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Caitlyn Jenner Speaks Out Against UPenn Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Caitlyn Jenner Speaks Out Against UPenn Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas
Caitlyn Jenner Speaks Out Against UPenn Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas Caitlyn Jenner has apparently been following Pennsylvania college sports and she is not pleased with what she sees. The former Olympian, who competed as Bruce Jenner, appeared on Fox News’ “America Reports” on Wednesday to share her views on UPenn's record-setting swimmer, Lia Thomas. Thomas competed on the men's swim team as Will Thomas for three years, right up until Nov. 2019 when she transitioned.  Jenner does not feel transgender athletes should compete in on teams of their chosen gender. “I’ve said from the beginning, biological boys should not be playing in women’s sports,” Jenner…

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by Jillian Pikora
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DCF Notified, Elizabeth Teacher Suspended For 'Inappropriate' Behavior: Officials DCF Notified, Elizabeth Teacher Suspended For 'Inappropriate' Behavior: Officials
DCF Notified, Elizabeth Teacher Suspended For 'Inappropriate' Behavior: Officials An Elizabeth Public Schools teacher has been suspended over "inappropriate" behavior, district officials said. The Frank J. Cicarell Academy ninth-grade teacher was removed from the classroom for "issues related to inappropriate behavior" on Tuesday, Jan. 18, Superintendent Olga Hugelmeyer told parents in a letter obtained by Daily Voice. The NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency was notified, she said. Neither the teacher's identity nor the nature of the incident were disclosed. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Slain Towson Student Was NJ Native Seeking Stardom Slain Towson Student Was NJ Native Seeking Stardom
Slain Towson Student Was NJ Native Seeking Stardom A 23-year-old Towson University student was shot and killed in an off-campus shooting overnight, school officials said. Ikemefuna Justin Eguh, an East Orange, New Jersey native, was found by police with a gunshot wound in the unit block of West Susquehanna Avenue around 2 a.m., authorities said. Known by his peers as Justin, Eguh was enrolled as a senior last semester majoring in exercise science.  His friend, Brandon, told WJZ that Eguh was working toward being a star and was making music outside of school. Eguh promoted his music on Instagram, where he had 19.2K followers as of Tuesday…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Former North Jersey BOE Member, Husband, Son Killed In Florida Crash Former North Jersey BOE Member, Husband, Son Killed In Florida Crash
Former North Jersey BOE Member, Husband, Son Killed In Florida Crash A former trustee of a North Jersey school board, her husband, and one of their sons died in a highway crash in Florida over the weekend, according to district officials and authorities. The victims were identified as former Millburn BOE member Danielle Prieto, 53, her husband Alfred, 57, and their son Antonio.  Left to mourn their losses are their two other sons: Millburn HS senior Roberto, and 25-year-old Alec. The crash occurred on Interstate 75 just south of State Road 52 in Pasco County, NJ Advance Media reports. Millburn Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine Burton shared the news in a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Snow Day! Dozens Of NJ School Districts Closed Friday, Jan. 7 Snow Day! Dozens Of NJ School Districts Closed Friday, Jan. 7
Snow Day! Dozens Of NJ School Districts Closed Friday, Jan. 7 A winter storm is expected to wallop parts of New Jersey with between three and five inches of snow late Thursday night into Friday morning. Several school districts are taking action. Below are the districts with closures or delays on Friday, Jan. 7 (last updated 10 a.m.). Asbury Park: 2-hour delay Barnegat: Remote Bedminster: closed Bergenfield: closed Bernards Township: Remote Bloomfield: Closed Bound Brook: closed Brick: closed Butler: Closed Clifton: Closed Clinton - Glen Gardner School District: Closed Colts Neck: 2-hour delay Dumont: closed East Windsor Regional - Hightstown: Close…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow
These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow Some New Jersey school districts will be opening late or pushing classes online Tuesday due to Monday's storm. Areas in South and Central Jersey got between three and 11 inches of snow in the first winter storm of the season (click here for a map of snow totals from NBC). The following districts will be delayed or remote Tuesday: Barnegat: 2-hour delay Denville: remote Jackson: remote LBI/Surf City: 2-hour delay Stafford Township/Manahawkin: 2-hour delay Did we miss one? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mom Charged For Pouring Bleach On Child, Punching Parent: Report Mom Charged For Pouring Bleach On Child, Punching Parent: Report
Mom Charged For Pouring Bleach On Child, Punching Parent: Report The mom who publicly poured bleach on someone else's child outside of a middle school has been arrested, according to a report by PennLive. Marlaina Lucas, 30, has been charged with simple assault for punching the same child’s mother in the face in a fight following the bleach pouring incident, the outlet reports citing a criminal complaint filed by police. Police were called to intervene in a brawl between parents and students outside Rowland Academy located at 1842 Derry Street on Monday around 3:30 p.m., the outlet reports citing police. Lucas was held overnight in the Dauphin County …

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by Jillian Pikora
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These Are The Best High Schools In Mercer County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Mercer County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Mercer County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Mercer County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
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Former High School Swim Coach Arrested On Child Porn Charges, Again: Police Former High School Swim Coach Arrested On Child Porn Charges, Again: Police
Former High School Swim Coach Arrested On Child Porn Charges, Again: Police A former swim and diving coach has been arrested on child pornography charges after he served time for child pornography and corrupting minors in a neighboring county, according to police and court documents. Patrick Eugene Fatta, 49, most recently of Harrisburg, previously worked as the swimming assistant coach and served as the diving coach for Hempfield High School and Manheim Township School District for several years through fall 2014, according to Manheim School District officials at the time. In 2015 he pleaded guilty in two separate cases for the following charges, according to cou…

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by Jillian Pikora
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These NJ High Schools Were Ranked Among 100 Best In America These NJ High Schools Were Ranked Among 100 Best In America
These NJ High Schools Were Ranked Among 100 Best In America A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). Scroll down for the list of 10 NJ schools that made the top 100 in the country. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the college search…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bomb Threat Called Into Mercer County Elementary School: Police Bomb Threat Called Into Mercer County Elementary School: Police
Bomb Threat Called Into Mercer County Elementary School: Police Police investigated a bomb threat that was called into a Mercer County elementary school late Monday night. State Troopers received an anonymous tip about the potential threat to Riverside Elementary School, prompting a response from Princeton Police, the department said in a Tuesday release. The school’s grounds and building were thoroughly searched by patrol officers and K9 units, who determined that the threat was not credible. Meanwhile, the department has increased its police presence in the area, officers said. Late yesterday, an anonymous tip about a potential bomb threat to R…

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by Valerie Musson
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Substitute Teacher Pay Rate Doubles Amid COVID Driven Staffing Shortages In This NJ District Substitute Teacher Pay Rate Doubles Amid COVID Driven Staffing Shortages In This NJ District
Substitute Teacher Pay Rate Doubles Amid COVID Driven Staffing Shortages In This NJ District Substitute teaching pay has more than doubled in a South Jersey school district this year due to staff shortages, NJ Advance Media repotted, citing school sources. When the Bridgeton school year began in September, subs were making just $90, the outlet said. Then, the daily pay rate for subs increased to $135 a day. The Bridgeton School Board recently voted to raise the daily pay rate for subs even higher: $200. Bridgeton High School closed on Dec. 10 due to not having enough substitutes to fill in for teachers who called out that day, among many schools plagued by the coronavirus, NJ…

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by Jon Craig