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Tornados Wreak Havoc In Greater Philly, South Jersey Tornados Wreak Havoc In Greater Philly, South Jersey
Tornados Wreak Havoc In Greater Philly, South Jersey Tornados touched down in Bucks and Mercer counties Thursday evening, downing trees, collapsing buildings and leaving thousands without power. One tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Mercerville-Hamilton Square near Trenton at 6:34 p.m. Another was in Solebury and the second in Bensalem near the Neshaminy Mall just after 7 p.m.  ** Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com ** A partial collapse was reported at the Faulkner Buick GMC Trevose, where a mass casualty was declared. Severe damage in Bensalem after tornado touches down @NBCPhiladelphia @deannadurante @Stev…
'Not Your Therapy Session': NJ High School Valedictorian Cut Off During LGBTQ Graduation Speech 'Not Your Therapy Session': NJ High School Valedictorian Cut Off During LGBTQ Graduation Speech
'Not Your Therapy Session': NJ High School Valedictorian Cut Off During LGBTQ Graduation Speech The valedictorian of a New Jersey high school was cut off by a school administrator during his speech during the graduation ceremony while discussing his LGBTQ identity. Eastern Regional High School's Bryce Dersham says his graduation speech was cut short when he began discussing LGBTQ and mental health struggles -- things that he was told he was not allowed to include in his speech. Video shows the principal then stepping behind Dershem on the podium -- then suddenly, Dershem's mic was silenced. A gay pride flag draped over Dersham's shoulders, the audience cheers in his support, hop…