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Want On ‘Survivor’? CBS Bringing Open Auditions To Pennsylvania Want On ‘Survivor’? CBS Bringing Open Auditions To Pennsylvania Want On ‘Survivor’? CBS Bringing Open Auditions To Pennsylvania
Want On ‘Survivor’? CBS Bringing Open Auditions To Pennsylvania Think you have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition for $1 million? CBS is bringing "Survivor" auditions to Pennsylvania. An open casting call for the long-running reality competition series will be held at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a casting announcement released Monday, Oct. 5. The auditions will be held inside the casino's Event Center at 1001 North Delaware Avenue. Unlike the show's online application process, hopeful contestants can show up for the Philadelphia casting call without making an appointme…

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24-Year-Old Woman Killed In Airborne Crash, Landing On Opposite Side Of PA Highway 24-Year-Old Woman Killed In Airborne Crash, Landing On Opposite Side Of PA Highway 24-Year-Old Woman Killed In Airborne Crash, Landing On Opposite Side Of PA Highway
24-Year-Old Woman Killed In Airborne Crash, Landing On Opposite Side Of PA Highway A 24-year-old woman was killed after her vehicle left a Pennsylvania highway, flew over an embankment, crossed to the opposite side of the highway, and overturned late Saturday night, Oct. 3, state police announced Wednesday, Oct. 7. The crash happened on US Route 322 near mile marker 225.6 in Watts Township, Perry County, at 11:52 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Troop H-Newport. Investigators determined the woman was driving west when her vehicle went off the left side of the roadway for an unknown reason, police said. The vehicle traveled over an embankment, became airborne,…

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'Danger To The Community' Depraved Man Charged With 82 Felonies For Sharing Child Porn: PA AG 'Danger To The Community' Depraved Man Charged With 82 Felonies For Sharing Child Porn: PA AG 'Danger To The Community' Depraved Man Charged With 82 Felonies For Sharing Child Porn: PA AG
'Danger To The Community' Depraved Man Charged With 82 Felonies For Sharing Child Porn: PA AG A Pennsylvania man described as a “danger to the community” is facing 82 felony charges after investigators say they uncovered a cache of child sexual abuse material he possessed and shared, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 7. Timothy Paul Hoffman, 59, of Pottstown, is charged with 80 counts of sexual abuse of children and two additional felonies, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. The accusations were serious enough that a magisterial district judge ordered Hoffman held without bail, deeming him a “danger to the community,” the Attorney General’s Office said. The…

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Driver Dies After SUV Hits Cars, Strikes Pedestrian, Slams Into PA Building Driver Dies After SUV Hits Cars, Strikes Pedestrian, Slams Into PA Building Driver Dies After SUV Hits Cars, Strikes Pedestrian, Slams Into PA Building
Driver Dies After SUV Hits Cars, Strikes Pedestrian, Slams Into PA Building A 51-year-old driver died after his SUV rear-ended a car at a red light, crossed into oncoming traffic, hit another vehicle, struck a pedestrian, and slammed into a building in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, police said. The multi-vehicle crash happened on the 5100 block of Westminster Avenue at approximately 1:29 p.m., according to Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little. Investigators said the 51-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet Traverse westbound on Westminster Avenue when it struck the rear of a Nissan Sentra stopped at a red traffic signal. The Chevrolet continued o…

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Convicted Child Rapist Found Dead In PA Prison Cell; Investigation Launched Convicted Child Rapist Found Dead In PA Prison Cell; Investigation Launched Convicted Child Rapist Found Dead In PA Prison Cell; Investigation Launched
Convicted Child Rapist Found Dead In PA Prison Cell; Investigation Launched A convicted child rapist serving up to 52 years behind bars was found unresponsive in his Pennsylvania prison cell and later pronounced dead, prompting a state police investigation, officials announced Tuesday, Oct. 6. Geraldo J. Maldonado Jr., 43, was found unresponsive in his cell at the State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon on Monday, Oct. 5, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Prison staff and medical personnel immediately responded and began life-saving measures, officials said. EMS personnel continued advanced life support while Maldonado was taken to Penn …

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PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say
Police Officer, Father Of 5 Strangled To Death During Fight, Investigators Say A Pennsylvania police officer whose death was initially described as a “sudden medical emergency” was strangled to death during a fight, investigators now say. Michael “Mike” McGeehan, 44, a longtime Middlesex Township police officer and father of five, died following an altercation with 25-year-old Paden Edward Frey on July 11, according to the Lycoming Regional Police Department. Frey, of Cogan Station, was arrested at his home without incident early Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, with assistance from the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office, police said. He has been charged with murder, stran…

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Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports
Video Shows Drunk Woman Masturbating On American Airlines Flight: Reports Graphic video shared by TMZ apparently shows a 46-year-old woman accused of masturbating on an American Airlines flight from Baltimore to Miami, according to published reports. Edgewater, MD resident Katy Inzer was identified in an incident report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office obtained by The Smoking Gun, which detailed the inappropriate actions aboard a Sept. 11 American Airlines flight. Approximately 20 minutes after taking off from Baltimore, a passenger alerted the flight crew, who reported witnessing the 46-year-old woman remove her pants and begin masturbating while making…

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Automatic Gunfire Ambush That Killed PA Man Ends With 3 Men Sentenced: Prosecutors Automatic Gunfire Ambush That Killed PA Man Ends With 3 Men Sentenced: Prosecutors Automatic Gunfire Ambush That Killed PA Man Ends With 3 Men Sentenced: Prosecutors
Automatic Gunfire Ambush That Killed PA Man Ends With 3 Men Sentenced: Prosecutors Thirteen bullets fired in approximately one second from a handgun converted to fully automatic gunfire killed a 22-year-old passenger during an ambush — and now the third man charged in the attack has been sentenced. Frederick Antwan Marks Jr., 26, of Bath, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, conspiracy to commit third-degree murder, and aggravated assault in the Aug. 31, 2022, killing of Najeer Lane, 22, of Allentown, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced Wednesday, Oct. 7. Marks was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 6, by Judge Thomas M. Caffrey to 15 to 30 years in state pr…

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Maryland-Bound Jet Crashes During Takeoff At Pennsylvania Airport: Police Maryland-Bound Jet Crashes During Takeoff At Pennsylvania Airport: Police Maryland-Bound Jet Crashes During Takeoff At Pennsylvania Airport: Police
Maryland-Bound Jet Crashes During Takeoff At Pennsylvania Airport: Police A private jet headed to Maryland crashed while taking off from a Pennsylvania airport Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, prompting a major emergency response, officials said. The crash happened at Bedford County Airport in Bedford, where emergency crews were called to the scene late Wednesday morning, according to emergency dispatchers, WJAC 6 NBC reported. The crash was not fatal, and an investigation into what happened is underway, the police confirmed to WTAJ CBS. Additional information about possible injuries to the two passengers was not immediately available. Flight records show the aircraft…

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PA Professor Accused Of Sending 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address PA Professor Accused Of Sending 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address PA Professor Accused Of Sending 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address
PA Professor Accused Of Sending 50 Antisemitic Threats, Posting Victim's Address A Haverford College religion professor used anonymous social media accounts to bombard a Jewish man and his family with roughly 50 antisemitic messages, repeatedly posted the family's home address, referenced the victim's minor son, and warned that security cameras would not protect them, federal prosecutors say. Guangtian Ha, an assistant professor of religion at the Delaware County college, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, and charged with one federal count of cyberstalking, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The indictment alleges the campaign ran from Oct. 9, 2025, throu…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know
CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned
Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios. The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last. Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors. The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …

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Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey
Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey More than half of Americans fear inflation could "ruin Christmas" as shoppers prepare for another tight holiday season, according to a new survey. About 52% of Americans said inflation is going to ruin Christmas, according to a WalletHub survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The personal finance website's findings come as some shoppers get an early start on holiday gift buying. The survey also arrives as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.4% as of August, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. A major factor behind inflation is soaring gasoline and energy prices due to&nb…

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You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies
You Could Get Up To $280 In Major Equifax Settlement: See Who Qualifies Millions of Americans could get cash payments from a $100 million Equifax settlement after the credit reporting company was accused of misreporting credit scores. The settlement comes from a class-action lawsuit accusing Equifax of sending inaccurate credit scores and other credit information to lenders in 2022. People whose credit information was affected by the error between Thursday, March 17, and Friday, April 8, 2022, may be eligible for a payment. The payouts are expected to be between $95 and $280, but the final amount could change depending on how many valid claims are fil…

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CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know
CVS Rolls Out Smaller Pharmacy-Only Stores In Northeast: What To Know CVS is opening its first pharmacy-only stores in the Northeast as it tries to change how people access medications and in-person care. The Rhode Island-based company announced the opening of a new pharmacy-focused location in Boston on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The store is located at 32 Warren Street in the Roxbury neighborhood. The roughly 3,000-square-foot store focuses on prescription medications, immunizations, and pharmacist support. It also carries a limited selection of over-the-counter products, along with a disposal bin for unwanted or expired medications and a collection …

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Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned
Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios. The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last. Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors. The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …

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Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey
Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey More than half of Americans fear inflation could "ruin Christmas" as shoppers prepare for another tight holiday season, according to a new survey. About 52% of Americans said inflation is going to ruin Christmas, according to a WalletHub survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The personal finance website's findings come as some shoppers get an early start on holiday gift buying. The survey also arrives as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.4% as of August, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. A major factor behind inflation is soaring gasoline and energy prices due to&nb…

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This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals
This Popular Snack May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals A familiar snack is drawing scientific interest for what it might offer beyond a satisfying crunch: better sleep. Pistachios contain a combination of nutrients and plant compounds that could support sleep, according to a review published in Nutrition Research Reviews. Researchers from Augusta University, Columbia University, and Spain’s Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition examined existing evidence. Their conclusion is promising but preliminary: Trials directly testing whether eating pistachios improves human sleep are still needed. The review highlights vitamin B6, magnesi…

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CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death
CDC Addresses Plague Concerns Following Lab Worker’s Death A laboratory worker’s unexplained death has prompted a CDC response, with a critical question still unresolved: what caused her illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it is monitoring reports from Russia. The agency emphasized there is no indication of a broader threat to the US. In its statement, the CDC said it is “aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becom…

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road; PA Grandma In Viral Zip-Tie Child Case Faces New Charges 5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road; PA Grandma In Viral Zip-Tie Child Case Faces New Charges 5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road; PA Grandma In Viral Zip-Tie Child Case Faces New Charges
5-Year-Old Found Naked In Road; PA Grandma In Viral Zip-Tie Child Case Faces New Charges A Pennsylvania grandmother whose old Facebook post about escaping zip ties resurfaced after her 5-year-old autistic grandson was found naked on a road has been hit with new felony charges — and two more family members are now accused in the case, authorities announced Wednesday, Oct. 7. Stephanie Ann Schaffner, 42, and the child's mother, Jade Destiny Shuey, 21, have each been charged with felony conspiracy to obstruct a child abuse case, Pennsylvania State Police and the Lebanon County Detective Bureau announced. Scott Schaffner, 59, and Cathy Schaffner, 62, have also been charged with fel…

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