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Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay
A fire broke out at a popular LBI restaurant over the weekend, leaving its future uncertain and dozens of employees without their primary source of summer income. Owners of Wally's in Surft City announced the Saturday night fire in a Facebook post Sunday, May 31, saying no employees, customers, or neighboring residents were injured. "So last night didn't go as anyone planned," the restaurant wrote. The fire started after staff finished what the restaurant described as "a wonderful Saturday night shift. "We are so incredibly happy to be able to share that no one from Wally's or an…
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: American Flag-Masked Man Clashes With Edison BOE Member's Threat Claims
An Edison Board of Education meeting took a bizarre turn after a board member revealed threatening messages she says were tied to her position in a controversial $9 million land deal — and a masked resident publicly questioned whether the threats ever happened. Early this week, board member Anjana Patel said she received threatening WhatsApp messages connected to the proposed purchase of the Talmadge Road property for special education students. In a video shared to social media, Patel said she saw the messages, which she blurred on her phone but shared on the screen, shortly after…
Police & Fire
New Jersey Drug Ring Dismantled: 57 Kilos Of Coke, $520K Cash Seized, AG Says
Four Bergen County residents were arrested in a major drug trafficking investigation that led to the seizure of $520,000 in cash, large quantities of наркотics, and weapons, authorities said. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced the takedown on Wednesday, April 29. Those arrested include Kwang Joo, 40, of Palisades Park, who was charged as the organizer of a large-scale drug distribution scheme involving cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, Adderall, Xanax, psilocybin, “pink cocaine,” oxycodone, and marijuana, Hannah Oh, 29, of Palisades Park; Sung Sohn, 45, of Englewood Cliffs; and B…
Obituaries
Paul Stahl, Beloved Burlington Twp Youth Sports Coach, Dies
Paul Stahl, a.k.a. "Coach Paul", a longtime Burlington Township resident died on Tuesday, April 14, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website. A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University, Stahl played semi-pro baseball and was a devoted fan of the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers, his obituary reads. Stahl dedicated countless hours to mentoring, encouraging, and uplifting young athletes, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family. "He made a lasting impact on so many lives, both on and off the field, and his presence will be deeply missed throughout the commu…
Police & Fire
Clayton High School Grad Killed After Car Overturns In Gloucester County: Police
A 19-year-old woman was killed in a crash in Gloucester County Sunday evening, March 1, authorities said. At 9:52 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at East Academy Street and Fries Mill Road after one vehicle attempted to make a left hand turn and entered the path of a second vehicle traveling south, resulting in the crash, Clayton police said. One vehicle was overturned with three people trapped, police said. EMS responded to the scene and extricated the trapped occupants, police said. Zara Zaman was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, police sai…
Police & Fire
'The Wire' Actor Bobby J. Brown Identified After Fatal Southern Maryland Barn Fire
The man killed in a Southern Maryland barn fire has reportedly been identified as "The Wire" actor Bobby J. Brown. A late-night attempt to jump-start a car in his Chaptico barn ended in horror for Brown, 62, who found himself trapped as the flames tore through his barn. Firefighters in St. Mary's County were dispatched just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to the 36100 block of Roosevelt Boulevard for a reported barn fire with entrapment, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 911 callers reported that a barn was on fire and a person was trapped inside. Crews from Leonardtow…
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Real Wedding, Huge Stars Help Bad Bunny Rock Super Bowl LX: 'Together, We Are America'
The "Benito Bowl" featured many surprises during an energetic celebration of Latin America, including a wedding and a young boy receiving a Grammy Award. Superstar rapper Bad Bunny performed at halftime during Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Puerto Rican artist was the first primarily Spanish-language solo act to headline the 13-minute concert on the NFL's biggest stage. The performance started with Bad Bunny walking through a sugarcane field, referencing Puerto Rico's history as a Spanish slave colony with sugar plantations. While singing "Tití Me Preguntó,…
Business
Popular Camden County Restaurant Suddenly Announces Closure
After 10 years, a restaurant in Gloucester Township is closing its down. Kitchen 519, located in the Glendora section of the township, announced its closure in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Jan. 27. "For over 10 years, Kitchen 519 has been more than a restaurant — it’s been a gathering place, a second home, and a space shaped by the people who walked through our doors," the restaurant wrote. "We’ve shared countless meals, celebrations, conversations, and moments with this community, and we are endlessly grateful for every bit of it. With heavy hearts, we’re sharing that Kitchen 519 will …
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New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (
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Newly released video shows the view of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent when he killed a Minneapolis mother in her SUV. Right-wing media outlet Alpha News published video of the shooting on Friday, Jan. 9. Jonathan Ross, 43, was recording on his phone when he fired three shots at 37-year-old Renee Good in a south Minneapolis neighborhood. ICE agents were conducting an immigration raid near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The 47-second video shows the first-person view of Ross, a veteran and former Border P…
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NJ Dad Karim Daoud Released From ICE Custody
A New Jersey dad who spent more than nine and a half months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. According to state lawmakers, Flemington's Karim Daoud has been released and reunited with his family. "Over these past 9 1/2 months I prayed and hoped to say these words.. I’m home. I’m in my house, in the arms of my loving family," Daoud said in an update on the Facebook page "Free Karim" "It hasn’t fully sunk in yet where this should feel normal. I’m going through a lot of emotions but I’m soaking it all in. There are many questions that I don’t fully have the answ…
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NJ's Pantone Mocked For 2026 Color Of The Year Choice: 'Completely Uninspired'
The top color of 2026 isn't exactly a vibrantly bright hue. Pantone named the soft white "Cloud Dancer" as its 2026 Color of the Year, the color-matching company announced on Thursday, Dec. 4. Cloud Dancer is described as "a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity." The Carlstadt, New Jersey-based company said the color is a soothing contrast to a fast-paced world. "At this time of transformation, when we are reimagining our future and our place in the world, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a discrete white hue offering a promise of clarity," said Leatrice Eisem…
Obituaries
Beloved Jersey Shore Bartender Dies: Remembering Jimmy Hughes
James "Jimmy" Hughes, a bartender at Klee's Bar and Grill in Seaside Heights died on Thursday, Oct. 2, the restaurant announced. Hughes died surrounded by his family, the restaurant said. "Jimmy was a valued server and bartender at both Klee’s and Henry’s over the past few years, and he brought warmth, kindness, and laughter to so many," the restaurant said. "This sudden loss has deeply affected our entire Klee’s and Henry’s family. We will miss him dearly." Henry's at Klee's was closed Thursday and Friday, Oct. 3 to give staff time to grieve, though Klee's remains open. "We kindly ask fo…
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Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died
One day, doctors thought it was asthma and a sinus infection. Two days later, 13-year-old Alexander Billson collapsed on the kitchen floor of his New Jersey home. And within 72 hours, he was gone. The Woodland Park eighth grader was removed from life support Monday, Sept. 29, just one day after doctors discovered a hidden cancerous tumor in his neck or chest, according to Facebook posts from his mother, Maria. Monday evening, she announced that the family would be removing him from life support. She said she washed and brushed his signature long, brown hair, braided it, and then cut it to b…
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: NJ Families Celebrate Centenarian’s Day With Lessons From 100+
National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
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3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (
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The three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in a York County ambush have been formally identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced during a Thursday, Sept. 18 press conference. Two other officers were wounded, and the gunman, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was killed. The detectives killed in the line of duty have been identified as Cody Beaker, Mark Baker, and Isaiah Emenheiser. Another Northern York detective and a York County Sheriff’s deputy remain hospitalized. The confrontation lasted just two minutes and 16 seconds from the time Ruth opened fire t…
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: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life. The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life. But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
Business
Built From The Ground Up With Edge, NJ Restaurant Closes Doors
It’s the end of an era for one Ocean County dining spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Edge in Jackson (@theedgeinjackson) The Edge Restaurant & Bar, located at 109 North County Line Road in Jackson, has announced it is closing after years of serving the local community. “After many incredible years, the time has come for us to say goodbye,” the restaurant shared in a message on Instagram last week. “To all of our amazing guests, thank you.” “Your loyalty, memories, and smiles have meant the world to us. We are truly h…
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Death Of NJ Pitmaster Ercole Chila Spreads Shock
The death of Ercole Chila, a pit master and mechanic from South Jersey known for his barbecue skills and hometown charm, died this week, spreading shock through the community. NJ Advance Media reports that Chila died in a single-car crash on Wednesday, July 16 in Logan Township. Daily Voice has reached out to the Logan Township Police Department for additional details. Chila, the owner of Chila's Car Care in Gibbstown, founded Uncle Pig’s BBQ Pit and was a decorated competitor on the barbecue circuit. He was known not just for his award-winning ribs but for the warmth he showed to ever…
Police & Fire
Rutgers Honors Student Killed In NJ Crash: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old South Brunswick resident was killed in a two-car crash in North Brunswick on Tuesday, April 22, authorities said. At 11:43 a.m., North Brunswick police responded to Georges Road and Route 1 southbound for a crash between a Nissan Sedan and a Mitsubishi SUV, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Joesph Battaglia of the North Brunswick Police Department said. Henna Aslam, the driver of the Nissan Altima, was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, authorities said. Aslam was an honors student at Rutgers University and a leader in the…
Obituaries
High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies In Gloucester County: 'Tremendously Painful News'
Mason Gerber, a student at Bankbridge Regional High School died in the hospital on Sunday, Feb. 2, Gloucester County Special Services School District Superintendent James Dundee announced. "Mason has been a lifelong member of our school family, touching the hearts of so many students and staff throughout the years," Dundee said. "His presence brought joy, kindness, and warmth, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him." Rest Easy Mason Gerber a big loss to the bankbridge and the special Olympics communities Posted by John Remsing on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Out of respec…
Police & Fire
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of NJ Officer Steven Fernandez Home
The body of Ridgefield Park Police Officer Steven Fernandez was escorted back to New Jersey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in a major procession along Route 17. Video captured by Boyd A. Loving shows Ridgefield Park Officer Steve Fernandez's body being escorted home Wednesday, Feb. 4. Boyd A. Loving Video of the procession was captured at the Route 17 Park & Ride in Ridgewood by Boyd A. Loving. The clip shows dozens of law enforcement vehicles traveling in the southbound lanes. The procession traveled along Route 17 through New York into New Jersey ending at approximately 4 p.m. Fer…
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NJ Native Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1. DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers. Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023 "We are devastat…
Police & Fire
Former Vineland Little League Prez Stole Nearly $48K From Organization: Cops
A Vineland man is accused of stealing nearly $48,000 from a local Little League organization while serving as its president, authorities said. Jose L. Ramos, 58, was arrested after an investigation revealed he used funds belonging to the South Vineland Little League (SVLL) for personal expenses between 2018 and 2024, police said. The theft came to light on Nov. 25, 2024, after Officer A. Hunter investigated the incident. Ramos, who served as the SVLL board’s acting president since 2017, allegedly withheld account records and bank statements from the board during his tenure. A fellow board …
Business
End Of An Era: Jersey Shore Bar Closes After 17 Years
A popular Wildwood staple is saying farewell after nearly two decades. Goodnight Irene’s, the iconic restaurant and bar at Pacific Avenue and East Poplar Avenue, announced that this weekend will be its last after 17 years. "AND THAT’S A WRAP FOLKS!" the owners shared on Facebook. "We appreciate you all more than you know." The final days of service, running through Sunday night, Nov. 17, promise to be filled with goodbyes and nostalgia. "We hope to see as many of you as possible," the Irenes family wrote, signing off with "LOVE." For countless locals and visitors, Goodnight Irene’s has b…
Police & Fire
Four Arrested In NJ Detective's Home Invasion Killing: 'Significant Step Toward Justice'
Four people have been charged for their roles in a violent home invasion that left a Cumberland County detective dead, authorities announced. Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gloucester City, were each charged with first-degree murder, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28. Cyndia Pimentel, 38, of Paulsboro, was also facing charges in the case. Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was shot and killed in her Brid…
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Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman
More information has come to light about the 18-year-old Wayne resident killed in a boating accident over the weekend in Harvey Cedars. Zeina Mahafzah was days away from beginning her freshman year at Rutgers University, as classes start on Tuesday, Sept. 2. According to university spokeswoman Dory Devlin, Zeina was enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark. "The Rutgers-Newark community is devastated by the news of Zeina’s passing, and we are sending our support to the Mahafzah family during this incredibly difficult time," Devlin said. In a post shared to Faceboo…
Schools
Man Dies In 'Tragic Incident' On Grounds Of NJ High School: Officials
A community member died in what officials are calling a "tragic incident" on the grounds of a New Jersey school district on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Police responding to Highland Park High School around 6:25 a.m. found an unresponsive male, local police said. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he was pronounce dead. "The patient was not affiliated with Highland Park Schools nor was the patient ever inside of a school building," local police said. Highland Park Schools Superintendent Kristina Nicosia said that a community member died before the school d…
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Danzig Bass Player, Wife Dedicate Bench In Mahwah Park In Memory Of Beloved Chihuahua
Sir Otis looked forward to his daily walks in Mahwah's Silver Creek Park. "He went to the park between 11:30 and 12:30 every day for 10 years," said Lana Grecco. "He knew whenever it was time. He was always ready." The spunky Chihuahua was at the park in the township's northeast corner near the New York State border when he passed on Dec. 21, 2021. He was 16. Lana made a vow with her husband, Steve "Zing" Grecco, who plays bass with the legendary New Jersey heavy metal band Danzig, among other acts. "We promised ourselves that we'd do something to honor his memory at the spot our little…
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Shock, Sadness Spread: Young Harrison Police Officer Dies
People get to know their police officers in small towns like Harrison, where shock and sadness continued to spread with the news that one of its finest had suddenly died. Officer Elizabeth Yasmin Delacruz succumbed at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood following a medical procedure elsewhere, said Maureen Curran Kleinman, the manager of communications and marketing for Valley Health System. A graduate of Lincoln High School in Jersey City, and a graduate student in criminal justice at John Jay College in Manhattan, Delacruz served in the U.S. Marine Corps, She was appointed to her depar…
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