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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010.
"The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Fentanyl, Meth, And Guns: PA Dealer Caught In Stolen Car Bust Sentenced
A Harrisburg drug trafficker with a stolen car, piles of meth, fentanyl, and illegal guns is heading to federal prison, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Kyle Malik Jones, 33, was sentenced to 160 months behind bars on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said.
His downfall began on March 17, 2021, when Susquehanna Township police found a stolen vehicle parked outside a hotel. The car alarm went off, and Jones walked out of his hotel room to shut i…
Officer Killed At Upmc Funeral, Memorial Fund, And Final Wish Announced
West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte will be laid to rest this week after he was killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County on Saturday, Feb, 22. His family, fellow officers, and an outpouring of community support are ensuring his legacy of service and sacrifice is never forgotten.
Funeral Service Details
Duarte’s funeral will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, PA.
Due to high attendance expectations, seating arrangements are as follows:
Seating inside the c…
PA Teen Dies Suddenly After Flu Complications, 600+ Mourners Attend Funeral
Christian Theodore Todd, 16, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, after falling ill with the flu. His death has left his family and community in shock and heartbreak, with more than 600 mourners gathering to honor his life—the largest service ever hosted by the funeral home, his family told Daily Voice on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Born on Feb. 13, 2008, in Harrisburg, Christian was the son of Eric T. and Waneta J. (Johnson) Todd, according to his obituary posted by Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home. A junior at Greencastle-Antrim High School, he also att…
Murder Suspect Shot Dead By Police In Harrisburg, 'Justified,' DA Rules
A murder suspect who rammed a police cruiser and pointed a loaded gun at officers was shot dead in Harrisburg, Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The use of deadly force was ruled justified.
Santiago Gutierrez, 29, was wanted for the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Jhonny Torres on Nectarine Street in Harrisburg on Sunday, Dec. 8, Chardo said. He fled the scene after gunning Torres down in the street, police said.
Penbrook Borough Police received a tip on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that Gutierrez was driving a white tractor-trailer near the city’s boundary,…
A$AP Rocky Of PA Found Not Guilty Of Hollywood Shooting, Avoids Prison
Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend on a Hollywood street, dodging more than two decades behind bars, Los Angeles jurors decided on Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to multiple media outlets and court records.
The 36-year-old hip-hop star—whose real name is Rakim Mayers—was cleared of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm after jurors deliberated for just three hours.
A$AP Rocky, who has ties to Harrisburg, PA, and Elmwood Park, NJ, where he spent part of his youth, has long referenced his East Coast roots in his music and ris…
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…
Ex-BF Killed Gabby Morgan, Mom In PA Attack Before Suicide: DA (Update)
The ex-boyfriend of a Mount Joy teen shot and killed her mother before abducting her, leading police on a high-speed chase that ended with him fatally shooting her and then himself, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
The Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office has concluded its review of the kidnapping and fatal shooting of 19-year-old Gabriella "Gabby" Morgan and her mother, Kimberly Day-Miller, by 21-year-old Ricky Shannon of Altoona on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
An investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, along with forensic findings and extensive video evidence, confir…
Stranger Enters Harrisburg Home, Sexually Assaults Mom, Child Before Arrest: Police
A man broke into a Harrisburg home, inappropriately touched a woman and her child, and was later arrested, Lower Paxton Township police said on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Rup Narayan Acharya, 55, entered a residence on the 4200 block of Catalina Lane on Jan. 15, where he allegedly assaulted the victims before they escaped to a neighbor’s house, police said.
Officers responded to a trespassing call and launched an investigation, identifying Acharya as the suspect. He was taken into custody on Feb. 3.
Acharya was charged with felony burglary, misdemeanor indecent assault, and misdemeanor recklessly en…
Estate Of PA “Grammy” Sues For Wrongful Death Following Fatal I-81 Crash: Update
Editor's Note: Flock Freight, Inc. has been removed as a defendant from the lawsuit. This article has been updated to reflect that change.
The estate of a woman known lovingly as "Grammy" to her family is suing for her wrongful death after a tragic crash on Interstate 81, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Eileen Beck, 80, who was born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey, and her companion John Sheltman, 79 — both with ties to Selinsgrove but most recently lived in Towada — were in a Subaru Outback. Lieu Nguyen, 49, of Har…
PA Dad Used Pen Camera To Record Victims In Bathroom, Sexually Abused Boys: Affidavit
A Harrisburg dad is accused of sexually abusing two boys and secretly recording videos of them and another family member using a hidden pen camera, the Berks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Kemish A. Soto-Munet, 29, was charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, sexual abuse of children, invasion of privacy, and corruption of minors, according to investigators.
**WARNING THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE DISTURBING**
The investigation began on Sunday, July 28, 2024, with a Childline referral alle…
$20 Dollars Offered To 9-Year-Old Girl By Accused Harrisburg Rapist: Affidavit
A 66-year-old Harrisburg man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl at her family’s home, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
Arnold Courtney was arrested by the Harrisburg Police and U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday, Jan. 21. He is charged with Felony Rape of a Child, Felony Aggravated Indecent Assault, Felony Corruption of Minors, and Misdemeanor Indecent Assault, according to police.
The investigation began on Saturday, Jan. 11, when the child, identified in court documents as OM, confided in a female relative, that Courtney …
Attempted Murder-Suicide Leaves Two Critically Injured In Harrisburg: Police
A man allegedly shot a woman before turning the gun on himself at Hall Manor in Harrisburg early Wednesday morning, police said.
Harrisburg police were called to the 17 row of Hall Manor at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, for a report of a shooting, according to a release.
When officers arrived, they found two adults, a man and a woman, suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Investigators believe the man shot the woman before inflicting a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities detailed in the re…
Double Murder Outside Harrisburg Restaurant Leads To Life Sentence
A Harrisburg man who killed two people outside a fried chicken restaurant in April 2022 will spend the rest of his life in prison, officials announced on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Jeremy Bailey, 34, was sentenced by President Judge Scott Arthur Evans on Monday, Jan. 15, to two consecutive life terms without parole for the murders of Leonard Quattlebaum, 31, and Nelbenson Sanchez, 39, according to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office.
The shootings occurred in the early hours of April 3, 2022, outside the USA Fried Chicken store at 13th and Derry streets in Harrisburg. Prosecutors said Bail…
Man Assaults Guest, Officers At Lower Paxton Ramada Inn: Police
A Harrisburg man is accused of assaulting a hotel guest, staff, and officers during a violent outburst at the Ramada Inn, police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Aqudre Quailes, 27, was arrested after Lower Paxton Township police were dispatched to the hotel on North Mountain Road for reports of a man physically attacking people, including two innocent bystanders on Monday, Jan. 13.
Upon arriving, officers encountered Quailes, who allegedly assumed a fighting stance and ignored commands. He is accused of lunging at an officer and attempting to grab a Taser before being subdued with the device…
