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Bruce Springsteen Headlining Concert For Kamala Harris Campaign In Philly Bruce Springsteen Headlining Concert For Kamala Harris Campaign In Philly
Bruce Springsteen Headlining Concert For Kamala Harris Campaign In Philly The Boss is coming to Philly. Bruce Springsteen is headlining a concert in the City of Brotherly Love in support of the Harris-Walz campaign, the campaign announced. He'll be joining former President Barrack Obama in Philadelphia on Monday, Oct. 28 for a concert and rally, the Harris-Walz campaign said in a news release. Springsteen announced his support for Vice President Kamala Harris in an Instagram post on Thursday, Oct. 3. This event is part of a series of "When We Vote We Win" concerts focused on "driving enthusiasm and getting Pennsylvanians to vote early," according to the ca…
Body Found In VA Neighborhood ID'd As CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart, Network Says Body Found In VA Neighborhood ID'd As CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart, Network Says
Body Found In VA Neighborhood ID'd As CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart, Network Says The body found on a Fairfax County street in a Fairfax County neighborhood has been identified as that of 58-year-old CNN political commentator Alice Stewart, CNN announced. Sources tell Daily Voice that no foul play was suspected and she was believed to have suffered a medical emergency. Stewart, a veteran political commentator at CNN and Emmy Award-winning journalist, was found dead in a Belle View neighborhood early Saturday, May 18, as previously reported by Daily Voice. In a company email, CNN CEO Mark Thompson said Stewart was "a political veteran and an Emmy Award-winning …
Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset
Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset Frances Tiafoe's 2023 US Open run ended in an upset on Tuesday, Sept. 5. For Ben Shelton, though, it's only just begun. Tiafoe, who is ranked No. 10 in the world, fell to 20-year-old Shelton in the quarterfinals 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2, in Queens, NY. View this post on Instagram A post shared by US Open (@usopen) The match was historic in that it was the first time two Black men faced off, and that Shelton's win makes him the youngest American to reach the Open semis since Andy Roddick in 2003. He'll face Novak Djokovic on Friday, Sept. 8. Shel…
Son Of Former Philadelphia Eagle Hugh Douglas Killed In Car Crash Son Of Former Philadelphia Eagle Hugh Douglas Killed In Car Crash
Son Of Former Philadelphia Eagle Hugh Douglas Killed In Car Crash The son of former Philadelphia Eagle defensive end Hugh Douglas was killed in a car crash outside Atlanta on Labor Day. Douglas' son, also named Hugh Douglas, was studying business administration at Morehouse College and was set to graduate in the class of 2025. Both Douglas and his roommate, Christion Files Jr., were in a vehicle heading south on a roadway at a high rate of speed when they passed another vehicle at a curve, according to Morehouse officials and Georgia State Police. "The vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole, rotated, struck another power pole, and overturned,"…
PA Cities Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says PA Cities Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says
PA Cities Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says When protests against LGBTQ+ are on the rise, community members (and allies) may want to look for not only the best place to celebrate during Pride month but also the safest place to live.  Two Pennsylvania cities made LawnStarter's "2023's Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities" list. The study ranked America's "200 biggest U.S. cities based on 20 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ city, such as anti-discrimination policies, the share of same-sex households, and LGBTQ support resources," the organization said. Affordability, LGBTQ-friendly healthcare access, and "Pride-readiness," were also factored i…
NBA Player Surprises NJ Baker NBA Player Surprises NJ Baker
NBA Player Surprises NJ Baker The San Antonio Spurs may have wildly missed the NBA’s playoff bubble, but that didn’t stop one of their rookie guards from getting his favorite bubble tea not far from his New Jersey hometown. Hackensack native Dominick Barlow, 19, an undrafted rookie, picked up by the Spurs out of the Atlanta-based Team Overtime, returned to his hometown roots and enjoyed a treat from Zai’s Cappuccino Bubble Tea in Bergenfield, according to a post made on Monday, April 17 by members of the ecstatic business. Though the Spurs limped to the worst record in the Western Conference this season - tied with the …
FBI Offers $25K Reward For Pregnant Delco Woman's Accused Killer FBI Offers $25K Reward For Pregnant Delco Woman's Accused Killer
FBI Offers $25K Reward For Pregnant Delco Woman's Accused Killer Nearly two years after her killing, federal authorities are offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads them to Dianna Brice's accused killer.  The Upper Darby resident was 21 years old and four months along in her pregnancy when her mother reported her missing on March 30, 2021. Her body was discovered on April 5.  Justin Smith, who was dating Brice at the time, has been charged with her murder and that of her unborn child, but he's managed to evade police in the years since, authorities say.  The FBI is now offering a reward for tips that lead to Smith's capture.  The FBI i…
NJ Celebrity Hairstylist Charged With Trafficking Child Porn, Worked On 'Mrs. Maisel,' More NJ Celebrity Hairstylist Charged With Trafficking Child Porn, Worked On 'Mrs. Maisel,' More
NJ Celebrity Hairstylist Charged With Trafficking Child Porn, Worked On 'Mrs. Maisel,' More A Bergen County hairstylist to the stars is charged with trafficking more than 450 child sex abuse images, authorities said. Daniel Koye, 40, of Rutherford, was seized by Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents on Jan. 28 in Atlanta after detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office obtained a warrant for his arrest, they said. He's been held since then in the Clayton County Jail in Jonesboro, GA pending extradition to New Jersey, records show. Authorities began looking for Koye following a warranted search at his Ettrick Terrace apartme…
UPDATE: Tabby Found In Suitcase At JFK Airport Returns Home For Holidays UPDATE: Tabby Found In Suitcase At JFK Airport Returns Home For Holidays
Update: Tabby Found In Suitcase At JFK Airport Returns Home For Holidays A frisky feline who was recently rescued from a checked bag at JFK Airport enjoyed Thanksgiving at home, the TSA reports. Smells snuck into a suitcase on an Orlando-bound pre-holiday flight in what the Transportation Security Administration's Lisa Farbstein jokingly called a bid to pursue "a big mouse he heard was running around Disneyworld." The orange tabby "belonged to someone else" in the Brooklyn household and apparently stowed away when no one was looking, Farbstein said at the time. Kitty owners noted that it was paws-able, given cats' love for warm, secure spaces. We’re lettin…
Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage
Look What The TSA Screener Dragged In: Frisky Feline Found In JFK Airport Luggage It's not what you think: TSA agents at JFK Airport rescued a cat found in a traveler's luggage, but it wasn't caused by someone's cruelty. The orange tabby "belonged to someone else in the household" but apparently hopped into the traveler's suitcase when no one was looking, Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said. It is paws-able, kitty owners say. Good thing the stowaway was found, given the temperatures of pressurized cargo holds during flights. The suitcase had been checked before a flight to Atlanta, with a connector to Melbourne Orlando Airport in Flo…
Feds: NY Ex-Con Who Tried To Get Loaded Gun By Newark Airport Security Gets 3 Years, No Parole Feds: NY Ex-Con Who Tried To Get Loaded Gun By Newark Airport Security Gets 3 Years, No Parole
Feds: NY Ex-Con Who Tried To Get Loaded Gun By Newark Airport Security Gets 3 Years, No Parole An ex-con from New York must spend the next three years in federal prison, with no parole, for trying to slip a loaded, stolen gun and lots of ammunition past a security checkpoint at Newark Airport. Desmond Herring, 48, of Newburgh made a beeline for his gate when a TSA officer staffing the checkpoint X-ray monitor found the loaded weapon -- along with boxes of ammo -- in his carry-on bag on Nov. 29, 2021, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said. Port Authority police collected the bag and examined its contents, the TSA said at the time. Along with the 9mm pistol were 10 rou…
Foreigner Charged In $100M Ransomware Assault That Victimized Innocent Computer Users Foreigner Charged In $100M Ransomware Assault That Victimized Innocent Computer Users
Foreigner Charged In $100M Ransomware Assault That Victimized Innocent Computer Users A Russian and Canadian national who participated in a campaign that extorted tens of millions of dollars from Internet users will be brought to New Jersey to face federal charges, authorities announced. Mikhail Vasiliev, 33, of Bradford, Ontario, was among a group that began attacking more than 1,000 computer users in the U.S. and throughout the world as early as January 2020, federal officials said on Thursday, Nov. 10. Vasiliev and his fellow LockBit members demanded at least $100 million in ransom demands after locking up the victims' devices, they said. Vasiliev was arrested on Wednesd…
Ex-Con Fugitive From NJ Caught With Guns, Drugs, Ammo Faces Lengthy Federal Prison Stretch Ex-Con Fugitive From NJ Caught With Guns, Drugs, Ammo Faces Lengthy Federal Prison Stretch
Ex-Con Fugitive From NJ Caught With Guns, Drugs, Ammo Faces Lengthy Federal Prison Stretch Cedric Lewis had been out of state prison all of two months when detectives from the Essex County Sheriff's Office learned that he'd armed himself with a rifle, two pistols and a pair of extended magazines while selling heroin and cocaine. With the heat on, the Bloomfield ex-con headed south. Three months later, deputy U.S. marshals in Atlanta had him in custody. Lewis, 29, will be headed to federal prison for a much longer stretch than before after taking a deal from the government. Lewis pleaded guilty via videoconference with a federal judge in Newark on Thursday, July 28,  to two …
Motocross Stuntman Who Traveled Through NJ, NY, PA Charged With Raping Kids, Recording It Motocross Stuntman Who Traveled Through NJ, NY, PA Charged With Raping Kids, Recording It
Motocross Stuntman Who Traveled Through NJ, NY, PA Charged With Raping Kids, Recording It A motocross stunt rider who frequented New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania raped children and made videos of it while barnstorming the country in a traveling circus, federal authorities charged. Ryan Meyung, 30, “engaged six different minor victims in sexually explicit conduct to produce images of child sexual abuse” between 2019 and 2021, the Justice Department said. Meyung had already been charged locally in Georgia with child rape, aggravated kidnapping, tampering with evidence and criminal conspiracy. A federal indictment returned this week accuses him of producing, transporting and p…
Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philadelphians were celebrating as Lincoln Financial Field was among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. "This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and Philadelphia Soccer 2026," Mayor Jim Kenney said. "FIFA saw what we all know is true: Philadelphia is a welcoming, world-class city and we have the experience to deliver a fantastic experience for teams, fans, and sponsors alike. #TheBidIsWon." This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and @phlsoccer2026! FIFA saw what we all know is true: …
Ex-Con From NY State Admits Trying To Get Loaded Gun Through Newark Airport Security Ex-Con From NY State Admits Trying To Get Loaded Gun Through Newark Airport Security
Ex-Con From NY State Admits Trying To Get Loaded Gun Through Newark Airport Security An ex-con from New York admitted trying to slip a loaded, stolen gun through the security checkpoint at Newark Airport late last year, authorities said. Desmond Herring, 48, of Newburgh, NY made a beeline for his gate when a TSA officer staffing the checkpoint X-ray monitor found the loaded weapon -- along with boxes of ammo -- in his carry-on bag on Nov. 29, 2021, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said. Port Authority police collected the bag and examined its contents, the TSA said at the time. Along with the 9mm pistol were 10 rounds loaded into a magazine, along with anot…
Imprisoned Gunman Who Killed Wife, Good Samaritan At Clifton Church Wants New Trial Imprisoned Gunman Who Killed Wife, Good Samaritan At Clifton Church Wants New Trial
Imprisoned Gunman Who Killed Wife, Good Samaritan At Clifton Church Wants New Trial A convict who's 10 years into serving two life sentences for shooting and killing his wife and a congregant at a Clifton church wants New Jersey's highest court to overturn his conviction. Joseph "Sanish" Pallipurath, 40, argues in an appeal to the state Supreme Court that his attorney should have mounted an insanity defense during his trial in Superior Court in Paterson in 2011. Reshma James, 24, had been trying to flee an abusive arranged marriage in India that continued after Pallipurath brought her back with him to California, prosecutors said at the time. James obtained a r…
FBI Offers $25K Reward For Capture Of Philly Man Wanted For Murder Of Pregnant DelCo GF FBI Offers $25K Reward For Capture Of Philly Man Wanted For Murder Of Pregnant DelCo GF
FBI Offers $25K Reward For Capture Of Philly Man Wanted For Murder Of Pregnant DelCo GF The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of a Philadelphia man wanted in the murder of his 21-year-old pregnant girlfriend from Delaware County. Investigators have been looking for Justin Smith, 23, since an arrest warrant was issued in April following the death of Dianna Brice, 21, and her unborn child, according to the FBI. Brice, of Upper Darby, went missing on March 30 and was discovered dead on April 5 in a wooded area near 58th Street and Eastwick Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities said. Authorities believe Smith shot Brice in the…
TSA: Ex-Con Bolts Newark Airport Security Checkpoint After Agent Finds Gun In His Bag TSA: Ex-Con Bolts Newark Airport Security Checkpoint After Agent Finds Gun In His Bag
TSA: Ex-Con Bolts Newark Airport Security Checkpoint After Agent Finds Gun In His Bag An ex-con from Georgia who tried to board a flight at Newark Airport with a stolen gun made a beeline for his gate when TSA officers found the loaded weapon in his carry-on, authorities said. An alarm sounded when a TSA officer staffing the checkpoint X-ray monitor spotted the weapon -- along with boxes of ammo -- on Monday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said. Port Authority police collected the bag and examined its contents. Meanwhile, a TSA supervisor and lead officer followed the traveler, who grabbed his other belongings and tipped away toward his gate, the agency s…
1st Degree Murder Charge For Killer Of Pennsylvania Teen Featured In Documentary 1st Degree Murder Charge For Killer Of Pennsylvania Teen Featured In Documentary
1st Degree Murder Charge For Killer Of Pennsylvania Teen Featured In Documentary Chay'nce Quadier King-Henderson's suspected killer has been apprehended and charged with first degree murder, according to Harrisburg police. Kaewon Kashif Layton, 15, of Harrisburg was arrested on Thursday for his involvement in the shooting death of the 16-year-old. King-Henderson was shot dead in the 2200 block of Berryhill Street on Thursday, April 1, around 1 a.m., as Daily Voice reported at the time. Chay'nce was a 10th grade student at SciTech, who worked at Hershey Park and attended Faith Deliverance Church, according to his obituary. He aspired to be a rapper and had already bee…
FBI Joins Search For Justin Smith; Boyfriend Accused Of Killing Pregnant Dianna Brice FBI Joins Search For Justin Smith; Boyfriend Accused Of Killing Pregnant Dianna Brice
FBI Joins Search For Justin Smith; Boyfriend Accused Of Killing Pregnant Dianna Brice The FBI has joined the search for a 23-year-old man wanted in the murder of his 21-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Dianna Brice, authorities announced. The FBI's Philadelphia field office is offering a monetary reward for information leading directly to the arrest of Justin Smith, according to a wanted poster released this week. Smith is known to have connections to Greensboro, North Carolina, and New Castle, Delaware. He has also been seen in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, Florida, and in Atlanta, Georgia, federal investigators said. FBI Wanted posterFBI Brice -- who was four-a…
'Help Is Here' White House Tour Begins This Week In NJ, PA 'Help Is Here' White House Tour Begins This Week In NJ, PA
'Help Is Here' White House Tour Begins This Week In NJ, PA President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris begin a "Help is Here" tour of the United States this week, beginning in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Biden's wife and Harris' husband will be making some of the local visits aimed at explaining and promoting the newly-signed $1.9 trillion federal stimulus package. First Lady Jill Biden, a native of Hammonton, will be in Burlington, New Jersey, on Monday and President Biden plans a stop in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.  The president was born in Scranton, and his wife grew up in South Jersey. "They’re eager to get out …