After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (UPDATE) After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (UPDATE)
After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (Update) A review of additional video evidence led prosecutors to withdraw felony aggravated assault charges filed against juveniles arrested during the controversial Quakertown anti-ICE protest, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, June 16. The update comes nearly four months after five juveniles were arrested during a student-led walkout and confrontation with Quakertown police on Friday, Feb. 20. According to the DA's office, Quakertown Borough police originally arrested the juveniles for allegedly assaulting officers, including Police Chief Scott McElree. Based on aff…
Juvenile Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: NJSP Juvenile Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: NJSP
Juvenile Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: Njsp A juvenile was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County on Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 1:29 a.m., troopers responded to Turnpike south in East Windsor Township after a Freightliner tractor-trailer struck the back of a Subaru, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The Freightliner then continued forward and struck the rear of a Volvo box truck, Brennan said. The Freightliner then traveled off the roadway to the left and struck the guardrail, Brennan said. A juvenile sitting in the back of the Subaru was pronou…
NJ Man Arrested After Fatal Fentanyl OD In Camden County: Prosecutor NJ Man Arrested After Fatal Fentanyl OD In Camden County: Prosecutor
NJ Man Arrested After Fatal Fentanyl OD In Camden County: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Camden man was arrested and charged following a fatal overdose in Magnolia, authorities announced Tuesday, June 16. Erik McKnight is charged with strict liability for a drug induced death and possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Magnolia Police Chief John Huston said. At 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Magnolia police responded to the 400 block of Jackson Avenue and found a 41-year-old man lying in bed, unconscious and not breathing, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, aut…
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's is bringing back one of its most recognizable desserts for a limited time as summer gets underway. The Fried Apple Pie will return to participating McDonald's locations nationwide, the fast-food giant announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. The handheld dessert will be available starting on Tuesday, June 23. In the 1960s, an East Tennessee McDonald's restaurant owner named Litton Cochran created a fried apple hand pie. The dessert became a local favorite before eventually becoming a McDonald's classic. The Fried Apple Pie features an apple filling wr…
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges Cammy Lowe rescued a newborn fawn that she found next to its dead mother and nursed him for years. Now, the Lawrenceville, NJ resident and barn owner has found herself running afoul of the law years after she said the wild animal, who she named Ruby, escaped. In April, Lowe was convicted of possessing a potentially dangerous species without a permit, interfering with a conservation officer and having the deer illegally castrated. Court records show Lowe was charged on July 25, 2024, with possessing a live indigenous or exotic animal without a permit, interference with the duties of …
Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late" Former Pan Am Pilot Reaches New Heights as a Poet at 93 with "Never Too Late"
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…
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut is being sold in a $2.7 billion deal as the struggling pizza chain looks for a reset after years of slumping sales and growing competition. Yum! Brands has reached agreements to sell Pizza Hut in two separate transactions, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. Private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy all locations outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, while the mainland China business will be sold to Yum China Holdings for about $1.2 billion. The sales come after Yum said it was reviewing strategic options for Pizza Hut in …
Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: PHOTOS Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: PHOTOS
Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: Photos A fleet of luxury and collectible vehicles allegedly purchased with drug money has been seized as Pennsylvania investigators continue targeting a major cocaine trafficking organization, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 16. The latest action stems from the ongoing investigation into the "5th & Cornwall" drug trafficking organization, a Philadelphia-based cocaine and crack cocaine enterprise that authorities say operated throughout the region. The group was the focus of a major takedown announced in September 2025, when more than two dozen people were c…
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Federal authorities say a major public event was spared from a dangerous plot. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Tuesday morning, June 16, that the FBI and law enforcement partners thwarted alleged planned attacks tied to the "UFC Freedom 250" event in Washington, DC. The event was hosted by President Donald Trump on the White House South Lawn on Sunday, June 14, as part of his 80th birthday weekend and the country’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations. Patel said the FBI and its partners became aware on Wednesday, June 10, of a potential threat involving people outside the Nationa…
Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When
Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When A pleasant start to the week is about to take a stormier turn. Mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions are expected across much of the Northeast on Tuesday, June 16, according to the National Weather Service. Unsettled weather will begin to return on Wednesday, June 17, as humidity increases. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially farther west, the National Weather Service said. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. A stronger storm threat is expected Thursday, June 18, as a…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died. Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. "We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force." The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories. They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor." Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding
Clothing Returns Surge As Glp-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding A major shift in shopping habits is creating a costly fit problem for clothing sellers. Retailers are seeing more apparel returns and exchanges tied to customers' use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. The drugs, a class that includes medications used for weight loss and diabetes treatment, can lead to rapid body-size changes. That has some shoppers buying multiple sizes of the same item, trying them on at home, and returning what does not fit. Some users can drop about one clothing size a month at peak weight loss, according to The Wall Street Journal. That creates a moving target for sho…
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display. A slender crescent moon will join Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus, in the western sky on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments. Daily Voice previously reported that the lineup would be visible shortly after sunset, weather permitting. Earlier report: Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Look low toward the …
Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles' Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles'
Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles' A 4-foot-tall exotic dancer and OnlyFans creator from the NYC-area is now looking for love on national television. Jordanna "JJ" James, a 37-year-old West Haven, CT native, is one of the stars of TLC's new reality dating series, "Little Singles," which premiered Monday, June 15. The show follows a group of little people who reunite in Palm Springs after first meeting at a Little People convention, with romance, friendship, and drama unfolding under one roof. James already had a spotlight of her own before TLC came calling. On OnlyFans, James describes herself as "Tiny 4’0 pocket rocket wh…
Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Jersey Shore Town Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Jersey Shore Town
Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Jersey Shore Town The Jersey Show is getting its first major film and television production studio as the state's booming entertainment industry continues to expand. Unlimited Studios will celebrate the grand opening of its new home at 122 Myrtle Ave., in Long Branch Saturday, June 20, becoming what the company says is the first major film and television production arm to establish a permanent presence in Long Branch. The opening comes as New Jersey attracts some of the biggest names in entertainment. Netflix is building a $1 billion production campus at the former Fort Monmouth, just minutes from Long Branc…
Feds Arrest 5, Seize 8 Pounds Of Cocaine In Ohio-To-NJ Gun Pipeline: DOJ Feds Arrest 5, Seize 8 Pounds Of Cocaine In Ohio-To-NJ Gun Pipeline: DOJ
Feds Arrest 5, Seize 8 Pounds Of Cocaine In Ohio-To-NJ Gun Pipeline: DOJ Five men were charged after federal officials uncovered a cocaine and firearms trafficking operation that moved guns from Ohio into New Jersey and delivered kilograms of cocaine in and around Trenton, authorities announced Monday, June 15. Kenny Scaley-Sandoval, 32, a Guatemalan citizen living in Trenton without legal status in the United States; Kelvin Tavarez, 30, of Trenton; Enoc Pimentel, 39, of Clifton; Timothy Rios, 32, of Lorain, OH; and Andy Nazario, 44, of Clifton, were arrested following a months-long Homeland Security Investigations probe that began in August 2025, according …
NJ Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor NJ Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor
NJ Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor A business manager at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus has sued the state and several top officials, claiming she was disciplined and demoted after repeatedly warning supervisors about staffing shortages, unpaid vendor bills, procurement concerns, and compliance issues at the facility (see lawsuit attached at the bottom of this news story). Biko Hannibal, of Wallington, worked at the Paramus veterans home beginning in 2019 and was promoted to business manager in 2021, according to a lawsuit filed in Mercer County Superior Court on Monday, June 8. Hannibal repeatedly raised co…
NJ School Band Director Sexually Assaulted Middle School Student Into High School: Cops NJ School Band Director Sexually Assaulted Middle School Student Into High School: Cops
NJ School Band Director Sexually Assaulted Middle School Student Into High School: Cops A 37-year-old New Jersey teacher has been arrested for the sexual assault of a student, authorities said. Daniel Burbank, a teacher and band director at Bloomfield Middle School, began engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct when the victim was 13 years old and a student at Bloomfield Middle School, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said Monday, June 15. The alleged conduct continued while the victim attended Bloomfield High School, the prosecutor said. Burbank, of Monroe Township was arrested on Friday, June 12, and charged with attempted aggravated sexua…
Major Boating Retailer Closing Jersey Shore Locations Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List Major Boating Retailer Closing Jersey Shore Locations Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List
Major Boating Retailer Closing Jersey Shore Locations Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List A major boating and marine retailer with locations across the Northeast is closing nearly 60 stores after filing for bankruptcy. West Marine will shutter 59 locations in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, the Florida-based company announced on its website. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, May 17. The company reported more than 100,000 creditors and between $500 million and $1 billion in both assets and liabilities, according to court documents. "This decision reflects our effort to align our store footprint with our current business needs, while …
NJ Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On NY Parkway, Then Arrested: Police NJ Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On NY Parkway, Then Arrested: Police
NJ Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On NY Parkway, Then Arrested: Police A New Jersey man who ran out of gas on a parkway in Westchester County, NY, was arrested after troopers responding to check on his welfare said they found him drunk behind the wheel.  Passaic County resident Belvis Colon, 47, was arrested on Saturday, June 13, following a welfare check a little after 2 a.m. on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 15.  According to police, at around 2:08 a.m. on the day of Colon's arrest, troopers found a Subaru out of gas and parked on the shoulder of the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in the a…
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There were reportedly eight crew members on the aircraft. Emergency crews were dispatched to th…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall A nasal spray sold through Amazon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with mold that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Beekeeper's Naturals is voluntarily recalling bottles of its Saline Nasal Spray, the company announced on Thursday, June 11. The Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Friday, June 12. Testing found the affected sprays were above acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain a type of mold called Aspergillus species. People with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face the greatest risks from the r…
5 Overdoses, 1 Fatal In 24 Hours In Cape May County: Prosecutor 5 Overdoses, 1 Fatal In 24 Hours In Cape May County: Prosecutor
5 Overdoses, 1 Fatal In 24 Hours In Cape May County: Prosecutor Cape May County is grappling with five overdoses over a 24-hour span last week, authorities said. The overdoses occurred between Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said. One of the overdoses was fatal, authorities said, Sutherland said. It is not confirmed if there is a connection between the five overdoses, Sutherland said.  Law enforcement is seeing adulteration of the street drug supply, specifically suspected heroin and fentanyl, where the overall toxicity is unknown and potentially lethal, Sutherland said. …
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Corporation will acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, creating one of the largest streaming businesses in the US. Fox and Roku announced the cash-and-stock agreement in a joint news release on Monday, June 15. The deal would combine Fox's programming, along with its free ad-supported service Tubi, with The Roku Channel and the popular streaming device. Under the agreement, Fox will buy Roku for $160 per share. Roku shareholders will receive $96 in cash and 0.9693 shares of Fox Class A common stock for each Roku share. Fox said the merger would make the company the third-largest pla…
Woman Killed In Trenton Fire: Police Woman Killed In Trenton Fire: Police
Woman Killed In Trenton Fire: Police A 60-year-old Trenton woman was killed in an apartment fire in Trenton on Saturday, June 13, authorities said. At 9:33 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to 814 New Willow St. for an apartment fire and observed heavy flames coming from the third floor, Trenton police said. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No other injuries were reported, police said. Members of the Trenton Police and Fire Department Arson Task Force and Mercer County Prosecutors responded and conducted an on-scene investigation, police said. The investigation is ongoing, but the fire does not ap…
Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift
Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift A property in Camden that was once known for its numerous code violations has gotten a $130 million makeover. Hudson Valley Property group announced the completion of a $130 million preservation and renovation project at The Encore,  a 321-unit, 21-story affordable family housing tower at 433 North 7th St. in Camden. The 18-month renovation was completed using an on-site relocation approach that allowed all residents to remain at the property throughout construction. It marks a remarkable turnaround for the property, when an inspection four years ago found 1,155 code enforcement …
Burlington Man Who Sexually Molested Girl Learns Fate: Prosecutor Burlington Man Who Sexually Molested Girl Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Burlington Man Who Sexually Molested Girl Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Burlington City man was sentenced to eight years in state prison after being convicted of sexually molesting a girl, authorities announced Friday, June 12. Isaiah Flores was convicted in January of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child following a three-day trial Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. An investigation into Flores began after a relative of the victim contacted police, Bradshaw said. Jury members deliberated for approximately one hour before returning their verdicts, Bradshaw said.
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon A familiar NBC face has lost one piece of his primetime portfolio. NBC has canceled "On Brand With Jimmy Fallon" after one season, multiple reports said, including Deadline. The unscripted competition series featured Jimmy Fallon launching a marketing agency, with contestants competing to create advertising and branding campaigns for major companies. Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," created, hosted, and executive-produced the show through his production company, Electric Hot Dog. He was joined by marketing executive Bozoma Saint John, the former Netflix chief marketing officer, who ser…
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt. Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports. The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas. Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …