Sherrill To Name Former Federal Prosecutor NJ's Next Lieutenant Governor: Reports Sherrill To Name Former Federal Prosecutor NJ's Next Lieutenant Governor: Reports Sherrill To Name Former Federal Prosecutor NJ's Next Lieutenant Governor: Reports
Sherrill To Name Former Federal Prosecutor NJ's Next Lieutenant Governor: Reports Gov. Mikie Sherrill is expected to name former federal prosecutor Shirley U. Emehelu as New Jersey's next lieutenant governor on Monday, Nov. 9, according to reports from the New Jersey Globe and NJ Advance Media. Emehelu, who has more than 20 years of experience in law and public policy, would become the state's fifth lieutenant governor. She currently serves as New Jersey's acting secretary of state, a position she has held since September. New Jersey has been without a lieutenant governor since late September, when then-Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned following the release of a…

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Dems Flip Council Seats In 11 Bergen Towns Democrats flipped Republican-held council seats in 11 Bergen County towns in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election, while a Republican mayor trailed her Democratic challenger by just seven votes in one of the county's closest races. Updated unofficial election results from Thursday, Nov. 5 (attached at the bottom of this news article), show Democrats winning council seats previously held by Republicans in Hillsdale, Westwood, Elmwood Park, Hasbrouck Heights, Midland Park, Norwood, Oradell, Ramsey, Ridgefield, Waldwick, and Wallington. In Ramsey, Democrat Angelo LaManna Jr. led Republican Mayor Deird…
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3 Found Dead In NJ Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor Three elderly people were found dead inside a South Jersey home after a postal worker discovered a note on the door instructing someone to call 911, authorities said Friday, Nov. 6. The bodies were discovered inside a home on the unit block of Winding Way in Mount Holly, near the township's border with Eastampton, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount Holly Police Chief Clifford Spencer said. Reports that the home is that of former school board member William Monk could not be independently verified by Daily Voice, however, records show that Monk does live on Winding Way…
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NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside PA Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing A father of 17 was shot in the head while sitting in a parked vehicle outside a Pennsylvania convenience store. More than three years later, a second Philadelphia man has been convicted in his killing, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Rasheed Quayle Tisdale, 32, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy to commit criminal homicide following a four-day jury trial before Northampton County Judge Abraham P. Kassis on Thursday, Nov. 5, District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta announced. The conviction stems from the Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, shooting death of Legious Robert Minder Sr., 46, a N…
Mother Knows Best: BMW Driver, 20, Who Fled Route 4 Stop ID'd By His Mom, Sheriff Says Mother Knows Best: BMW Driver, 20, Who Fled Route 4 Stop ID'd By His Mom, Sheriff Says Mother Knows Best: BMW Driver, 20, Who Fled Route 4 Stop ID'd By His Mom, Sheriff Says
Mother Knows Best: BMW Driver, 20, Who Fled Route 4 Stop ID'd By His Mom, Sheriff Says A 20-year-old BMW driver with a suspended license accused of speeding along the shoulder of Route 4 and refusing to stop for police was identified after investigators contacted his mother, authorities said. Jonathan Angel Peralta, of Bergenfield, was charged with second-degree eluding following the incident on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to a Bergen County Sheriff's Office arrest report obtained by Daily Voice. Bergen County Sheriff's Officer Brian Dowling spotted a gray BMW with New York plates traveling at a high rate of speed along the shoulder of Route 4 eastbound around 9:30 a.m., the…

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This NJ Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K
DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K The federal government is suing Penn State University, accusing the Pennsylvania school of illegally offering reduced tuition rates to undocumented immigrants while charging some American citizens more than $71,000 annually in tuition and related costs. The U.S. Department of Justice filed the 14-page lawsuit against Pennsylvania State University and its Board of Trustees on Thursday, Nov. 5, challenging a policy that allows certain undocumented students living in Pennsylvania to qualify for in-state tuition. Federal prosecutors argue the policy violates federal law because U.S. citizens li…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar
Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar
Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…