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: Cop From Philly, Martial Artist John Morozin Honored After Passing In Training
John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and an expert martial artist has been put to rest after passing away while practicing Jiu-Jitsu in Maryland. A funeral was held or Morozin, where the officer was given a proper celebration of life following his unexpected death. His life was honored on Thursday, Feb. 13 by loved ones, law enforcement, and well wishers. Yesterday, we laid to rest our brother Officer John Morozin. We thank you for your service to the citizens of Baltimore. Rest in peace, John. We got it from here. 💙🕊️💙 Posted by Baltimore Police Department on Friday…
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Next Of Kin Sought For Woman Found Dead At PA Nursing Home: Coroner
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking help in finding the next of kin for Joyce Kleinhagen, an 82-year-old woman who was found dead at the Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility, officials announced on Saturday, Feb. 15. Kleinhagen was pronounced dead at the facility, located on Columbia Avenue in Sinking Spring, the coroner’s office said in a press release. Anyone with information about Kleinhagen’s family is asked to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
Police & Fire
5 Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Trans Man Who Faced 'Prolonged Violence' In NY: Police
Five suspects have been charged in the brutal killing of a missing transgender man who died after repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, New York State Police said. The investigation began on Sunday, Feb. 9. Troopers in Ontario County from the Canandaigua barracks, located about an hour west of Syracuse, initiated a missing person case after receiving a welfare check request for Sam (Samantha) Nordquist, age 24, originally from Minnesota. Authorities determined he had been staying at Patty’s Lodge in Canan…
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Massive Child Abuse File Sharing Case Linked To Bucks County Man: Police
A Bucks County man is facing child pornography charges after police uncovered over 400 explicit files during an intensive online sting, Warrington Township police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. David Joseph Godfrey, 40, was charged with two counts of sexual abuse of children and one count of criminal use of a communication facility following a search at his Warrington home, police reported. The digital trail began on Aug. 8, 2024, when police detected a computer using BitTorrent to share child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Investigators connected with the suspect’s device multiple times be…
Weather
Next Potential Storm Could Deliver Most Snowfall Of Season In Northeast: Here's Timing
A potentially major storm on track for next week could cause widespread disruptions in the Northeast. If it develops fully, this storm may deliver the biggest snowfall of the winter for millions of Americans, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. The likely timing for the storm is Thursday, Feb. 20. "The brewing snowstorm will have two key pieces associated with it, "AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathon Porter said. "Those being a fresh injection of Arctic air and the fact that it will be the caboose in the long train of February storms as the last storm in a series is often t…
Weather
Storm Packed With Snow, Ice, Rain, Gusty Winds Nears Northeast
A complex new winter storm packed with snow, ice, rain, and wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, will bring treacherous travel conditions and possible power outages to much of the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story - Winter Storm On Track For Next Week Could Deliver Most Snowfall Of Season In Northeast The system will arrive in the early afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 15, continuing through the overnight into Sunday, Feb. 16, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation will change to freezing rain late Saturday night and early Sunday morning before becoming…
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PA Among Best States For Singles In New Study: Here's Why
The day after Valentine's Day is known to many as "Singles Awareness Day" and a new study is looking at which states are the best for single adults. New York was ranked second on WalletHub's 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Singles released on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Empire State only trailed Florida as a destination for single adults. The study rated each state based on factors like the share of single adults, dating affordability, and social opportunities. "Nearly half of American adults are single, and dating can be especially hard given that the cost of activities and dining…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, Feb. 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $129M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Feb. 14 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $129 million with a $59 million cash option. The winning numbers were 11-19-31-49-56 with a Mega Ball of 16 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then r…
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Luigi Mangione Breaks His Silence: Read UPenn Grad, Murder Suspect's First Public Statement
More than two months after his arrest in the Dec. 4, 2024, murder of Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione has broken his silence. The 26-year-old Towson, MD native, and Penn graduate released a statement through a website created by his legal team — luigimangioneinfo.com — which they say was created in response to an outpouring of messages. The statement reads: "I am overwhelmed by - and grateful for - everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support. Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MD…
Obituaries
Dad Of 2 With Schizophrenia Shot, Left In Schuylkill River, Mom Speaks Out
Joshua "Josh" Daywalt fought a battle he never chose, and in the end, a cruel act of violence claimed his life. His body was found in the Schuylkill River on Friday, Feb. 7, leaving his family shattered and calling for change. Daywalt, 35, was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, known for his kindness, artistic talent, and love for animals. He was identified by his mother, Jennifer Daywalt, on Wednesday, Feb. 12. His life was forever altered by schizophrenia—a battle he fought with courage, but without the help he desperately needed, his mom explained. “On Feb. 11, I was notified th…
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Tragedy Strikes Twice: Cancer, Fire, and Heartbreak Devastate Pennsylvania Family
Forever 16-years-old, Bryleigh Rayne Hoover, of Harrisburg, PA, fought bone cancer with unimaginable courage—only to be taken too soon on February 8, 2025. Her story, marked by loss and resilience, resonates far beyond her hometown. Just days after Christmas, on December 28, 2023, a fire tore through their West Hanover Township home, leaving her single mother, Amanda Via—a dedicated nurse—and her 6-year-old brother Jaxon, who has autism, with nothing but heartbreak and hope. Bryleigh was more than a fighter; she was an artist, a dreamer, and her brother’s fiercest protector. Her paintings br…
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PA Missing 14-Year-Old May Be Sex Trafficking Victim, Family Fears: 'In Extreme Danger'
The family of a 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl missing for over a month is pleading for answers, fearing the teen may be the victim of sex trafficking. Northampton County resident Enci “Aubrey” Wu, of Palmer, was last seen in Lehigh County, at a Wawa convenience store in South Whitehall, on Friday, Jan. 10, her father John Gehrmann said on a GoFundMe campaign. “We are asking for the support of family, friends, community and survivors to help us rescue Enci Wu,” Gehrmann said. “She has unique circumstances placing her in extreme danger and we are asking for your help. There is a high likeliho…
Sports
Eagles Parade: 2 Shot, GM Hit By Beer Can During Super Bowl Celebration
Amid the jubilant sea of green celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory were some tense moments, including a shooting that left two people injured. As hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans lined Broad Street in Philadelphia on Friday, Feb, 14, two women were shot on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, police told NBC Philadelphia. A 27-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to her left leg, and a 20-year-old woman was shot in her upper thigh, the outlet reports. Both were taken to the hospital in stable condition. No weapon or crime scene was found, and the investigation into t…
Weather
New Forecast Maps: Here Are Projected Totals For Snow, Areas Where Icy Conditions Are Expected
Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm that will sweep through the Northeast, bringing a hazardous wintry mix, and packed with ice. Click here for a new, updated story - Storm Packed With Snow, Ice, Rain, Gusty Winds Nears Northeast: Here's What's Coming The system is expected to arrive in the early afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 15, with precipitation continuing through the overnight into Sunday, Feb. 16, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation will change to freezing rain late Saturday night and early Sunday morning before becom…
Police & Fire
Mom Trapped Behind Dog Gate, Soiled, Starving While Daughter, Son-In-Law Vacation: PA AG
In a horrifying case of betrayal and neglect, Ashlee and Brian Brady, both 32, of Hanover, are charged with locking Ashlee’s elderly mother in a basement behind a dog gate with only hot dogs and water, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The woman, found soiled and confined in February 2024, was rescued by Emergency Medical Services after a relative’s desperate call. Investigators say the Bradys abandoned her during an overnight family getaway and spent over $10,000 of her money on vacations, alcohol, and personal luxuries. Ashlee Brady, entrusted with power of att…
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Man Fatally Shot In Norristown; $5K Reward Offered For Shooter ID: DA (
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A 27-year-old man was shot and killed while parking outside his Norristown home, and authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information on the shooter, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Friday, Feb. 14. Cesar Flores-Diaz, 27, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds to the head inside his white Volkswagen CC, which was still running with its headlights on, police said. The shooting occurred on the 800 block of George Street around 8:52 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. Surveillance video shows the suspect waiting in a stairwell for approximately five minutes…
Police & Fire
Fatal 16-Vehicle Pileup During Snow Squall Shuts Down I-80: PA State Police
A massive 16-vehicle pileup during a blinding snow squall on Interstate 80 turned deadly early Friday, Feb. 14, Pennsylvania State Police reported. The chaos erupted at 2:42 a.m. near mile marker 218 westbound in Liberty Township, Montour County, close to Danville. One person was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. The wreck shut down I-80 westbound indefinitely, with traffic being rerouted at the Danville exit, mile marker 224. Montour County Commissioner Trevor Finn praised emergency crews for their rapid response, stating: "We just cle…
Business
CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (
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YouTube TV subscribers will keep access to CBS, Nickelodeon, and more than 20 other Paramount-owned channels — for now. Google and Paramount Global have reached a short-term extension to keep Paramount's channels available for YouTube TV users. The sides needed to finalize a deal by Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 p.m. EST to avoid channels from being lost. Google posted about the temporary deal, while a Paramount spokesperson confirmed it to Variety. "We appreciate your patience as we continued to negotiate on your behalf," Google said on its website. "We also value Paramount's partner…
Business
Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns
After a solid holiday season, US retail sales took a surprising step back to start 2025, snapping a streak of growth and fueling worries about the economy. Retail and food services sales fell 0.9 percent in January, according to Census Bureau data released on Friday, Feb. 14. The decline reversed the trend from December 2024's revised increase of 0.7 percent, signaling that consumers may be feeling the squeeze from rising prices. Economists had predicted only a slight decline, with Dow Jones estimating a 0.2 percent drop, NBC News reported. The sales totals were seasonally adjusted but…
Business
Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products
A major food recall has been issued for nearly 34,000 pounds of a beef products, with federal officials warning consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall by Common Sense Soap, a New Hampshire-based establishment, after determining the beef product was processed , package, and labeled on behalf of Lady May Tallow without federal inspection. What’s Been Recalled? The affected beef tallow products were produced between Oct. 16, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2025, and sold nationwide. They include: 24-fl-oz. glass…
Lifestyle
Ashley Bouder, PA Trained Ballerina, Bids Farewell To
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Ashley Bouder, the powerhouse of poise and precision, is taking her final bow at the New York City Ballet (NYCB) on February 13, 2025, closing out a dazzling 25-year career, including two decades as a principal dancer. A Carlisle, Pennsylvania native, Bouder’s ballet journey began at age six at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) under Marcia Dale Weary. “I was truly a barn baby,” she reminisced, sharing childhood memories of sneaking A&W root beer from the 50¢ soda machine and clinging to her favorite barre spot—one she still favors at NYCB. Her mother, also a CPYB alum, passed…
Police & Fire
Man Smears Toilet Water In Cell After Violent Clash With Lower Chichester Police: Authorities
Gabriel Eusebio Howard, 26, is wanted on multiple charges following an altercation with Lower Chichester police and vandalism inside his holding cell, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Howard faces felony aggravated assault against officers, misdemeanor resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, institutional vandalism, and public drunkenness, according to Lower Chichester Township police. Officers encountered Howard around 2:35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, on E. Ridge Road near Yates Avenue during an unrelated traffic stop, police said. Howard, appearing intoxicated, was seen crying, yelli…
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: PA Business Owner Kills Wife, Self In Poconos, Family Speaks Out (
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The nightmare began with a phone call. On Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, Kristine Alberti, unable to reach her sister Joann for days, dialed 911. Hours later, police found Joann stabbed to death in her Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, home. Her husband, Craig Zigarelli, was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Kristine and Adam Alberti spoke with Daily Voice. A Life Spanning Two States, Ended in Violence Joann Alberti was a New Jersey native, raised in Roxbury and a graduate of Roxbury High School’s Class of 1996, her siblings explained. She continued her s…
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PA Trooper's Accused Killer Considered Person Of Interest In Similar Trail Murder In NY: Police
Police are investigating a potential link between the murder of a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and a similar homicide that occurred on a trail in upstate New York six months earlier. Anthony Alexi “Antonia” Quesen, 25, of Baltimore, is considered a person of interest in the death of 76-year-old Daniel Frament, who was found beaten to death on an Albany-area walking trail in April 2024, New York State Police said. Quesen, who was born male and identifies as female, is currently locked up in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, after being charged with criminal homicide in the death of off-du…
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Life In Prison Could Be Avoided For Ex-Harrisburg Concertmaster In Child Rape Case: DA
The 58-year-old former Harrisburg Symphony concertmaster is facing life behind bars for the abhorrent rape of a child that lasted over a decade. But on Thursday, Feb. 13, authorities told Daily Voice that Odon J. Rathnam has been offered a plea deal that could spare him of that. As previously reported by Daily Voice on July 25, 2024, Rathnam was charged with multiple felonies, including rape of a child and aggravated indecent assault. The victim, who came forward at 22, accused him of abusing her from age six to 17, causing severe physical injuries, according to an affidavit by D…
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Drug Raid Nabs Convicted Felon Colton Nace With Pounds Of Meth, Fentanyl, Cash, Gun: DA
A convicted felon and drug dealer was busted in a high-intensity drug trafficking raid in Allentown that uncovered pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other drugs, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Colton Kenneth Nace, 35, of Allentown, was taken into custody after search warrants were served at two homes on Hanover Avenue and Hall Street, authorities said. Investigators seized approximately 15.4 pounds of methamphetamine, 270 grams of methamphetamine powder, three pounds of marijuana, 20 grams of …
Politics
Poll Shows Shift In Trump's Popularity, Especially Among This Group Of Americans
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have taken a noticeable dip, according to a new —and one demographic shift stands out. The poll, conducted from Sunday, Feb. 9 to Tuesday, Feb. 11 by Economist/YouGov, found that more Americans now disapprove of Trump (48 percent) than approve (46 percent), marking a reversal from previous weeks. His personal favorability has also declined, with 52 percent of respondents viewing him unfavorably, compared to 46 percent who see him favorably. Biggest Decline Among Younger Adults The most striking shift in Trump’s standing comes from younger ad…
Obituaries
Cop From Philly Dies During Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin
John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and an expert martial artist, died unexpectedly at 55 while Jiu-Jitsu, according to members of the Alvin C Palmer Memorial FOP Lodge in Philadelphia. Morozin, of New Freedom, PA had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement, serving with multiple police departments before most recently joining the Baltimore Police Department, his obituary states. Morozin, affectionately known as "Big John" to some, attended Penn State University before pursuing a career in law enforcement, according to his obituary on the Fluehr Funeral Home w…
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Florida Man Charged In Murder Of Woman At Pennsylvania Club
A Florida man has been charged with killing a woman and injuring a man at an Allentown after-hours club in 2023, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. Alberto Jose Rios-Santiago, 26, of Deltona, Florida, was arrested in Florida and is awaiting extradition to Lehigh County, authorities said. Rios-Santiago is charged with felony criminal homicide, two counts of felony aggravated assault, and one count of misdemeanor possessing instruments of crime, according to the DA's office. The charges stem from a dead…
Police & Fire
Second PA Firefighter Accused Of Faking University Of Maryland Training
A second former Paxtang firefighter is facing charges of forgery in a fire service training certificate scheme, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Kyle Walcott, 44, of Harrisburg, allegedly submitted 16 fraudulent fire service training certificates—purportedly from the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute—to both the Paxtang Fire Company and Middletown Fire Department, according to Swatara Township Police. University representatives confirmed the certificates were fake, authorities said. Walcott used them to misrepresent his training and qualifications while serving …
Police & Fire
Child Rape Investigation Underway In Upper Chichester: Police
A child rape investigation is ongoing in Upper Chichester, Upper Chichester Township police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The investigation began on Dec. 17, 2024, when police received a report of inappropriate contact involving a juvenile victim. Detectives identified 31-year-old Christopher Conley as the suspect, and an arrest warrant was issued on Feb. 11, 2025, police said. Conley is wanted on the following charges, according to his docket: Felony Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse With a Child Felony Rape of a Child Misdemeanor Indecent Assault – Person Less Than 13 Years of…
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