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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
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 …
Trenton Man Charged With Murder After Missing Plainsboro Woman Found Dead: Prosecutor Trenton Man Charged With Murder After Missing Plainsboro Woman Found Dead: Prosecutor
Trenton Man Charged With Murder After Missing Plainsboro Woman Found Dead: Prosecutor A 43-year-old Trenton man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Feb. 26, after a Plainsboro woman missing since January was found dead, authorities said. Victoria Lee, 26, was first reported missing to police on Thursday, Jan. 30, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Eamon Blanchard of the Plainsboro Police Department said. Lee was found dead on Tuesday, Feb. 25, authorities said. Rahim Johnson was living with Lee and was the last person to see her alive before she was reported missing, authorities said. Johnson is charged with murder in the first…
Embattled Trenton Pastor Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Teen At His Home: Prosecutor Embattled Trenton Pastor Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Teen At His Home: Prosecutor
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…
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: 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 …
Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again
Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again New Jersey, get your shovels ready—again.  Days after North Jersey got walloped by several inches of snow and a slick coat of ice, it’s Central and South Jersey’s turn to take the hit. The latest winter storm is expected to barrel into the region Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 11, dumping snow well into the night before easing off by Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service predicts the heaviest snow will fall in southern towns like Vineland, Toms River, and Atlantic City, which are bracing for 4 to 6 inches—though a few spots might get smacked with up to 8 inches. Meanwhile, North Je…
New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm
New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm 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…
Woman, 24, Killed In Route 1 Crash Involving Hit-Run Tractor Trailer: Cops Woman, 24, Killed In Route 1 Crash Involving Hit-Run Tractor Trailer: Cops
Woman, 24, Killed In Route 1 Crash Involving Hit-Run Tractor Trailer: Cops A 24-year-old woman from Trenton died in a crash involving a tractor-trailer that fled the scene on Route 1 South early Friday morning, Jan. 24, police said. The incident occurred near the intersection of New Road at approximately 2:25 a.m., according to the South Brunswick Police Department. Witnesses from a nearby Taco Bell reported seeing the woman’s vehicle strike the rear of a tractor-trailer. As bystanders attempted to assist, a third vehicle traveling southbound struck the rear of the woman’s car. The tractor-trailer involved in the crash fled the scene and remains unidentified. The …
NJ Man Charged After Girlfriend Found Shot Dead In PA Hotel: Police Release Details NJ Man Charged After Girlfriend Found Shot Dead In PA Hotel: Police Release Details
NJ Man Charged After Girlfriend Found Shot Dead In PA Hotel: Police Release Details Authorities have revealed chilling new details about the murder of a Trenton woman found shot to death at a Pennsylvania hotel last week. Her boyfriend, who sparked a standoff in New Jersey hours later, has been charged with her killing, police said Tuesday, Jan. 21. Orenthia Upshur, 51, is accused of shooting 49-year-old Maisha Coon inside a rented room at the Sleep Inn on Street Road in Bensalem in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 15. The investigation began when a family member of Upshur’s walked into the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Trevose at 5 a.m. that day. The r…
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says Light snow showers are forecast to begin Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16 across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, potentially creating slippery conditions during the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for several northeast New Jersey counties, including Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union, with snowfall set to begin after 4 p.m. Most areas are expected to see less than one inch of snow, though localized accumulations of up to two inches are possible in parts of eastern Pennsylvania near and north of …
40 MPH Winds, Cold Temps: Here's Your New Jersey Forecast 40 MPH Winds, Cold Temps: Here's Your New Jersey Forecast
40 MPH Winds, Cold Temps: Here's Your New Jersey Forecast New Jersey residents are bracing for a cold and windy day on Tuesday, Jan. 7, with high temperatures barely reaching freezing across the state, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly. Daytime highs are expected to range from 28°F in Wantage to 33°F along the Jersey Shore in towns like Long Branch and Atlantic City. Inland areas, including Trenton, Flemington, and Vineland, will see highs of about 31°F to 32°F. Adding to the challenges, 1,113 Sussex County residents were without power as of 9:22 a.m., according to local reports. The outages include: Branchville: 448…
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast 6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast The first significant snowstorm of 2025 is expected to hit the region Sunday night, Jan 5, bringing up to 8 inches of snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to begin late Sunday night, continuing through Monday, Jan. 6 before tapering off into Monday night.  Snow accumulations are forecast across the region, with the highest totals predicted in South Jersey (Vineland, Atlantic City, Cape May) and Philadelphia, where snowfall could reach 6 to 8 inches, new weather maps show.  Greater Philadelphia could see 3 t…
Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Girl, 6, During Prayer Service In Trenton Home: Prosecutors Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Girl, 6, During Prayer Service In Trenton Home: Prosecutors
Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Girl, 6, During Prayer Service In Trenton Home: Prosecutors A Trenton man was accused of sexually assaulting a young girl while she slept in a home during a prayer service, authorities said. Jose Agustin-Hernandez, 51, was charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree criminal sexual contact, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 30. Investigators said Agustin-Hernandez entered a room where a six-year-old girl was sleeping and sexually assaulted her on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The assault happened during an evening prayer servi…
Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police
Trenton Man Dies In Shooting, Investigation Underway: Police Police were investigating after a man was shot and killed in Trenton, authorities said. Shakeem Lemach Davis of Trenton died in the shooting on Sunday, Dec. 22, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said in a news release. An age wasn't given for Davis. Officers responded to reports of shots fired on the 100 block of South Cook Avenue at around 5:51 p.m. Davis appeared to have been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation remained ongoing. Anyone with information should call the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406 or 609-256-0997.
NYC Man Seriously Injured In Crash At Central Jersey Intersection, Police Say NYC Man Seriously Injured In Crash At Central Jersey Intersection, Police Say
NYC Man Seriously Injured In Crash At Central Jersey Intersection, Police Say A New York City man was seriously injured in a crash at a Mercer County intersection, authorities said. Officers responded to the intersection of Nottingham Way and Wegner Avenue in Hamilton Township at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Hamilton Police Division said in a news release. The intersection is next to an off-ramp for Exit 63B on Interstate 295. Investigators said a 2008 Infiniti G35 driven by a Trenton man was heading west on Nottingham Way when the car struck a 2010 Toyota Prius. A Brooklyn, New York, man was trying to turn left in the Toyota from…
Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say
Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say A Trenton man was given federal charges after being accused of orchestrating three armed robberies, including one that resulted in the death of a cannabis shop owner, authorities said. Paul McNeil, 38, was charged with murder during and in relation to a crime of violence, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy, and multiple gun offenses, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. According to court documents and statements, McNeil and a co-conspirator robbed an automotive recycling shop in Ewing on Friday, Sept. 30, 2…
Man Killed, Another Injured In Shooting During Argument Outside Trenton Bar: Police Man Killed, Another Injured In Shooting During Argument Outside Trenton Bar: Police
Man Killed, Another Injured In Shooting During Argument Outside Trenton Bar: Police A Ewing man died and another man was injured in an early morning shooting outside a Trenton bar, authorities said. Kristoffer Givens, 47, was shot and killed outside Al-Lee’s Bar and Lounge on Dickinson Street, Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa Hilton said in a news release. The shooting happened at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Trenton police responded to a report of a shooting in progress. Officers learned an argument outside the bar escalated and several shots were fired. Givens was found about a block away on Olden Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to Cap…
Trenton Water Works Employee Falsified Data: Mayor Vows Accountability, Assures Water Safety Trenton Water Works Employee Falsified Data: Mayor Vows Accountability, Assures Water Safety
Trenton Water Works Employee Falsified Data: Mayor Vows Accountability, Assures Water Safety A water sample collector for Trenton Water Works falsified drinking water data, prompting swift action and reassurances to the public about the safety of the city’s water supply, officials said. Trenton Water Works is under scrutiny after officials revealed that a water sample collector tampered with drinking water data, violating public trust and leading to immediate action.  The discovery was made in the fall of 2023, according to Mayor W. Reed Gusciora. "This individual’s actions were a clear violation of public trust and are deeply disturbing," Mayor Gusciora said. "TWW immediatel…
Elderly Woman Critically Injured In Trenton House Fire, Neighbors Treated For Smoke Inhalation Elderly Woman Critically Injured In Trenton House Fire, Neighbors Treated For Smoke Inhalation
Elderly Woman Critically Injured In Trenton House Fire, Neighbors Treated For Smoke Inhalation An elderly woman was fighting for her life after a late-night fire tore through her Trenton home, leaving neighbors injured and displacing multiple residents, authorities said. The 89-year-old woman was critically injured in a house fire on Wednesday, Dec. 4, a Trenton Police Department spokesperson said. The blaze in the Howell Street home was reported at around 11:28 p.m. The fire also impacted a neighboring home, sending two adults and a child to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for smoke inhalation. Another adult from the home was displaced.  The Red Cross is provi…
Rabid Skunk Found In Central Jersey Township, Health Officials Say Rabid Skunk Found In Central Jersey Township, Health Officials Say
Rabid Skunk Found In Central Jersey Township, Health Officials Say A skunk in Mercer County has tested positive for rabies, authorities said. The skunk was found near Van Dyke Road in Hopewell Township on Saturday, Nov. 23, the township's health department said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The animal was submitted for testing at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories in Trenton. It was confirmed to be positive for rabies on Monday, Nov. 25. Rabies is a deadly but preventable viral disease spread primarily through animal bites. The virus can also be transmitted when saliva from an infected animal comes into contact with a per…
ICE's Controversial Plans To Expand NJ Detention Centers Revealed By ACLU ICE's Controversial Plans To Expand NJ Detention Centers Revealed By ACLU
ICE's Controversial Plans To Expand NJ Detention Centers Revealed By ACLU U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement( ICE) is exploring plans to expand immigration detention facilities in New Jersey, potentially adding 600 beds across the state, according to documents obtained by the ACLU through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. The revelations come as concerns mount over President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of a large-scale deportation and detention program. Advocates have criticized the Biden administration for enabling this expansion, warning it could pave the way for sweeping actions against immigrant communities. Two facilities under considerat…
'Unconstitutional:' Feds Slam Trenton Police For Excessive Force, Illegal Stops 'Unconstitutional:' Feds Slam Trenton Police For Excessive Force, Illegal Stops
'Unconstitutional:' Feds Slam Trenton Police For Excessive Force, Illegal Stops Federal investigators have accused the Trenton Police Department (TPD) of widespread civil rights violations, including excessive force and illegal arrests, calling the department’s practices “unconstitutional” in a damning report released Thursday, Nov. 21. The Department of Justice (DOJ) found that TPD officers routinely stopped and searched individuals without reasonable suspicion, made arrests without probable cause, and escalated encounters with excessive force.  These practices, compounded by poor training, inadequate oversight, and a lack of accountability, have eroded community…
Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted
Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted A powerful low-pressure system is set to bring more snow and rain to the region than initially predicted, with higher elevations now expected to see significant snowfall by Friday evening, Nov. 22 in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Rainfall amounts have been updated to range from 0.1 to 0.25 inches across much of South Jersey, while northern areas, including Mount Pocono, could see up to 1.5 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. In addition to the rain, snow accumulations in higher elevations are expected to be heavier than earlier forecasts: Mount Pocono could no…
Trenton Man Sentenced To Life For Violent Carjacking Spree That Seriously Injured 2, Feds Say Trenton Man Sentenced To Life For Violent Carjacking Spree That Seriously Injured 2, Feds Say
Trenton Man Sentenced To Life For Violent Carjacking Spree That Seriously Injured 2, Feds Say A Trenton man will spend the rest of his life in prison nearly seven years after a violent carjacking spree that left two victims with life-altering injuries, authorities said. Cedrick Hodges, 41, received his life sentence in Trenton federal court, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 20. He was found guilty on five counts after a seven-day trial on Thursday, Oct. 24. Sellinger said Hodges "terrorized" Hamilton Township on the night of Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. "The sentence handed down today will ensure that this violent offender will …
NC Woman Killed By Northeast Corridor Train In Central Jersey, Amtrak Says NC Woman Killed By Northeast Corridor Train In Central Jersey, Amtrak Says
NC Woman Killed By Northeast Corridor Train In Central Jersey, Amtrak Says Authorities have identified the North Carolina woman who was killed by a train in South Brunswick on Veterans Day, officials said. Emily Price of Durham, NC, was named as the victim of the crash, an Amtrak spokesperson said on Monday, Nov. 18. The 43-year-old was struck between Jersey Avenue and Princeton Junction at around 9:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. None of the 110 customers and crew members on the train were injured. They were transferred to a following train. The Northeast Corridor train had left New York Penn Station at 8:37 p.m. It was due to arrive in Trenton at 10:…
Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says
Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says A woman died when she was hit by a train in South Brunswick on Veterans Day, officials said. The woman was struck between Jersey Avenue and Princeton Junction at around 9:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, a New Jersey Transit spokesperson said. Her identity wasn't released as of Tuesday, Nov. 12. None of the 110 customers and crew members on the train were injured. They were transferred to a following train. The Northeast Corridor train had left New York Penn Station at 8:37 p.m. It was due to arrive in Trenton at 10:07 p.m. Amtrak and NJ Transit police were investigating the crash.
Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It? Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It?
Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It? Multiple Central Jersey residents were baffled by a loud boom that shook their houses on  Wednesday, Oct. 30. Ring app users reported hearing and feeling the massive explosion around noon. One person speculated some commotion at Naval Weapons Station Earle, in Colts Neck, and another said this is not the first time that the boom has occurred.  "This has been going on for a few months and nobody knows what it is," they wrote, noting it's "very strange" and seems to be getting "more widespread and louder." The boom was reported from West Long Branch to Trenton. One resident i…
Million-Dollar Winner: Scratch-Off Sold At Trenton Wawa Wins Big Prize Million-Dollar Winner: Scratch-Off Sold At Trenton Wawa Wins Big Prize
Million-Dollar Winner: Scratch-Off Sold At Trenton Wawa Wins Big Prize A scratch-off lottery ticket worth $1 million was purchased at a convenience store in Mercer County, officials said. The $1,000,000 Platinum Payout scratch-off was sold at the Wawa on Flock Road in Trenton, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28. Each ticket costs $20 and the $1 million prize is the game's largest. The winner was bought at the gas station near the intersection with Quakerbridge Road on Thursday, Oct. 24. The $1,000,000 Platinum Payout game started on Saturday, Feb. 3. Out of 7,254,760 printed tickets, one $4 million prize remains. …
Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree
Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree A train operator was killed and multiple others hurt after a tree fell on an NJ Transit train Monday morning, Oct. 14 in Burlington County. The incident happened around 6 a.m. on the River LINE train, which had been heading north from Trenton when it struck a tree south of the Roebling Station in Mansfield Township, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. Twenty-three of the 42 customers on board suffered minor injuries and five suffered moderate injuries, all non-life-threatening. The remaining 19 passengers were accommodated by a bus 6abc says the tree appears to have fallen on the train. …
Repeat Offender Convicted In Trenton Shooting That Paralyzed Man, Prosecutors Say Repeat Offender Convicted In Trenton Shooting That Paralyzed Man, Prosecutors Say
Repeat Offender Convicted In Trenton Shooting That Paralyzed Man, Prosecutors Say A Trenton man was found guilty of shooting and paralyzing another man more than two years ago, authorities said. A jury convicted 40-year-old Henry Hutchinson on all counts on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa Hilton said in a news release. He was indicted in a shooting that happened at around 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Investigators said Hutchinson shot a 38-year-old man twice on the 100 block of Chambers Street. "After the victim fell to the ground, Hutchinson stood over him and shot him a third time," said Hilton. "The victim was rendered a …
Trenton Police Sergeant Exposed Himself To Female Officers In Dept. Gym, Lawsuit Claims Trenton Police Sergeant Exposed Himself To Female Officers In Dept. Gym, Lawsuit Claims
Trenton Police Sergeant Exposed Himself To Female Officers In Dept. Gym, Lawsuit Claims A Trenton police sergeant was accused of exposing himself in front of two female officers in the department's gym several times, according to a sexual harassment lawsuit. The two officers filed a civil suit on Friday, Aug. 9 against Sgt. Noel Santiago, accusing him of sexual harassment and other forms of creating a hostile workplace. The officers also claimed the police department didn't properly respond to their allegations against Santiago, who had a supervisory role over them. Daily Voice reached out to the Trenton Police Department to comment on the suit. The department hadn't…
Trenton Pharmacy Owner, Accounting Professor Who Evaded $1.25M In Taxes Convicted: Feds Trenton Pharmacy Owner, Accounting Professor Who Evaded $1.25M In Taxes Convicted: Feds
Trenton Pharmacy Owner, Accounting Professor Who Evaded $1.25M In Taxes Convicted: Feds A Trenton pharmacy owner was convicted of evading federal income taxes and filing false tax returns, authorities said. Gordian Ndubizu, 69, of Princeton Junction, was found guilty on Thursday, Aug. 15 of four counts of tax evasion and four counts of filing false tax returns, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. The jury deliberated for about two hours following the four-day trial in federal court. According to court documents and evidence, Nudbizu was an accounting professor at Drexel University and a co-owner of Health Care Pharmacy between the…