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Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria has been expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds. The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Late Tuesday night, Oct. 15, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced 1.8 million pounds of new products have been added to the recall. Info on …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Reading Firefighter, Dad Battling Cancer Gets Support From Ambulance Corps Reading Firefighter, Dad Battling Cancer Gets Support From Ambulance Corps
Reading Firefighter, Dad Battling Cancer Gets Support From Ambulance Corps First responders have come together to help a lifelong firefighter and father of two from Reading who is battling cancer.  The Lower Alsace Volunteer Ambulance Association is raising money for Christopher Bixler and his family as he ongoes chemotherapy treatments, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched Sunday, Sept. 1. Chris is a career firefighter and paramedic with over 20 years of service to his community. "The physical nature of his line of work combined with the intense toll chemo takes on his body has forced Chris to take extended leave from his work," the GoFundMe expla…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Biden Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses VP Kamala Harris To Be New Nominee Biden Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses VP Kamala Harris To Be New Nominee
Biden Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses VP Kamala Harris To Be New Nominee President Joe Biden has just announced he is pulling out of the 2024 race against Republican nominee Donald Trump. In a letter to "My Fellow Americans" released just before 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, Biden said: “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. “And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.” The news comes amid concerns over the 81-year-old Biden's health, which were loudly …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
7-Month-Old Baby's Accused Shooter Arrested In Philadelphia, Police Say 7-Month-Old Baby's Accused Shooter Arrested In Philadelphia, Police Say
7-Month-Old Baby's Accused Shooter Arrested In Philadelphia, Police Say A 28-year-old woman has been arrested in the shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Philadelphia, police said. Harrowing video captured Dominique Billips shooting the baby at point-blank range on the 400 block of Meridian Street around 5:50 p.m. Thursday, July 18, as reported by Daily Voice. The baby was rushed to the hospital in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound in his right leg, police said. He was transferred to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for further treatment and was in stable condition as of press time. Meanwhile, Billips was identified as the suspect and was locate…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Founder Of Chesco Horse Rescue Badly Hurt In Car Accident, Loved Ones Say Founder Of Chesco Horse Rescue Badly Hurt In Car Accident, Loved Ones Say
Founder Of Chesco Horse Rescue Badly Hurt In Car Accident, Loved Ones Say An animal welfare activist who runs a Chester County horse rescue is on the road to recovery after a deer leaped in front of her car last month, according to loved ones.  Lakyn Shultz swerved out of the animal's way and was "catapulted into a nearly fatal car accident," said organizers on her GoFundMe campaign.  Rescuers had to remove the 21-year-old from her crumpled vehicle, sending her to the hospital with a broken foot and forcing doctors to remove her spleen and part of her pancreas, those close to her said.  Cassimo and Rodeyo of Furvivors Wonderland Horse Res…

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by Mac Bullock
News
Cyberattack Impacts PA Hospitals Cyberattack Impacts PA Hospitals
Cyberattack Impacts PA Hospitals Hospitals across multiple states including some in Pennsylvania have been impacted by a cyberattack on health-care provider Prospect Medical Holdings. The incident happened Thursday, Aug. 3, at the California-based company which has facilities in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas, according to USA Today. The ransomware attack had Delaware County-based Crozer Health's systems offline, Crozer spokeswoman Lori Bookbinder tells Daily Voice. The attack impacted all of Crozer's sites (click here for a complete list). "We have experienced a ransomware attack that i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Forbes Ranks Penn Medicine Among 'America's Best Large Employers' Forbes Ranks Penn Medicine Among 'America's Best Large Employers'
Forbes Ranks Penn Medicine Among 'America's Best Large Employers' Forbes has compiled a list of the best large companies to work for in America, and one is in Pennsylvania. The list was compiled as a partner project with market research firm Statista. Forbes and Satista surveyed about 450,000 workers at US companies with at least 5,000 employees. They were asked if they'd recommend their employers to friends or family, and rate them on a scale from 0 to 10, Forbes explains. The results reflect the companies that were most highly recommended by their employees. Penn Medicine is ranked at number 30, and employs more than 44,200 individuals. The healthcare…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Half Of The Best Places To Retire Are In Pennsylvania, Report Says Half Of The Best Places To Retire Are In Pennsylvania, Report Says
Half Of The Best Places To Retire Are In Pennsylvania, Report Says Oh, did you think people wanted to retire on the beaches of Hawaii, or in the snowy mountains in Colorado, or the desert in New Mexico?  No, you read this headline correctly, US World & News Report says five of the top ten best places in the US to retire are in Pennsylvania for 2022-23 Pennsylvania can be diverse and wonderful, with it's nature and people— depending on where you live and who you ask.  Here's the methodology, the outlet evaluated the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans age 45 and older's expectations for retirem…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
3-Year-Old MontCo Girl Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle 3-Year-Old MontCo Girl Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle
3-Year-Old MontCo Girl Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle A 3-year-old Montgomery County girl has died of cancer, her family said.  Anna Lynn Yejin Brunner of Collegeville, daughter of Joseph and Ji Hyun Lee Brunner, succumbed to her illness on Tuesday, Oct. 20 after a nearly two-year battle, according to her obituary. Born in South Korea in 2019, Anna was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer presumed to be neuroblastoma just before Christmas in 2020, her family wrote on a GoFundMe campaign set up to assist with medical costs and raise awareness.  The Brunners, who were living in Japan at the time of the diagnosis, sought care at the Child…

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by Mac Bullock
Lifestyle
Central PA Phillies Fan Has Leg Amputated After Struck By Motorcycle, Loved Ones Say Central PA Phillies Fan Has Leg Amputated After Struck By Motorcycle, Loved Ones Say
Central PA Phillies Fan Has Leg Amputated After Struck By Motorcycle, Loved Ones Say While heading home after watching his beloved Philllies play a 9-1 game 3 divisional series victory over the Atlanta Braves, a central Pennsylvania man was seriously hurt in a crash — and now he's had his leg amputated, according to his family. Zacary Andregic, was walking home from Duke’s Bar and Grill in Wormleysburg when "he was struck by a motorcyclist fleeing a traffic stop at an extremely high rate of speed," on Friday, Oct. 14, Alison Andregic writes on a GoFundMe campaign page.  "His injuries were life altering. It is indeed a miracle that he is alive. He suffere…

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by Jillian Pikora
Neighbors
Community Rallies For Beloved Philly Restaurant Server Community Rallies For Beloved Philly Restaurant Server
Community Rallies For Beloved Philly Restaurant Server Guests at Booker's Restaurant and Bar in Philadelphia's Cedar Park neighborhood are on a first-name basis with Gerald Willis-Dean.  The beloved restaurant server has been a part of the Booker's team for three years, and is known to regulars for his lively demeanor and infectious passion.  But on Saturday, Oct. 8, Gerald was on his way to work when he was in a serious car crash on Baltimore Avenue, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up by his Booker's coworkers and friends.  "The accident sent him to the ICU with a bleeding brain, fractured face and multiple cuts and bruise…

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by Mac Bullock
News
Best Hospitals In Pennsylvania Ranked In Newly Released Report Best Hospitals In Pennsylvania Ranked In Newly Released Report
Best Hospitals In Pennsylvania Ranked In Newly Released Report US News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best hospitals in Pennsylvania. At the very top are Penn Presbyterian in Philadelphia and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Penn Presbyterian was nationally ranked in 12 specialties while UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside was nationally ranked in nine specialties. Two hundred twenty-seven hospitals in the Keystone state were evaluated, with the addition of health equity and cancer ratings. 15. Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia 13. Tie between Main Line Health Bryn Mawr Hospital and Doylestown Ho…

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Teen Girl Needs Formula, PA Mom Explains On TODAY Show Teen Girl Needs Formula, PA Mom Explains On TODAY Show
Teen Girl Needs Formula, PA Mom Explains On Today Show Amid the recent baby formula shortage, parents are speaking out about children and adults who require the food to live, according to a report by the TODAY show. Pennsylvania parents Devon McCollum and Natasha Hall spoke to the outlet about their 13-year-old daughter, who has a condition where benign tumors grow throughout her body — including her brain, which has caused her to develop epilepsy.  The Enola- based couple helps their daughter manage her condition with a strict keto diet relying on formula, the outlet reports.  People who use formula usually are advised to use one s…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Dr. Oz Is Running For U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania Dr. Oz Is Running For U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
Dr. Oz Is Running For U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania Doctor Mehmet Oz, who is known for his television shows, has officially launched his campaign for US Senate. I’m running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania because America needs a Conservative Republican to cure what’s wrong with Washington. I’m a world-class surgeon, fighter, and health care advocate stepping forward to cure our country’s ills. Watch my announcement video now! pic.twitter.com/yLhKsZm9sl — Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) November 30, 2021 The announcement about Oz entering the already crowded field of candidates was made via Twitter on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement reads: …

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Fmr. PA Gov. Tom Ridge Released From Hospital Fmr. PA Gov. Tom Ridge Released From Hospital
Fmr. PA Gov. Tom Ridge Released From Hospital The former Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Ridge-- who was also the first Secretary of Homeland Security-- has been released from a DC Hospital. Fmr. Gov. Ridge, 75, suffered a stroke on June 16, as Daily Voice previously reported. “Tom wants everyone to know how much he appreciates all those who have reached out to offer their prayers, words of encouragement and love,” said former Pennsylvania First Lady Michele Ridge. “It means so much to all of us. Tom hasn’t lost his sense of humor nor his determination as he begins this important therapy. We are grateful for all of the wonderful healthcar…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
PA Heart Surgeon Launches Bid For Governor PA Heart Surgeon Launches Bid For Governor
PA Heart Surgeon Launches Bid For Governor Renowned heart surgeon Dr. Nche Zama has launched a bid for Pennsylvania Governor. Born in Cameroon, Dr. Zama immigrated to the states when he was 14 and has worked at several state hospitals including Aria Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, York Hospital in York, Guthrie and Arnot Health, and Pocono Heart and Vascular Institute in East Stroudsburg, ABC reports. Dr. Zama describes himself as an “ardent supporter of educational, technological, business and healthcare excellence,” his campaign website says. “For too long, Pennsylvania has been sick,” he said. “Our economy,…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police: Berks Woman Made $11K By Forging Timesheets At Longterm Care Facilities Police: Berks Woman Made $11K By Forging Timesheets At Longterm Care Facilities
Police: Berks Woman Made $11K By Forging Timesheets At Longterm Care Facilities An area woman was arrested after she forged timesheets at two longterm healthcare facilities in Berks County, police said. Tylynn Sims forged the sheets between Dec. 16, 2020 and Jan. 17, 2021, Bern police said. Sims was fraudulently paid more than $11,000 before her scheme was uncovered, police said. It was not clear which facilities she worked at. Online records show Sims is 25 and lives in Reading. Sims admitted to the allegations and turned herself in to MDJ Brian Strand. She was released pending her preliminary hearing. 

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by Cecilia Levine
News
$4.8 Million Awarded to Pennsylvania To Train Direct Care Workers $4.8 Million Awarded to Pennsylvania To Train Direct Care Workers
$4.8 Million Awarded to Pennsylvania To Train Direct Care Workers Pennsylvania has been awarded more than $4.8 million in Direct Care Worker Training Grants (DCWTG) to improve the quality of care provided by direct care workers while earning family-sustaining wages, officials announced. "As demand increases for essential services provided by direct care workers, their safety and the quality of care they provide must be maintained,” Gov. Tom Wolf said in a statement. “Nearly 90 percent of direct care worker jobs are filled by women who receive limited health benefits and earn relatively low wages. These grants not only benefit our loved ones in l…

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by Nicole Acosta