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Man Dies After Falling Into Allegheny River In Downtown Pittsburgh: Officials A man died after reportedly falling into the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh and being pulled from the water by rescue divers, authorities announced. Pittsburgh River Rescue, EMS, firefighters, and police were dispatched around 3:15 p.m. to the downtown side of the Allegheny River between the Sixth and Seventh Street bridges, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The adult man had reportedly fallen into the river from the downtown riverwalk, officials said. River Rescue divers searched the water and located the man, bringing him to the surface at 3:46 p.m., approximately 31 minutes…

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'Hollywood' ID'd As Victim Shot Dead In PA Home; Suspect Caught Weeks Later 'Hollywood' ID'd As Victim Shot Dead In PA Home; Suspect Caught Weeks Later 'Hollywood' ID'd As Victim Shot Dead In PA Home; Suspect Caught Weeks Later
'Hollywood' ID'd As Victim Shot Dead In PA Home; Suspect Caught Weeks Later A 21-year-old Chester County man wanted for shooting a Harrisburg man to death inside his bedroom following a day of arguing has been arrested, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Derek English III, of Downingtown, was arrested Tuesday by the Harrisburg Bureau of Police and the U.S. Marshals Service, according to an updated police release. English faces charges of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm prohibited, and carrying a firearm without a license in connection with the killing of 53-year-old Dowane Lewis. Lewis was found dead on the bedroom floor of a second-floor apar…

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School Bus Carrying 20 Students, Passenger Van Crash In Lancaster County School Bus Carrying 20 Students, Passenger Van Crash In Lancaster County School Bus Carrying 20 Students, Passenger Van Crash In Lancaster County
School Bus Carrying 20 Students, Passenger Van Crash In Lancaster County A school bus carrying approximately 20 students and a passenger van collided in Lancaster County on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, emergency dispatchers said. The crash was reported at approximately 4 p.m. at the intersection of Slaymaker Hill Road and North Kinzer Road in Paradise Township, according to Lancaster County-Wide Communications. The incident was classified as a mass transit vehicle accident in emergency dispatch logs. Multiple emergency units were dispatched to the scene, including ambulances, an intermediate life support unit, a medical unit, and emergency management personnel, …

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Unauthorized Person Found Inside Montco School, Students, Staff Evacuated Unauthorized Person Found Inside Montco School, Students, Staff Evacuated Unauthorized Person Found Inside Montco School, Students, Staff Evacuated
Unauthorized Person Found Inside Montco School, Students, Staff Evacuated Students and staff at a Pennsylvania technical school were evacuated after an unauthorized person was discovered inside the building on Tuesday, Oct. 13, authorities announced. The Eastern Center for Arts and Technology was evacuated to the nearby Upper Moreland High School campus in Montgomery County as a precaution, according to an alert issued at 2:47 p.m. All students and faculty members were safe, accounted for, and unharmed, officials said. The Eastern campus was expected to remain closed for several hours while authorities conducted an investigation. Officials did not immediately r…

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Montco Teen Flees Cops During Car Meet At NJ Kohl's, Police Say Montco Teen Flees Cops During Car Meet At NJ Kohl's, Police Say Montco Teen Flees Cops During Car Meet At NJ Kohl's, Police Say
Montco Teen Flees Cops During Car Meet At NJ Kohl's, Police Say A 17-year-old Pennsylvania boy was arrested after police say he tried fleeing officers during a reckless driving gathering in a New Jersey parking lot early Sunday, Oct. 11. Police responded to the Kohl's parking lot at 3 Millcreek Drive in Secaucus around 4:34 a.m. after receiving reports of several vehicles driving recklessly, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Officers attempted to stop one of the vehicles, but the driver fled, police said. Police eventually stopped the vehicle and arrested the 17-year-old driver from Pottstown, PA, on charges of eluding and riot: failure to disp…

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The Time is Now for PA to Have a Clear AI Education Policy: Op-Ed The Time is Now for PA to Have a Clear AI Education Policy: Op-Ed The Time is Now for PA to Have a Clear AI Education Policy: Op-Ed
The Time is Now for PA to Have a Clear AI Education Policy: Op-Ed Artificial intelligence conjures up many feelings. For some, AI technology is a doomsday scenario: killer robots, job loss, and data centers. Yet for others, it’s the promise of utopia: cures for cancer, safer communities, and an economic boom. Call me a skeptic about AI ushering in a future free from irreversible medical issues and a simpler life where people want for nothing. But for the sake of argument, let’s assume that those goals are achievable. Seemingly incurable diseases will not be defeated by AI unless there are researchers and medical professionals who can use this tool to unde…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Power Grid Emergency Issued In PA: What To Know About Unusual October Alert Power Grid Emergency Issued In PA: What To Know About Unusual October Alert Power Grid Emergency Issued In PA: What To Know About Unusual October Alert
Power Grid Emergency Issued In PA: What To Know About Unusual October Alert The world's largest power grid operator has issued an emergency alert as unusually warm October weather and widespread equipment outages put pressure on electricity supplies across the region, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. PJM Interconnection issued a Maximum Generation Alert and Load Management Alert for Tuesday, Oct. 13, as higher electricity demand and planned equipment outages put pressure on the regional power supply. The alerts mean power companies are being asked to keep as much equipment running as possible, including postponing maintenance that could take power plants or t…

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Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison
Duct-Taped Passenger Facing Federal Prison The American Airlines passenger who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties during a flight that was diverted to Maryland is now facing a much bigger problem on the ground. Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, was indicted on charges stemming from a confrontation aboard a Dallas-to-Newark flight that was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County on Thursday, Sept. 3. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment on Tuesday, Oct. 13, alleging that Lundeen assaulted a fellow passenger and interfered with flight attendants and cre…

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Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Pennsylvania Hospital, Police Say Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Pennsylvania Hospital, Police Say Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Pennsylvania Hospital, Police Say
Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Pennsylvania Hospital, Police Say A 19-year-old trauma patient attacked a nurse who was helping care for her at a Pennsylvania hospital, leaving the healthcare worker with visible injuries, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The assault happened at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, located at 503 North 21st Street in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, around 5:51 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, according to East Pennsboro Township police. Officers responded to the hospital after receiving a report that a member of the medical staff had been assaulted. The nurse told investigators that a trauma patient phy…

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Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued
Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued A man was killed, a firefighter suffered burns, and two people were rescued from a raging apartment fire that tore through a three-story building in West Philadelphia on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, according to fire officials and media reports. Firefighters were dispatched to the 4400 block of Chestnut Street, near the intersection of 44th Street in University City, around 6:20 a.m., according to 6ABC Action News. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames pouring from the third floor of the building, with fire spreading through the roof. Aerial footage captured flames shooting into the mo…

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WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ WATCH: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’
Watch: Humpback Whale Crashes Into Small Boat Off Long Island Coast: ‘Holy!’ A giant humpback whale crashed into a boat off the coast of Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 10. The shocking collision was captured on video by Steven Heid, who shared the clip on social media. The whale approached Heid’s boat quickly as he was fishing in Moriches Inlet, the video shows. It appeared to be feeding, as dozens of fish are seen flying through the air in the moments before the whale slammed into the boat’s side. View this post on Instagram While the whale made solid contact with the side of the boat, appearing to even “bite” the sid…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday. The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident. "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback
Krispy Kreme Reveals Huge Northeast Expansion Plans Amid Financial Comeback Krispy Kreme is baking up dozens of new restaurants across the New York City region as the doughnut chain works to recover from financial struggles. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company announced plans to open 33 new shops across the metropolitan area over the next five years in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The expansion will also include communities surrounding the city, including on Long Island and in New Jersey. Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC, a longtime partner that already operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.  "We lo…

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Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident
Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Down After Cybersecurity Incident Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and several other major grocery chains went offline on Monday, Oct. 12, after their parent company reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its network. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant that operates thousands of stores across the United States, confirmed the security issue in a statement issued Monday. The company said it had taken some systems offline as a precaution while investigating the incident. "Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue," the company said. "This includes taking some systems offl…

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Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report
Starbucks Could Buy Chipotle In Historic Restaurant Merger: Report Starbucks is considering a massive takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill in what could become the largest restaurant acquisition in history, according to a report. The coffeehouse giant has worked with advisers for months on a possible purchase of Chipotle, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, Oct. 8. The potential deal would bring together two of the nation's biggest restaurant chains. It's unclear whether Starbucks has made a formal offer to Chipotle, which has a market value of about $41 billion. People familiar with the discussions told FT that a deal could face ma…

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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries. Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls. The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising. The recall i…

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Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit
Reese's Pumpkins Add New Warning After $5M Halloween Candy Lawsuit Reese's put a new warning on its pumpkin-shaped candies after a false-advertising lawsuit claimed they weren't very spooky. The Hershey Company has added a disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging that reads, "Carving not on actual product," according to the candy's website listing. The warning appears beneath a picture of the chocolate pumpkin with eyes and a mouth resembling a jack-o'-lantern, even though the actual candy doesn't have a carved face. The new warning replaces an earlier disclaimer that read, "Decorating Suggestion." Hershey hasn't explained why the wordin…

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Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO) Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (VIDEO)
Overboard Cruise Passenger Found Alive During Overnight Sea Rescue (Video) A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger was rescued after going overboard and spending hours in the sea off the coast of Greece. The 44-year-old woman from El Salvador fell from the Odyssey of the Seas about 83 miles southwest of the Greek island of Zakynthos on Friday, Oct. 9, the Hellenic Coast Guard said. The incident happened on a week-long cruise that departed Civitavecchia, Italy, on Sunday, Oct. 4, according to CruiseMapper. The Coast Guard launched a search involving rescue boats, passing ships, and a Greek Air Force helicopter. A cargo ship helping with the search sp…

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Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals
Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals A familiar snack is drawing scientific interest for what it might offer beyond a satisfying crunch: better sleep. Pistachios contain a combination of nutrients and plant compounds that could support sleep, according to a review published in Nutrition Research Reviews. Researchers from Augusta University, Columbia University, and Spain’s Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition examined existing evidence. Their conclusion is promising but preliminary: Trials directly testing whether eating pistachios improves human sleep are still needed. The review highlights vitamin B6, magnesi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: UPenn, Bucknell, Lehigh Tops In PA New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: UPenn, Bucknell, Lehigh Tops In PA New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: UPenn, Bucknell, Lehigh Tops In PA
New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: UPenn, Bucknell, Lehigh Tops In PA Northeast colleges are making a strong showing in a ranking focused on what happens after students leave campus. Seven of the top 10 schools in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Colleges ranking are in the Northeast, with Princeton University taking the top spot. The second annual list identifies 50 US colleges whose graduates achieve strong career outcomes, based on LinkedIn’s alumni data. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology give Massachusetts two places among the top four. Other Northeast schools in the top 10 include Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania, Corn…

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October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance
October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance One of autumn’s signature meteor showers is approaching its peak, but catching its brightest moments will take more than a quick glance outside. The Orionids peak overnight Wednesday, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, NASA says. Known for their speed and brightness, the meteors can leave glowing trails and occasionally produce brilliant fireballs. The shower typically delivers about 10 to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. This year, however, moonlight will make some of the fainter streaks harder to spot. A waxing gibbous moon will brighten the sky during part of the peak night, accordin…

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Cherry Hill Deli Faces State-Imposed Penalty Over Words It's Used For 25 Years Cherry Hill Deli Faces State-Imposed Penalty Over Words It's Used For 25 Years Cherry Hill Deli Faces State-Imposed Penalty Over Words It's Used For 25 Years
Cherry Hill Deli Faces State-Imposed Penalty Over Words It's Used For 25 Years A popular New Jersey deli is blasting the state after being hit with a proposed $1,000 penalty over its use of kosher-related terms, which the business says it has used for more than 25 years. The Kibitz Room, located at 100 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill, received a notice of violation and settlement offer from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs dated Wednesday, Oct. 7. The notice followed a Wednesday, Sept. 16 inspection in which investigators found the deli had violated state consumer protection laws and regulations governing how food is advertised as kosher, according to the do…

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