Burlington Leaving Its Namesake NJ Home For $370M Philadelphia HQ, 2K Jobs Burlington Leaving Its Namesake NJ Home For $370M Philadelphia HQ, 2K Jobs
Burlington Leaving Its Namesake NJ Home For $370M Philadelphia HQ, 2K Jobs Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, is leaving its namesake New Jersey city after more than 50 years for a new $370 million corporate headquarters in Philadelphia — a move expected to bring at least 2,000 jobs to Pennsylvania over the next five years. The Fortune 500 off-price retailer will buy property at 3151 Market St. in West Philadelphia’s Schuylkill Yards development, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Thursday, Sept. 3. Pennsylvania will put $30 million toward the project, including a $20 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant and a $10 million Pennsylvania …
'Bachelor' Star Pilot Pete's Latest Reveal Has Fans Seeing Double 'Bachelor' Star Pilot Pete's Latest Reveal Has Fans Seeing Double
'Bachelor' Star Pilot Pete's Latest Reveal Has Fans Seeing Double It’s been an eventful summer for Pilot Pete. First a secret romance resurfaced. Then, a new girlfriend. And now, a baby. Err, two babies. Weber, 35, and former star of Season 24 of ABC's "The Bachelor," announced he and his new girlfriend, Jadeyn Carr, are apparently expecting twins, sharing four photos of the couple together on Thursday, Sept. 3. The caption read, "1 + 1 = 4 ♥️." The pilot, who was born in Fairfax, VA, only recently went public with Carr. View this post on Instagram While fans seemed thrilled, some were confused. "Um I. T…
Grandmother, 2 Grandkids Among 4 Hurt In Route 208 Chain-Reaction Crash Grandmother, 2 Grandkids Among 4 Hurt In Route 208 Chain-Reaction Crash
Grandmother, 2 Grandkids Among 4 Hurt In Route 208 Chain-Reaction Crash A grandmother and two of her grandchildren were among four people injured in a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Route 208 in Hawthorne on Thursday, Sept. 3, according to incident photographer Boyd A. Loving. The crash happened on the northbound side near Grandview Avenue on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 3. Ambulances from Hawthorne and Wyckoff took all four victims to The Valley Hospital in Paramus, Loving said. Their injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening. At least two vehicles had to be towed from the scene. Traffic was restricted to the left lane while emergency crews worked…
NJ 'American Idol' Star Caught Shoplifting From Target: Report NJ 'American Idol' Star Caught Shoplifting From Target: Report
NJ 'American Idol' Star Caught Shoplifting From Target: Report A 39-year-old former "American Idol" contestant is facing charges out of a Jersey Shore town for allegedly stealing from a Target store. Antonella M. Barba was charged on Monday, Aug. 10, and charged with shoplifting merchandise valued at less than $200 in Ocean Township (Monmouth County). Barba pleaded not guilty, and the case remains active. A court date is scheduled for Nov. 18. Barba, who lives in East Orange but is a Point Pleasant native, is accused of stealing from the Seaview Square Shopping Center on Route 66, NJ Advance Media reports. According to the outlet, police resp…
Why Shooter Who Killed NJ Army Vet In Florida Parking Lot Dispute Won't Be Charged (VIDEO) Why Shooter Who Killed NJ Army Vet In Florida Parking Lot Dispute Won't Be Charged (VIDEO)
Why Shooter Who Killed NJ Army Vet In Florida Parking Lot Dispute Won't Be Charged (Video) A woman who shot and killed a retired Army staff sergeant from New Jersey during a confrontation over a Walmart parking space in Florida will not be charged, prosecutors announced as they released video showing the deadly encounter unfold. Melissa Payne is immune from prosecution under Florida's Stand Your Ground law in the Tuesday, June 30 shooting death of Bart DiGuglielmo in North Lauderdale, the Broward County State Attorney's Office announced this week. DiGuglielmo, 62, a retired Army staff sergeant and Hammonton native, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead …
‘Demon,’ Death Penalty Searches Revealed As Bodycam Captures Discovery Of College Soccer Star ‘Demon,’ Death Penalty Searches Revealed As Bodycam Captures Discovery Of College Soccer Star
‘Demon,’ Death Penalty Searches Revealed As Bodycam Captures Discovery Of College Soccer Star Newly released bodycam footage shows the chilling moment a police officer followed an Apple AirTag to a missing PennWest soccer player's Jeep and discovered 18-year-old Karoline Heintz's bloodied body — while newly released phone evidence reveals her boyfriend's searches about demons, murder, fingerprints, and the death penalty. WARNING: The body-camera footage and evidence released in this case contain graphic and disturbing images. Daily Voice is not publishing photographs showing Heintz's body, but this article does include some disturbing descriptions. The footage and dozens of evidence …
Former NFL Player Dies Suddenly At Age 40 Former NFL Player Dies Suddenly At Age 40
Former NFL Player Dies Suddenly At Age 40 A former NFL defensive back who once rewrote the record book at Wake Forest has died at age 40. Alphonso Smith Jr., who played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Florida, multiple reports said. The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death to People. TMZ Sports first reported that Smith died by suicide at a housing community in Florida. The outlet cited sources with direct knowledge. Smith had posted a distressing message on Facebook before his death. In it, he wrote about personal struggles, past trauma, and needing help. Smith was…
Stormy Stretch Will Be Followed By Big Change For Labor Day Weekend Stormy Stretch Will Be Followed By Big Change For Labor Day Weekend
Stormy Stretch Will Be Followed By Big Change For Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend is shaping up to offer a sharp split between its opening act and main event. A cold front moving through the Northeast will bring heat, humidity, and scattered thunderstorms to parts of the region on Thursday night, Sept. 3, before cooler, drier air arrives for much of the holiday weekend. Multiple rounds of heavy thunderstorms could affect eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delmarva through Thursday night, the National Weather Service said. The storms could produce damaging winds, heavy downpours, and flash flooding. Additional thunderstorms are possible Friday, Sept.…
Workers Feel Most, Least Secure In These Careers: New Study Workers Feel Most, Least Secure In These Careers: New Study
Workers Feel Most, Least Secure In These Careers: New Study A new ranking reveals which careers make workers feel the most and least secure about keeping their jobs. Career website Zety released its 2026 Job Security Index on Monday, Aug. 31. The study analyzed millions of employee-reported job security ratings and worker sentiment metrics to compare how secure people feel across industries. The job security scores ranged from 2.25 to 3.89 on a 5-point scale. The rankings included jobs with at least 5,000 employee reviews, grouped into 50 categories and compared using data from the Department of Labor-sponsored Occupational Information Net…
Nazi-Like Halloween Costume Pulled From Amazon, Target, Walmart Nazi-Like Halloween Costume Pulled From Amazon, Target, Walmart
Nazi-Like Halloween Costume Pulled From Amazon, Target, Walmart Several major retailers removed a Halloween costume from their websites because it resembled uniforms worn by Nazi soldiers. Amazon, Target, and Walmart have pulled the "German Army Soldier Adult Costume," which was sold by Orion Costumes. The costume included a jacket, trousers with attached boot covers, a belt, and a hat, with many online noting that the outfit is similar to German military uniforms from World War II. While listings for the costume still appeared in Google search results as of press time, the individual pages were no longer available. "We expect all i…
NJ Cop Stayed Home Rather Than Report To Work: Prosecutor NJ Cop Stayed Home Rather Than Report To Work: Prosecutor
NJ Cop Stayed Home Rather Than Report To Work: Prosecutor A 40-year-old Colts Neck police officer was charged with not leaving his home when he was supposed to be on the job, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 3. Between last December through May, Daniel Mazzucola spent significant portions of his assigned on-duty time, including overtime shifts, at his home, rather than on patrol or providing police services, Monmouth County Raymond Santiago said. Mazzucola falsely claimed in a law enforcement database entry that he had responded to calls, despite never leaving his residence, Santiago said. The total value of the theft of salary relate…
NJ Cop Gave Info To Suspect Leading To Botched Search Warrant: Prosecutor NJ Cop Gave Info To Suspect Leading To Botched Search Warrant: Prosecutor
NJ Cop Gave Info To Suspect Leading To Botched Search Warrant: Prosecutor A 34-year-old police officer in New Jersey was arrested and charged with giving information to a suspect, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 3. Donald Redfin, an officer in Rockaway Township, is charged with obstruction of a government operation and has been suspended without pay, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Acting Chief of Detectives Mark Castellano said. On Thursday, March 12, Reddin informed the subject not to leave his residence due to police activity in the area, which negatively affected the execution of a search warrant during an investigation, autho…
Video Shows Viral 'Predator' Sting At NJ IHOP That Ends With Man's Unrelated Arrest Video Shows Viral 'Predator' Sting At NJ IHOP That Ends With Man's Unrelated Arrest
Video Shows Viral 'Predator' Sting At NJ IHOP That Ends With Man's Unrelated Arrest A viral video showing a self-described predator-catching group confronting a man at a New Jersey IHOP has now prompted a response from police — and details of his arrest that appear to be unrelated. Jose Aquino-Arias, 33, of Paterson, was arrested on Sunday, May 24, after Teaneck police received a 911 call reporting an attempted child-luring incident near Cedar Lane, Police Chief Seth Kriegel said. The caller reported Aquino-Arias fled after being confronted while attempting to meet someone he believed was a juvenile under circumstances that, if substantiated, could constitute attempted luri…
Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall: What To Know Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall: What To Know
Fall Dangers Spark Huge Office Chair Recall: What To Know More than 15,000 office chairs are being recalled after reports that the backrests detached, creating a fall hazard. Branch issued the recall for about 16,000 of its Ergonomic Chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 3. About 180 additional chairs were sold in Canada. The recall applies to height-adjustable chairs with backrest anchors that were installed incorrectly during manufacturing. The affected chairs were made between Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Branch, which is based in New York City, has received 11 reports of …
Pilot Acknowledged Police Helicopter, Then Turned Toward It Before Fatal Midair Crash: NTSB Pilot Acknowledged Police Helicopter, Then Turned Toward It Before Fatal Midair Crash: NTSB
Pilot Acknowledged Police Helicopter, Then Turned Toward It Before Fatal Midair Crash: NTSB A pilot acknowledged a police helicopter crew's request to extend his flight path — but turned toward the runway instead, beginning a bizarre final sequence that ended with his Cessna slamming into the hovering chopper, according to federal investigators's report on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The National Transportation Safety Board has released new findings on the Wednesday, Aug. 19 collision at Carlisle Regional Airport that killed 57-year-old Dr. Paul William Sokoloski of Hershey and seriously injured two Pennsylvania State Police troopers. The report provides the clearest picture yet of what h…
Cop Tackles Burglary Suspect Fleeing Route 46 Car Dealership: Police Cop Tackles Burglary Suspect Fleeing Route 46 Car Dealership: Police
Cop Tackles Burglary Suspect Fleeing Route 46 Car Dealership: Police A 20-year-old Bronx man carrying burglary tools was tackled by a Clifton police officer after running from a Route 46 car dealership, authorities said. Multiple officers responded to Fette Auto on Route 46 in Clifton on Thursday, Sept. 3, at about 4:13 a.m. on a report of two suspicious men walking around the property, Clifton Detective Lt. Robert Anderson said. One man immediately fled in a dark-colored vehicle as police arrived, while the second took off on foot, Anderson said. Officers David Konarzewski and Alberto Perez chased the man through the parking lot, over a large fence ont…
Man, 63, Fondles Girls' Breasts In Bergen County: Prosecutor Man, 63, Fondles Girls' Breasts In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Man, 63, Fondles Girls' Breasts In Bergen County: Prosecutor A 63-year-old Hudson County man is behind bars after authorities say he fondled a girl's breasts in Bergen County last month, authorities said. Victor A. Fujimoto Diaz, of Kearny, was arrested in North Arlington on Wednesday, Sept. 2, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and North Arlington police, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation began Monday, Aug. 31, when the New Jersey Division of Child Protection & Permanency contacted the prosecutor’s Special Victims Unit about alleged past sexual contact with a juvenile in North Arlingto…
Car Strikes Guardrail, Travels Down Embankment: NJSP Car Strikes Guardrail, Travels Down Embankment: NJSP
Car Strikes Guardrail, Travels Down Embankment: Njsp A car struck a guardrail and traveled down an embankment in Warren County, Thursday morning, Sept. 3. At 12:39 a.m., a Honda SUV was traveling on Willow Grove Road in Franklin Township, when the driver lost directional control of the vehicle, traveled off the road to the right, struck the right guardrail, traveled down an embankment and into a river, Christopher Postorino, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. No injuries were reported, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
Woman Killed After Car Strikes Tree On Route 78: NJSP Woman Killed After Car Strikes Tree On Route 78: NJSP
Woman Killed After Car Strikes Tree On Route 78: Njsp A 37-year-old Washington, NJ woman was killed when her car struck a tree on Route 78 in Hunterdon County Wednesday, Sept. 2, authorities said. At 7:32 a.m., Cassandra Battaglia was operating a Kia passenger vehicle on Route 78 west in Bloomsbury Borough when the vehicle traveled off the roadway to the left and struck a tree, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said Battaglia was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
Outlaw Biker Pulled Switchblade On NJ Cop, Then Off-Duty Detective Swooped In: Police Outlaw Biker Pulled Switchblade On NJ Cop, Then Off-Duty Detective Swooped In: Police
Outlaw Biker Pulled Switchblade On NJ Cop, Then Off-Duty Detective Swooped In: Police A New Jersey traffic stop involving a suspected outlaw motorcycle gang member escalated when he pulled out a switchblade before police found a loaded handgun tucked into his waistband, authorities said. Marcelo Valencia-Solis, 44, of Hackensack, was riding a black 2018 Harley-Davidson on Two Bridges Road in Fairfield around 10:07 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, when Cpl. Jeffrey Dean noticed the motorcycle had no visible license plate, Fairfield Police Chief Anthony G. Manna said. Valencia-Solis was wearing a denim vest displaying “Thunderguards” and “New Jersey” rockers, which police said commonly…
Maria Bartiromo Abruptly Out At Fox News Maria Bartiromo Abruptly Out At Fox News
Maria Bartiromo Abruptly Out At Fox News One of the most recognizable faces in cable news is suddenly gone from the network she called home for more than a decade. Maria Bartiromo, 58, is no longer with Fox News Media effective Thursday, Sept. 3, the company announced. Fox gave no reason for the abrupt split. “We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter,” Fox News Media said. The announcement came just hours after the final edition of Bartiromo’s weekday Fox Business program, “Mornings with Maria,” aired Thursday morning. Fox said the program will become “Mornings with Fox B…
Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How NJ Fared Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How NJ Fared
Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How NJ Fared A new report shows which cities offer the best affordability, activities, and other benefits for retirees. WalletHub released its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Retire ranking on Monday, Aug. 31. The personal finance website compared 182 US cities across 45 measures covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care. The study evaluated cities using factors including adjusted cost of living, taxes, recreation and senior centers, museums, weather, crime rates, access to health care providers, hospital quality, and life expectancy. The analysis assumes retirees ar…
'Chopped' Champ Is Opening An NJ Restaurant With One Rule 'Chopped' Champ Is Opening An NJ Restaurant With One Rule
'Chopped' Champ Is Opening An NJ Restaurant With One Rule Basta Alla Pasta has one rule: If you want an entrée, you're getting pasta. Food Network "Chopped" champion Joseph Gramaglia is betting on that simple concept at his new Montclair restaurant, where there won't be steak, chicken, or seafood among the main courses. "The name says it all: entrees will be focused on pasta only," said Gramaglia, who already owns Saly G's Restaurant and Tavern in Warren. "We're sticking to one concept and we're going to perfect it." Basta Alla Pasta, which translates to "enough with the pasta," will take over part of the former Urban Natural space at 5 Will…
AI Goes Dark: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok Hit By Widespread Outages AI Goes Dark: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok Hit By Widespread Outages
AI Goes Dark: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok Hit By Widespread Outages If your favorite AI chatbot suddenly stopped answering Thursday morning, Sept. 3, you weren't alone. Tens of thousands of users reported problems with some of the world's biggest artificial intelligence platforms as ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini all saw spikes in outage complaints, according to Downdetector. OpenAI's ChatGPT appeared to take the biggest hit. More than 37,000 outage reports had been filed for the service by around 11 a.m. ET, Forbes reported, citing Downdetector. Reports began surging after 9 a.m. and climbed sharply around 11 a.m. OpenAI confirmed it was investigating…
19 Hospitalized After Insect Killer Discharges At NJ Walmart: OEM 19 Hospitalized After Insect Killer Discharges At NJ Walmart: OEM
19 Hospitalized After Insect Killer Discharges At NJ Walmart: OEM Nineteen people were hospitalized after an insect killer product was discharged at a Walmart in Deptford Township on Tuesday, Sept. 1, authorities said. At 4:15 p.m., an aerosol canister of Hot Shot Flying Insect Killer  fell from a store shelf and landed beneath a shelving system, the Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management said.  The impact damaged the canister’s cap and spray mechanism, resulting in the unintentional discharge of the product, authorities said. Nineteen people were transported to the following hospitals for further evaluation and treatment, wi…
NJ Man Showed No Remorse For Sexually Assaulting Cousin: Judge NJ Man Showed No Remorse For Sexually Assaulting Cousin: Judge
NJ Man Showed No Remorse For Sexually Assaulting Cousin: Judge A 34-year-old Mays Landing man was sentenced to 35 years in prison  after being convicted of sexually assaulting his cousin, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 3. Judge Pamela D'Arcy found that Emmanuel Rodriguez poses "a high risk of reoffending," and "had no remorse for victimizing his minor cousin," the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Rodriguez began sexually assaulting his cousin when she was nine years old, authorities said. The girl told Hamilton Township Police Rodriguez groomed her online with sexually inappropriate conversations and the exchange of expl…
Horse Slaughter Transport Leads To PA Man’s Arrest In New York: Police Horse Slaughter Transport Leads To PA Man’s Arrest In New York: Police
Horse Slaughter Transport Leads To PA Man’s Arrest In New York: Police A Pennsylvania trucker transporting horses for slaughter in Canada has been arrested in New York, police said. Robert M. Seitz, of Lewistown, PA, was pulled over around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 on U.S. Route 11 south of De Kalb, NY, according to state police. Inside his trailer, troopers found multiple horses “tagged for transport to Canada for slaughter,” investigators said. New York State Police had been investigating a facility in Pennsylvania, Rotz’s Livestock in Shippensburg, owned by Bruce Rotz, according to authorities. They received a complaint on Friday, Aug. 28 about Rotz truc…
Former NJ Fire Chief, Cop Handcuffed Employees, Forced Sexual Contact On Them: AG Former NJ Fire Chief, Cop Handcuffed Employees, Forced Sexual Contact On Them: AG
Former NJ Fire Chief, Cop Handcuffed Employees, Forced Sexual Contact On Them: AG A 53-year-old former Toms River resident was indicted on charges he forced non-consensual sexual contact upon employees he supervised and colleagues, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 3. Robert Sinnott, was previously the fire chief of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company in Toms River and retired Island Heights police officer, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. He was previously charged with criminal sexual contact and official misconduct, Davenport said. He now faces charges of criminal sexual contact, official misconduct, and pattern of official misconduct, Davenport said. An…
The Athletic Reveals Findings On Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Relationship The Athletic Reveals Findings On Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Relationship
The Athletic Reveals Findings On Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Relationship A brand-new report by "The Athletic" found Dianna Russini, one of its lead NFL reporters, violated the outlet's standards by not disclosing her relationship with New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel.  Russini, who lives in Wyckoff, New Jersey, with her husband and children, resigned in April after Page Six published photos of the two at a resort in Sedona, AZ. Pictures showed them lounging around a pool, hugging, and holding hands, which sparked a firestorm of controversy around the league and a heated debate over journalistic ethics.  The Athletic said it did not conclude …
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now been sentenced, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Sept. 3. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity on Monday, April 13, authorities said. The case stems…
NJ's AG Joins Lawsuit Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens NJ's AG Joins Lawsuit Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens
NJ's AG Joins Lawsuit Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office is joining several other states in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule restricting federal funding for gender-affirming care provided to transgender teenagers.  James joined 20 other attorneys general and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in filing the lawsuit on Wednesday, Sept. 2, challenging a rule issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  Several other attorneys general are joining New York in the lawsuit, including Connecticut, Maryland, Ma…