticket from the Saturday, March 22 drawing was purchased at the Quick Stop at 261 Clifton Ave. The winning numbers were 06, 07, 25, 46, and 57. The red Power Ball was 12 with a Powerplay of 3X.
Politics
Stunning Security Breach: Trump Senior Officials Accidentally Texted Reporter Secret War Plans
The editor-in-chief of an American magazine and multi-platform publisher says he was accidentally texted war plans by the Trump Administration. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke Jeffrey Goldberg, who edits The Atlantic, wrote in a story published Monday afternoon, March 24 that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging group chat about military strikes in Yemen earlier this month. "I didn't think it could be real," Goldberg said. "Then the bombs started falling." …
Sports
Coach Fired, Charged After Yanking Player's Hair Following Basketball Championship Loss (
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A girls’ basketball coach in upstate New York was fired and criminally charged after a video of him angrily yanking a player’s hair went viral. The incident happened in Troy, after Northville High School lost to La Fargeville in the state Class D finals, held at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy on Friday, March 21. Video broadcast by NFHS showed Falcons head coach Jim Zullo pulling the ponytail of senior Hailey Monroe while appearing to yell at the girl. Another player is seen stepping in between the two as the 81-year-old Zullo then berates the second girl. In a letter to parents, …
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…
News
NJ Ranks Among Nation's Least-Stressed States, New Study Says: Here's Why
While most Americans are feeling the pressure — from rising costs to political uncertainty — residents in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic may be catching a bit of a break, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of the most stressed states in the US on Monday, Mar. 24. The findings suggest that despite national anxieties — like inflation, job instability, and healthcare access — many in the region are experiencing less day-to-day stress than much of the country. Connecticut ranked 42nd overall, placing it among the 10 least-stressed states. The Constitution State had …
Police & Fire
'I F—ed Up:' DUI Fire Captain Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit In NJ Hit-Run, Police Report Shows
A Hackensack fire captain who also volunteers in New Milford allegedly told officers “I f—ed up” after a hit-and-run crash in Bergen County was arrested and charged with DUI, according to a New Milford police report. Thomas Ryan, 55, of New Milford, was found standing outside a black Ford F-150 with heavy front-end damage and a flat tire in the parking lot of 425 Madison Avenue just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, according to the report obtained by Daily Voice. Dumont police had contacted New Milford police earlier that night, reporting that the same vehicle had struck two parked cars…
Politics
'Intimidation Tactics': NY Times Issues Rare Response To Trump Attack
The gloves may have come off in the heated years-long relationship between The New York Times and President Donald Trump. The Times, a frequent target since Trump’s 2016 campaign, fired back following a Truth Social post naming its reporters — and one of their spouses. The Times' response came after Trump's comment on the Truth Social platform Sunday night, March 23 calling out Times reporters Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman by name and even mentioning Baker's spouse, a journalist who doesn't even work for The Times. "The Failing New York Times insists on using Liddle’ Peter Baker, a reall…
Lifestyle
Best Celeb Reactions To Tiger Woods' Relationship Hard Launch With Vanessa Trump
Tiger Woods just teed up his relationship with Vanessa Trump. The golf icon went Instagram official with Trump on Sunday, March 23, posting cozy photos of the two canoodling and captioning it with a romantic message. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!” Woods wrote. “We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.” The post marks the first public confirmation of a relationship between the 49-year-old athlete and 47-year-old Trump, who was married to President Trump's son, Donald T…
Lifestyle
Planning to See DC’s Cherry Blossoms? Here’s the Best Time (And When They’ll Be Gone)
If you're waiting for the perfect moment to snap those cherry blossom selfies in D.C.—this is it. The National Park Service has officially called it: Peak bloom for the iconic Yoshino cherry trees was Sunday, March 23. That means 70% of blossoms are open, and the Tidal Basin is about to turn into a full-on pink-and-white wonderland. But fair warning: the blooms are breathtaking—and very, very brief. While they can last a few days, all it takes is one windy storm or a surprise frost to knock those petals off faster than your phone can open the camera app. On the flip side, cool and c…
Police & Fire
Inmates Dies At Hudson County Correctional: Prosecutor
A 63-year-old Jersey City inmate died at Hudson County Correctional Center in Kearny on Friday, March 21, authorities said. At 12:15 p.m., the Hudson County Correctional Facility found Derrick Ellis unresponsive in his cell, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was transported to Jersey City Medical center where he was soon pronounced dead, Suarez said. The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General was notified and the incident remains under investigation, Suarez said.
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