Jet Fuel Spill In PA Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene Jet Fuel Spill In PA Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene Jet Fuel Spill In PA Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene
Jet Fuel Spill In PA Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene Approximately 60,000 gallons of jet fuel spilled from an underground pipeline in Montgomery County after a drilling crew struck it, prompting a shelter-in-place order, road closures, and a massive hazardous materials response, authorities said. Residents near the spill in Upper Merion Township may continue smelling fuel as weather conditions change, but air monitoring has not detected contaminants above health-based safety levels, according to an update issued by township police at 10:27 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The spill happened near East Fourth Street (River Road) and Coates Street on Thursd…

Get Daily Voice
In
Your Inbox

Get important news about your town as it happens.

Your Daily Voice Site

Knife-Wielding Man Killed By Police In PA Park, DA Says Knife-Wielding Man Killed By Police In PA Park, DA Says Knife-Wielding Man Killed By Police In PA Park, DA Says
Knife-Wielding Man Killed By Police In PA Park, DA Says A man holding a large knife was shot and killed by two police officers in a Pennsylvania park after threatening and advancing toward them, authorities announced on Saturday, Nov. 7. Norristown police encountered the man in Elmwood Park at 8:50 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. The man threatened the officers and advanced toward them while displaying the knife, according to the release. Two officers fired their weapons, striking him. Officers rendered aid, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. His identity is being withhe…
NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside PA Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside PA Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside PA Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing
NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside PA Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing A father of 17 was shot in the head while sitting in a parked vehicle outside a Pennsylvania convenience store. More than three years later, a second Philadelphia man has been convicted in his killing, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Rasheed Quayle Tisdale, 32, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy to commit criminal homicide following a four-day jury trial before Northampton County Judge Abraham P. Kassis on Thursday, Nov. 5, District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta announced. The conviction stems from the Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, shooting death of Legious Robert Minder Sr., 46, a N…
Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says
Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says A woman found dead on a recycling facility’s conveyor belt is being remembered by her daughter for the care she showed others, as investigators work to determine what happened. Deputies responded to Kimble Recycling in Twinsburg Township, Ohio, around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after a body was discovered, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The Summit County Medical Examiner identified the woman as Billie Jo Douglas, 55, of Akron. Twinsburg Township is about 20 miles north of Akron. Workers discovered Douglas while processing delivered recyclable materials at the facility, loca…
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

Your Community

These PA Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List These PA Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List These PA Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
These PA Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

Breaking News

Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report
Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report The coach of one of New Jersey's top-ranked girls high school soccer teams has reportedly been suspended after popping a bottle of champagne to celebrate her 100th career win. Karen Anderson, head coach of the Paul VI High School girls soccer team in Marlton, was seen celebrating in a video that surfaced on social media after her team defeated Notre Dame 2-0 in the Non-Public A quarterfinals on Thursday, Nov. 5, securing her milestone victory, NJ Advance Media reports. Anderson told the outlet that parents had handed her the bottle during a celebration they organized after her 100th win. Sh…

Jobs

On Your Side

Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar
Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

On Your Side

Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar
Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

National Interest

Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep
Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep The IRS updated key numbers that could change how much of your income goes toward federal taxes. The adjustments apply to tax year 2027, generally covering returns filed in 2028, according to IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-35. They include higher income thresholds for tax brackets, larger standard deductions, and increased limits for several family tax credits. The seven federal income tax rates remain unchanged. What shifts is how much taxable income falls within each bracket. The standard deduction rises to $33,200 for married couples filing jointly, up $1,000. Single taxpayers and married p…