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29 People Died In NJ's Heatwave, Report Says
Twenty-nine people are believed to have died as a result of last week's heatwave in New Jersey, the New York Times reports. Most of the fatalities were reported in New Jersey's heavily populated central and northern regions, where residents endured several consecutive days of triple-digit heat, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Health. The heatwave lasted from Wednesday to Saturday. At times, temperatures in parts of the state felt like 110 degrees. The victims ranged in age from their 30s to their 80s, and were found in homes, cars, and outside, according to Th…
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Dad Of 3 ID'd After Fatal Police Shooting At Children's Hospital In Philly
A Philadelphia father of three has been identified as the man who was fatally shot by a police officer outside St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, authorities announced Monday, July 6. Joseph "Smitty" Smithers, 32, was killed after officers responded to the hospital at 3601 St. Christopher's Drive on Thursday, July 2, at approximately 10:21 a.m., Philadelphia police said. Officers were dispatched after a family member called 911 because Smithers was experiencing a mental health crisis and was believed to be suicidal, according to the police. Smithers had been directed off the hospital…
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Public Funeral Set For PA Trooper Killed During NY Truck Inspection; Mass. Driver Charged
Pennsylvania State Police have announced funeral arrangements for Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr., the veteran trooper who was killed while inspecting a tractor-trailer driven by a New York trucker after investigators say a Massachusetts truck driver crashed onto the shoulder of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. Public visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, 15 Academy Lane in Ashland, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, July 6. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial services will be…
Lifestyle
Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late"
Roy Everett Butler's debut poetry collection, published by Spines, explores aging, aviation history, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. At 93 years young, former Marine Corps aviator and Pan American World Airways pilot Roy Everett Butler has embarked on a remarkable new journey. Published by Spines, Butler’s debut book, “Never Too Late,” is a heartfelt collection of over 300 poems and reflections. Written entirely in his nineties, the anthology proves that creativity, curiosity, and personal discovery have no expiration date. Click here to purchase Never Too Late on Amazon or Barnes &a…
Business
Bacteria Found In Popular Shampoo Prompts Recall: What To Know
A popular salon shampoo is being recalled because it may be contaminated with bacteria. Kao USA voluntarily recalled select lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, July 1. The recall affects 8.5-ounce and 33.8-ounce bottles sold in the US and Canada. According to the company, the shampoo may contain Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. The bacteria pose little medical risk to healthy people, but people with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to infection, the FDA said. The aff…
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Motorcyclist Killed In Burlington County Crash:
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A 61-year-old Mays Landing motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Burlington County Friday, July 3. At 8:21 p.m., troopers responded to County Route 542 East in Washington Township after Patrick Hickerson was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle when he lost control, traveled off the roadway to the right and was ejected, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Hickerson was pronounced dead at the scene, Brennan said. The crash remains under investigation, Brennan said.
Police & Fire
PA Model's Final Moments Captured Partying On IG Story Before Double Fatal NJ BMW Crash
The final moments of a Pennsylvania model were captured on her Instagram story. Ayzia Toledo, a 22-year-old Bristol resident, shared videos of herself smoking hookah, dancing, and singing karaoke with friends at approximately 9:30 p.m., about 90 minutes before her crashed BMW was found along Route 55 south in Deptford (Instagram stories disappear after 24 hours, screenshots attached). Toledo had apparently been hosting an event called "Darty in the USA," according to an Instagram post promoting the event by The Horsemen in Philadelphia last week. "Darty in the USA" thehorsemenphl …
Business
Microsoft Laying Off Nearly 5K Workers: Here's Why
Microsoft is laying off about 4,800 workers worldwide amid massive cuts at Xbox. The company announced the layoffs in employee messages on Monday, July 6. The cuts represent about 2.1% of Microsoft's global workforce, with most of the layoffs affecting the company's Commercial and Xbox organizations. Xbox plans to eliminate about 3,200 jobs through fiscal year 2027, including approximately 1,600 positions on Monday. The cuts will ultimately affect about one-fifth of the gaming division's workforce, CNBC reported. In her letter, CEO Asha Sharma called the layoffs "the most significant restr…
Police & Fire
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: Roof Collapses On BJ's Shoppers In New Jersey
Harrowing footage shows the moment the roof of a BJ's Wholesale Club collapsed on 27 people, including shoppers, in New Jersey on Monday, July 6 (scroll for footage). At 11:16 a.m., emergency responded to the roof collapse at the BJ's in Ocean Township at 1904 Route 35, Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino and Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. There were 27 people inside the building when the collapse occurred, Sorrentino and Golden said. Two people were partially trapped but freed themselves and safely exited the building, authorities said. No injuries were rep…
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Alleged World Cup Bomb Threat Lands Repeat Offender Back Behind Bars, Records Show
A 26-year-old man with a history of cyber harassment, bomb threats, and terroristic threats is facing new charges after police charged him with making a terroristic threat during the World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. An alert was issued for Amar Ramkissoon, who made the threat during the Norway-Brazil World Cup match at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5, in East Rutherford, law enforcement sources say. The specifics were unclear as of press time. Ramkissoon was charged with second-degree terroristic threats occurring during a state of emergency and second-degree false public…
Police & Fire
NJ Skating Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl In 1990s, Prosecutor Says
A 75-year-old South Jersey skating coach was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a minor in the 1990s, authorities announced Monday, July 6. The victim, now in her late 40s, told the United States Center for SafeSport that Ralph Marinelli, of Ventnor, sexually assaulted her when she was 14 years old and he was 40 years old while he was her personal skating coach at Young's Skating Center in Mays Landing, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. The woman said she was groomed and sexually abused by Marinelli from 1992 through 1995, authorities said. Evidence collected by polic…
Politics
Trump Says Restraining Order Needed For World Leader
A diplomatic feud that was already tense has taken another public turn. President Donald Trump shared a meme-style image on Truth Social on Sunday, July 5, aimed at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, days before NATO leaders gather in Ankara, Turkey. The image shows Meloni smiling while looking up at Trump. Text across the top says, "RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED." Trump shared the post on Truth Social without additional written comment. The jab follows weeks of public tension between Trump and Meloni, who had once positioned herself as a bridge between Washington and European leaders. Da…
Police & Fire
Flooding Causes Lane Closures In South Jersey:
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Flooding throughout South Jersey has led to numerous lane closures backing up traffic on Monday, July 6, authorities said. Flooding on Route 130 has led to lanes being closed in Pennsauken Township in both directions on Route 70 and in both directions south of Route 76 in Gloucester City, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Flooding also led to lanes being closed on Route 30 in both directions on Route 676/Ben Franklin Bridge in Camden, NJ DOT said. While all lanes are open on the Betsy Ross Bridge in both directions from Mid-Span in Philadelphia to New Jersey in Pennsauken T…
Police & Fire
PA Teen Brandished Shotgun In North Wildwood: Police
An 18-year-old Pennsylvania resident brandished a shotgun in North Wildwood on Sunday, July 5, authorities said. Officers responded to the 2100 block of Surf Avenue for a verbal altercation involving a firearm after Noah Linderman, a Swarthmore resident, retrieved a shotgun from a vehicle and displayed to a group of people involved in the dispute, North Wildwood police said. As officers responded, Linderman hid the shotgun inside a vehicle, police said. After placing the shotgun in the vehicle, Linderman was restrained until police arrival, law enforcement said. A search warrant led to the…
Business
Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options
Burger King is giving one of its longest-running menu items a couple of new twists. The Miami-based chain is expanding its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup with two limited-time varieties, according to a news release on Monday, July 6. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich and Club Original Chicken Sandwich will arrive at participating US restaurants on Tuesday, July 7. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich features creamy jalapeño sauce, crispy and pickled jalapeños, crispy onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and American cheese. The Club Original Chicken Sandwich includes cris…
Business
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau. The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency. The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real. The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
Sports
Former NFL Player, TV Sports Analyst Arrested
A former football standout who became a familiar TV voice is facing a new legal issue. Marcellus Wiley, 51, was arrested in Orange County, Florida, on Saturday, July 4, on a domestic battery charge, according to multiple reports. The former NFL defensive end and longtime sports analyst was initially held without bond, according to ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando and People. No details about the alleged incident, including the location or others involved, had been publicly released as of Sunday, July 5, WFTV reported. Wiley is the husband of Annemarie Wiley, an alum of "Real Housewives of Be…
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6-Year-Old Girl Dead In Swimming Accident In NY After Teen’s Rescue Comes Up Short: Police
A 6-year-old New York girl died while swimming off the coast of Long Island on the Fourth of July despite the valiant efforts of her family, police said. Kiara Paolasin, of Brooklyn, and her family were celebrating the holiday at a beach near Sebonic Creek at the Great Peconic Bay, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Kiara went into the water after a shoe that was floating away around 8 a.m., witnesses told police. She was swept away by the creek current into the bay, authorities said. A 16-year-old family member went into the water after Kiara in an attempt to save her but couldn…
Business
Norway Celebrates World Cup Win With 20 Pizzas (And Bizarre Request) From Unlikely NJ Spot
Norway's World Cup win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5, came with an unusual postgame celebration: 20 pizzas from an unlikely New Jersey restaurant. The order went to Bagels by Jarrett, now known as BXJ, at 451 Mount Pleasant Ave. in West Orange, owner Jarrett Seltzer confirmed to Daily Voice. The request came after one of Seltzer's customers sent him an Instagram message. Her husband, the executive chef at the MC Hotel in Montclair, where Norway's national team was staying, needed 20 pizzas. The team's biggest request was simple: "Heavy on the pepperoni." There were also a hand…
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Sets Church Roof Ablaze: Medford PD
A Medford church was damaged in a multi-alarm roof fire on Friday, July 3, authorities said. That evening, multiple units responded to the church at 199 Church Rd., Medford police said. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze and prevent the fire from spreading to the interior of the church, police said. Multiple alarms were tolled, Taunton Fire Company said. An investigation determined it was caused by a lightning strike to the northern entrance roof, police said. No injuries were reported.
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41K+ Still Without Power In NJ, Some Won't Get It Back Until Thursday
More than 41,000 JCP&L customers across New Jersey remained without power on Monday, July 6, after fast-moving weekend storms knocked out electricity to thousands of homes. As of Monday morning, JCP&L reported 41,565 outages statewide. Morris County had the highest number of customers without electricity with 14,321, followed by Monmouth County with 5,637, Sussex County with 5,256, Union County with 4,923, Hunterdon County with 3,694, Somerset County with 2,899, Warren County with 1,997, and Ocean County with 1,724. PSE&G also reported widespread outages on Monday morning. Union…
Police & Fire
Bridgeton Teen Mourned After Deadly Stabbing
Jamar Byrd was fatally stabbed in Bridgeton on Tuesday, June 30, authorities said. A GoFundMe has been established by his father, Jamar Byrd, Sr., to support the family in the wake of his death. "His life was taken far too soon," Byrd wrote. "I watched helplessly as he fought for his life, and our family is devastated by this unimaginable loss. The pain and trauma of that night have left us struggling to cope, and we are doing our best to support each other through this difficult time." At 3:05 p.m., Bridgeton police responded to Ivy Square Apartments on Cottage Avenue and found B…
Business
Pringles Releases Flavored Hot Dog Buns For Summer Cookout Season
Pringles is adding a new twist to summer cookouts with limited-edition hot dog buns inspired by three of its flavors. The snack brand officially unveiled its new Pop Dog Buns on Monday, July 6. The potato-based buns are based on BBQ, Honey Mustard, and Sour Cream & Onion potato crisps. The limited-edition buns are 7.5 inches long and packaged in Pringles-style cans. Fans can get the buns during two online drops at noon on Wednesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 15, which is National Hot Dog Day. The Sour Cream & Onion buns feature tangy, savory, and creamy flavors, while t…
Business
Popular Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Come To New Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is giving Girl Scout Cookie fans a new way to enjoy some iconic flavors this summer. The chain unveiled its Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Dozen in a news release on Monday, July 6. The limited-time collection will be available at participating shops nationwide beginning Tuesday, July 7. The dozen doughnuts feature the flavors of Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups, and Coconut Caramel cookies. "Girl Scout Cookie flavors are iconic for a reason," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "Reimagining them as doughnuts is a fun way to bring those familiar favorites to fans in…
Lifestyle
Evidence-Backed Benefits Of Drinking Coffee Revealed In New Report
That morning cup may be doing more than waking you up. Coffee has been tied to several evidence-backed health benefits, The Washington Post reported Thursday, July 2, citing hundreds of studies on the widely consumed drink. The report noted that coffee contains more than 1,000 chemical compounds, including magnesium, potassium, niacin, and other B vitamins. Research once raised concerns about coffee and cancer risk. But The Post reported that later studies found early links were often complicated by smoking, since smokers also tended to drink more coffee. More studies have since pointed i…
Weather
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Could Trigger Flash Flooding: Timing
A slow-moving storm system is turning the start of the week into a soggy mess. Multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected on Monday, July 6, into Monday night, with flash flooding possible across parts of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest rain could fall quickly enough to overwhelm roads, low-lying areas, and poor-drainage spots. Locations in the darkest shade of green will see the heaviest rain and repeated downpours. AccuWeather.com Rainfall rates may reach 2 to 3 inches per hour in the hardest-hit areas. Widespread totals of 3 t…
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Woman ID'd After Deadly Alligator Attack In Florida River
A deadly swim in a Central Florida river now has a name and a grieving family behind it. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission identified the woman killed in an alligator attack on Sunday, June 28, as Brittany Clark, a 31-year-old Orlando resident. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in Little Big Econ State Forest, along the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, northeast of Orlando, according to FWC and earlier reporting from Daily Voice. Earlier report: Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida Clark had been hiking with her bo…
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Actor Joby Baker Dies: Starred In Elvis, Disney, 'Gidget' Films
Joby Baker made a career out of finding the funny note in almost any scene. The Canadian-born actor, comedian, and painter died of natural causes on Monday, June 22, at 92, his family told Deadline. His family said he died in New York's Northern Westchester County, in Mount Kisco. The Hollywood Reporter reported that his granddaughter, Sofia Silverman, said Baker died nearby at a hospital in Westchester in Yonkers, New York. Baker was a familiar face across TV and film in the 1960s and 1970s. He starred as radio DJ Dave Lewis on the single-season CBS sitcom "Good Morning World," opposite R…
Police & Fire
Post Office Clerk, 25, Killed In Fiery Vineland Crash Into Entertainment Business: Cops
A 25-year-old Vineland woman has been identified as the driver killed in a fiery crash that sent her car into an entertainment business last month, authorities announced Sunday, July 5. Jewelyn Bruce was driving a gray 2026 Kia K5 north on South Delsea Drive when she failed to maintain her lane near LaTorre Hardware at 1607 S. Delsea Drive at 2:17 a.m. on Monday, June 29, Vineland police said. The Kia struck a curb, drove onto the hardware store property, then reentered the roadway, police said. The car then went into a yaw, lost control, entered the Bob Morgan Entertainment prop…
Police & Fire
8 Shot, Including 4 Children, During July 4 BBQ In Coney Island:
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Eight people — including four children — were shot during a Fourth of July family barbecue in Coney Island when a gunman opened fire from outside a courtyard, New York City police said. The mass shooting happened Saturday, July 4, at a residential courtyard in Coney Island, where family members had gathered to celebrate the holiday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a press conference. According to the preliminary investigation, an unknown man dressed entirely in black walked up to the fence line surrounding the courtyard and fired multiple rounds before fleeing the area on foot. …
Weather
Cold Front Will Trigger Separate Storm Rounds With Damaging Winds, Downpours: Timing
A days-long stretch of extreme heat is over, but more severe weather is on the way. Click here for a new, updated story - Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Could Trigger Flash Flooding: Timing A strong cold front moving through the Northeast on Sunday, July 5, will trigger separate rounds of storms capable of producing damaging winds, lightning, torrential rain, and localized flooding. A strong cold front moving through the Northeast on Sunday, July 5, will start to break a dangerous, days-long heat dome. AccuWeather AccuWeather says the stormy transition will run through Tuesday, Jul…
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