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3rd Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Berks Teen: Report 3rd Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Berks Teen: Report
3rd Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Berks Teen: Report A third person was arrested for the shooting death of a Berks County teen on Friday, Nov. 8, according to an affidavit. Gavin Will, 17, of Reading, was charged for his role in the death of 19-year-old Christian Disla in the 1300 block of Muhlenberg Street on Monday, April 1, according to the  affidavit. Will; Brothers, Luis Santos-Cruz, 19, of Reading; and Jonielle Cruz, 17, of Doylestown, acted together to ambush an unnamed second victim who Disla happened to be getting into the same vehicle with, the affidavit states. The second victim was uninjured. A single bullet struck Disl…
PA Senate Race Is Still 'Too Close To Be Called' As Casey Responds To McCormick Lawsuit PA Senate Race Is Still 'Too Close To Be Called' As Casey Responds To McCormick Lawsuit
PA Senate Race Is Still 'Too Close To Be Called' As Casey Responds To McCormick Lawsuit While the Associated Press may have called the Pennsylvania Senate race in favor of Republican Dan McCormick, the fight for the seat continues. "The number of provisional ballots expected from areas that favor Senator Casey, like Philadelphia and its suburbs, is further proof that this race is too close to be called," the Bob Casey Campaign said in a Friday, Nov. 8 news release.  "As the McCormick campaign admitted in their own lawsuit this morning, the counting of these ballots could have an 'impact on the outcome of the election,'" the news release states. There are still more than …
Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections
Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections Several artists with ties to Pennsylvania are among the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, announced today, showcasing the state's powerful influence on the music industry. From hometown pop icons like Taylor Swift to collaborations that span genres, Pennsylvania's imprint is undeniable in this year's top categories. The 2025 Grammy nominations, announced Friday, Nov. 8, feature several artists with connections to Pennsylvania. Notably: Taylor Swift, 34: Born in Reading and raised in Wyomissing, Swift has secured multiple nominations, including Album of the Year for "The Tortured Poets D…
Delaware Mom, NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Incident Delaware Mom, NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Incident
Delaware Mom, NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Incident A lovers' spat led police in Pennsylvania to a Delaware mom wanted as a fugitive from justice in New Jersey, authorities said Nov. 7. Officers took Tiffany Casapulla, 31, of New Castle, DE, into custody after responding to a domestic incident on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at approximately 5:18 p.m. on the 1100 block of Sterling Avenue in Linwood, PA, Lower Chichester police said. During their response, officers discovered Casapulla had outstanding arrest warrants from New Jersey. Once the domestic situation was secured, Casapulla was charged as a fugitive from justice under Title 42 Section 91…
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who PA Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Pennsylvania voters helped a candidate narrowly win the state, with Republican candidate Donald Trump edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in the most recent race.  Trump received 50.51% of the vote (3,457,446 votes) statewide, coming in just ahead of Harris who had 48.53% (3,322,052 votes), according to unofficial results from the Department of State posted on Wednesday, Nov. 6. In 2020, the numbers were similar but with Joe Biden on the winner's side, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice. Four years ago, Biden had 50.01% of …
All Eyes on Governor Shapiro for Essential ID/A Funding All Eyes on Governor Shapiro for Essential ID/A Funding
All Eyes on Governor Shapiro for Essential ID/A Funding As the dust settles from the 2024 election, Pennsylvania’s leaders must now prepare for the 2025 Legislative Session and the forthcoming Fiscal Year 24/25 budget debate, as families, caregivers, and individuals in the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) community look to Governor Josh Shapiro to champion crucial funding needs. Last year’s budget delivered a historic funding boost for ID/A services, reflecting Governor Shapiro’s deep commitment to this essential community. However, the final enacted budget fell $93 million short of the Governor’s proposed funding—a shortfall that cont…
Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States
Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States Crucial triumphs in the key battleground states have lifted former President Donald Trump back to the White House. The 78-year-old Trump was declared winner of the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris just before dawn on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Trump has been projected to win all three "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With big additional wins in North Carolina and Georgia, he has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the presidency, becoming the first president who will serve non-consecutive terms since former Democratic New York Gov. Grover…
BREAKING: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG BREAKING: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG
Breaking: York County DA Dave Sunday Elected PA AG The current York County District Attorney Dave Sunday is the projected winner of the race for Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, according to unofficial results by the Pennsylvania State Department. Republican Sunday flipped the role by defeating his Democratic opponent Eugene DePasquale with a margin of 51.2% to 49.5% with 94% of votes counted, numerous outlets reported.  The current AG, Michelle Henry was not running after being appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro to fill his shoes when he was elected Governor and vacated the AG role in 2022.  "Dave received his undergraduate degr…
BREAKING: Trump Projected Winner Of Pennsylvania BREAKING: Trump Projected Winner Of Pennsylvania
Breaking: Trump Projected Winner Of Pennsylvania Former President Donald J. Trump became the projected winner of Pennsylvania around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to multiple news outlets and based on unofficial PA State Department results.  The winner earns Trump the 19 electoral votes, the most of any swing states.   This will give him an Electoral College victory, as numerous outlets project.  The national popular vote remained too close to call at the time of publishing.  You can watch Trump speak to his supporters in the player below. Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks from Mar-a-…
Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 2nd US Congressional District Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 2nd US Congressional District
Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 2nd US Congressional District Election Day 2024 is in the books, and Pennsylvanians have chosen their next representatives in Congress, according to multiple outlets' projections based on unofficial results. In the commonwealth’s 2nd congressional district race, Brendan Boyle defeated Aaron Bashir for the House seat representing portions of Philadelphia, the AP projects. The incumbent was leading his republican party opponent by a margin of 68.7% to 31.3%, with 65.1% of the vote as of 11 p.m., according to the PA Department of State.  Thank you Philly! #PA2 https://t.co/qfCqOsQRRx — US Rep Brendan Boyle (@…
Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 13th US Congressional District Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 13th US Congressional District
Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 13th US Congressional District Election Day 2024 is in the books, and Pennsylvanians have chosen their next representatives in Congress, according to multiple outlets' projections based on unofficial results. In the commonwealth’s 13th congressional district race, John Joyce defeated Beth Farnham for the House seat representing portions of the Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, and Somerset counties, the AP projects. The incumbent was leading his democratic party opponent by a margin of 76.2% to 23.8%, with 67% of the vote in as of 11 p.m., according to the …
Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (UPDATE) Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (UPDATE)
Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (Update) Called-in and emailed bomb threats prompted evacuations at multiple polling places, the district's attorney's office confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The following morning the FBI informed they believe Russians were responsible. Threats were made at locations across Pennsylvania, according to a statement by Governor Josh Shapiro at a press conference on election night. None of the threats were credible, the Gov. Shapiro explained.  We can watch the conference in full in the player below.  Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt will hold a media update with @GovernorShapiro on t…
These PA Counties Voted For Trump In 2020 Election: See How Yours Voted These PA Counties Voted For Trump In 2020 Election: See How Yours Voted
These PA Counties Voted For Trump In 2020 Election: See How Yours Voted The mail ballot deadline is over and Election Day 2024 has arrived with many Pennsylvania voters out in force to vote in person. In 2020, Joe Biden narrowly won the state with 3,458,229 votes, with Donald Trump getting 3,377,674 votes. The vast majority of Pennsylvania counties were largely in favor of Trump. However, voters in major population centers like Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties were more in favor of Biden, helping him to edge Trump out slightly to win the state. Here's how each Pennsylvania County voted in the 2020 Election: Adams: 18,2…
Election Day 2024: How To Vote In Pennsylvania Election Day 2024: How To Vote In Pennsylvania
Election Day 2024: How To Vote In Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, it's time to vote.  What's on the ballot? Aside from the national race for president between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, there are races for U.S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey, and Republican David McCormick are the major party candidates. The U.S. House will have 17 incumbents seeking reelection. Additionally, multiple candidates are vying for the positions of Pennsylvania attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer. The specific candidates that appear on your ballot will depend on where you live.  What to bring? For various reasons, you may be asked…
$49M Settlement Over Drug Price Manipulation Could Benefit Consumers: PA AG $49M Settlement Over Drug Price Manipulation Could Benefit Consumers: PA AG
$49M Settlement Over Drug Price Manipulation Could Benefit Consumers: PA AG If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs between 2010 and 2016, you might be eligible for a refund as part of a $49.1 million multistate settlement, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Monday, Nov. 4. Pennsylvania joined 50 states and territories in a settlement with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex over alleged price manipulation and market control, impacting consumers by inflating prices and limiting competition. The companies will pay a combined $49.1 million and cooperate in ongoing multistate litigation, led by Connecticut, targeting 30 companies and …
Philly Judge Refuses To Block Musk's $1M Voter Lottery: Report Philly Judge Refuses To Block Musk's $1M Voter Lottery: Report
Philly Judge Refuses To Block Musk's $1M Voter Lottery: Report A Philadelphia judge denied a request to block the $1 million voter lottery Elon Musk and his America PAC have been holding in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Nov. 5, a report states. Philadelphia County Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta rejected the request made by the city's district attorney, Larry Krasner, whose lawsuit argues that the lottery is illegal in Pennsylvania, according to an NBC 10 News report. Krasner called the lottery a scam during the hearing and told the judge he'd sue pop star Taylor Swift if she attempted to run a similar giveaway, NBC 10 News states.  The…
'I Should Have Never Left The White House' Trump Says At PA Rally 'I Should Have Never Left The White House' Trump Says At PA Rally
'I Should Have Never Left The White House' Trump Says At PA Rally Former President Donald J. Trump bluntly laid out how he feels about the election in Pennsylvania at his latest rally in the Keystone State; held just two days before election day.  Late on Friday, Nov. 1, the Trump-Vance campaign team announced yet another Pennsylvania rally. This one was held in Lititz, at FlyADVANCED Lancaster located at 530 Airport Road with doors opening at 6 a.m. and "The 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump [Delivering] Remarks," at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Unsurprisingly, Trump told the crowd "I should have never left the White House," and discuss…
Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama In Montgomery County To Support Harris Campaign Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama In Montgomery County To Support Harris Campaign
Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama In Montgomery County To Support Harris Campaign Singer Alicia Keys will join former First Lady Michelle Obama in Montgomery County to support the Kamala Harris campaign. Keys, a Grammy Award winner, and the former First Lady will be rallying voters somewhere in Montgomery County on Saturday, Nov. 2, according to a Harris-Walz campaign news release. The exact time and location were not released at the time of publication. First Lady Jill Biden will be making three campaign stops in Pennsylvania on Sunday, Nov. 3, previous reporting by Daily Voice states. Trump is expected to be in Lititz on Sunday, before the both campaigns begin making…
First Lady Jill Biden Coming To King Of Prussia For Harris Campaign First Lady Jill Biden Coming To King Of Prussia For Harris Campaign
First Lady Jill Biden Coming To King Of Prussia For Harris Campaign First Lady Jill Biden will be making several campaign stops in Pennsylvania to support Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday, Nov. 3. The First Lady will be stopping in Bethlehem, King of Prussia, and Harrisburg to "encourage Pennsylvanians to make a plan to vote at iwillvote.com/PA," a news release states. Her first campaign stop will be in Bethlehem at 11 a.m. followed by the King of Prussia event at 1 p.m., according to the news release. The Harrisburg stop is scheduled for 3 p.m.  The exact locations where each event will be held was not released at press time. At around th…
Harris, Trump To Hold Dueling Campaign Events In PA On Eve Of Election Day Harris, Trump To Hold Dueling Campaign Events In PA On Eve Of Election Day
Harris, Trump To Hold Dueling Campaign Events In PA On Eve Of Election Day Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are holding dueling campaign events across Pennsylvania on Monday, Nov. 4. The two presidential candidates will be making stops all over the Keystone State on the eve of Election Day, including Allentown, Reading, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. The former president is also expected in Lititz on Sunday morning.  The Harris-Walz Campaign The Harris Campaign is scheduled for a stop in Allentown sometime in the early afternoon, according to a news release. Exact details on the location were not released as of press time. Harris …
Accused Pelosi Laptop Thief's Dad Convicted Of Child Abuse In Pennsylvania Accused Pelosi Laptop Thief's Dad Convicted Of Child Abuse In Pennsylvania
Accused Pelosi Laptop Thief's Dad Convicted Of Child Abuse In Pennsylvania The father of a Pennsylvania woman who was accused of stealing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's laptop was convicted of sexually abusing a girl on Wednesday, Oct. 30 — just two days after the trial began, according to court documents and the Dauphin County District Attorney's office.  Rickey Williams, 55, — a security guard from Dauphin County — touched the girl when she was between the ages of 8 and 18. Judge William T. presided over the trial.  She came forward about the abuse within two weeks after police allegedly caught him soliciting a video of a 14-ye…
Trump Campaign Calls Bucks Voter Deadline Extension 'Huge Win' For Election Integrity Trump Campaign Calls Bucks Voter Deadline Extension 'Huge Win' For Election Integrity
Trump Campaign Calls Bucks Voter Deadline Extension 'Huge Win' For Election Integrity The Trump-Vance campaign's lawsuit against Bucks County led to an extension for in-person absentee voting, which is a "huge win" for election integrity efforts, the campaign said. Bucks County voters will have until Friday, Nov. 1 to apply for, receive, or turn in a mail-in ballot, following a court order that was issued Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 30, according to prior reporting by Daily Voice.  Judge Jeffrey Trauger entered the order following a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign, Senate candidate Dave McCormick, and the Republican National Convention that same morning. "The Pe…
Democrat Activists In Philly Are Impersonating Election Officials: Trump Campaign Claims Democrat Activists In Philly Are Impersonating Election Officials: Trump Campaign Claims
Democrat Activists In Philly Are Impersonating Election Officials: Trump Campaign Claims Democrat activists in Philadelphia are wearing fake badges and claiming to be voter protection agents, according to the Trump campaign. "Radical leftists" are impersonating election officials to intimidate voters and "interfere with Pennsylvanians' right to cast their ballots," a Trump campaign news release states.  Three photos are shown in the news release depicting two badges and a T-shirt with "voter protection," "election protection," and "PA Dems Volunteer" printed on them.  The people wearing these shirts and badges "are not election officials and should not interfere with…
Here's How To Watch Kamala Harris's First Visit To PA Farm Show Complex Here's How To Watch Kamala Harris's First Visit To PA Farm Show Complex
Here's How To Watch Kamala Harris's First Visit To PA Farm Show Complex Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first appearance in the commonwealth's capital as part of the final stretch of her campaign for president.  The event is a rally at Giant Expo Hall in the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, located at 2300 N. Cameron St. in Harrisburg on Wednesday, Oct. 30.  The doors opened at 12:30 p.m. and all attendees were asked to arrive 3:30 p.m. A parking map was issued by the campaign. Troopers will be at the complex for extra security and to help the flow of traffic, Pennsylvania State Police told Daily Voice. "Please be ready to show an official…
Philly DA Sues Elon Musk, America PAC Over $1M Sweepstakes: Court Documents Philly DA Sues Elon Musk, America PAC Over $1M Sweepstakes: Court Documents
Philly DA Sues Elon Musk, America PAC Over $1M Sweepstakes: Court Documents The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is suing Elon Musk and his America PAC over the $1 million sweepstakes both parties have been running at town halls in Pennsylvania. Musk and America PAC "are running an illegal lottery in Philadelphia (as well as throughout Pennsylvania)," the lawsuit states. The court document was posted online by CNN on Monday, Oct. 28. “The Philadelphia District Attorney is charged with protecting the public from public nuisances and unfair trade practices, including illegal lotteries," the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said in a Monday, Oct. 28 news…
'I Want To Put A Bullet In Your Head' PA Man Gets Jail For Anti-Semitic, Islamophobic Rant 'I Want To Put A Bullet In Your Head' PA Man Gets Jail For Anti-Semitic, Islamophobic Rant
'I Want To Put A Bullet In Your Head' PA Man Gets Jail For Anti-Semitic, Islamophobic Rant A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 16 months in prison for making threatening antisemitic, Islamophobic rants over the phone, authorities said. Yaniv Gola, 51, was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 22 after being charged for making phone calls threatening to injure, rape, and kill eight different victims, the US Department of Justice said in a news release.  After serving the prison time, Gola will be placed under three years of supervised release, the Department of Justice said. The calls were made between Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 and Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, according to the news release. Gola …
5 PA Breweries Win Big At Great American Beer Fest 5 PA Breweries Win Big At Great American Beer Fest
5 PA Breweries Win Big At Great American Beer Fest Five Pennsylvania breweries won big at Great American Beer Festival 2024, bringing medals back to the Keystone State from the competition in Colorado. The winners came from Hawley, Lancaster, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, according to the festival's winner's list. This event is held annually in Denver, Colorado, according to the festival's website. In 2024, the festival was held Oct 10 through Oct. 12. Here are the Pennsylvania winners: Wallenpaupack Brewing Co., of Hawley, took the gold medal for its Kroon ale in the Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale Category. Spring House Brewing C…
3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition 3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition
3 PA Voters Win $1 Million From Elon Musk For Signing America PAC Petition Three Pennsylvania voters were each awarded $1 million by Elon Musk after signing a petition for his America PAC during townhalls in the battleground state. "Two $1 MILLION checks have gone out to voters for signing our petition to support the Constitution," America PAC said on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday, Oct. 20. "A registered swing state voter who signs the petition will be selected to earn $1M as a spokesperson for America PAC every day until Election Day." Two $1 MILLION checks have gone out to voters for signing our petition to support the Constitution.A registered swing state v…
Yelp Reviews Disabled For McDonald's That Hosted Trump In Pennsylvania Yelp Reviews Disabled For McDonald's That Hosted Trump In Pennsylvania
Yelp Reviews Disabled For McDonald's That Hosted Trump In Pennsylvania Yelp has disabled reviews for the Bucks County McDonald's that hosted former-President Donald Trump on Sunday, Oct. 20. The Republican candidate for US President sported an apron at the Feasterville-Trevose McDonald's to work the fryer and fill orders at the drive-thru window, according to previous reporting by Daily Voice.  Trump stopped at the restaurant ahead of a townhall in Lancaster County as part of his efforts to win over voters in battleground state Pennsylvania. More than 145 reviews had already been posted before Yelp paused commenting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, an NBC 10 News re…
Deadline For PA Mail Ballots Is Days Away: Here's Everything You Need To Know Deadline For PA Mail Ballots Is Days Away: Here's Everything You Need To Know
Deadline For PA Mail Ballots Is Days Away: Here's Everything You Need To Know Pennsylvania doesn't have early voting like some states, but it does have mail ballots, which have to be applied for by Tuesday, Oct. 29. Registered Pennsylvania voters who want to vote by mail ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election must apply for their mail ballot online or in person by the Tuesday, Oct. 29 deadline, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said in a news release. Those who want to vote by mail are urged to apply for and return their completed ballot as soon as possible to ensure their vote is counted, according to the news release. You can apply for a mail ballot…
Threats To 'Skin' Political Official Lands PA Man Federal Charges: Indictment Threats To 'Skin' Political Official Lands PA Man Federal Charges: Indictment
Threats To 'Skin' Political Official Lands PA Man Federal Charges: Indictment A 62-year-old man was charged with threatening to kill a representative of a Pennsylvania state political party, the US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. John Pollard sent threatening text messages to the political party official on Friday, Sept. 6, according to the USDOJ.  Pollard was indicted for the crime and arrested on Monday, Oct. 21, federal authorities said. The official with the unnamed state political party had previously posted online that they were recruiting volunteers to help observe at the polls on Election Day, according to the indictment. This …