See Where PA Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings See Where PA Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings
See Where PA Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings Several universities across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the world, according to a new report. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-27 Best Global Universities rankings on Tuesday, June 16. The list evaluates more than 2,250 schools in more than 100 countries based on academic research and reputation. The media outlet said it compared universities based on factors like publications, citations, international collaboration, and global and regional research reputation. "For students seeking universities with strong academic excellence and global recognit…
PA Fisherman Swept Away In Delaware River Current Identified As Search Turned Recovery Mission PA Fisherman Swept Away In Delaware River Current Identified As Search Turned Recovery Mission
PA Fisherman Swept Away In Delaware River Current Identified As Search Turned Recovery Mission A fishing trip along the Delaware River ended in tragedy when a man was swept away by the current and later found dead after an hours-long search spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Brian King, 45, of Easton, PA, originally of Cedar Grove, NJ, was fishing with a friend along the river near Easton around 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, when he waded too far into the water and was carried away by the current, Pennsylvania Water Rescue Chief Stan Brown said. His friend called 911 after seeing King disappear beneath the water. The caller reported seeing him go under and not reappear for 20 to 30 m…
The Advice From Uber Nobody Expected Before MetLife Match The Advice From Uber Nobody Expected Before MetLife Match
The Advice From Uber Nobody Expected Before MetLife Match Drop dead, Uber. Long live NJ Transit? At least if you plan on attending any of the FIFA Club World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. In a twist few commuters saw coming, Uber is urging soccer fans headed to East Rutherford to skip the rideshare app and hop on a train instead. The warning from Uber spokesman Josh Gold came ahead of the Tuesday, June 16 Group I matchup between France and Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, one of several FIFA Club World Cup matches expected to draw large crowds to the venue. Gold even posted a photo of himself riding NJ Transit to the stadium Tues…
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know A common habit is getting a closer scientific look. A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found no protective health effect from alcohol at any level of consumption. The study examined how drinking affects the lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes in the US. Researchers estimated that men who drink 14 drinks per week face about a 1-in-25 lifetime risk of dying from an alcohol-related illness or injury. That equals a 4 percent lifetime death risk tied to a drinking level that previous federal dietary guidance placed at the upper end for men. The stu…
Chick-Fil-A Dethroned As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain After 11 Years: See Who's No. 1 Chick-Fil-A Dethroned As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain After 11 Years: See Who's No. 1
Chick-Fil-A Dethroned As Nation's Top Fast-Food Chain After 11 Years: See Who's No. 1 A sandwich chain born on the Jersey Shore has knocked Chick-fil-A off its perch as the best fast-food chain in the country, according to a new survey. Jersey Mike's Subs was the No. 1 quick-service restaurant in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual ACSI Restaurant and Food Delivery Study. The Manasquan, New Jersey-based company posted a score of 84 in its first appearance on the rankings, ending Chick-fil-A's 11-year reign. The top spot is a major milestone for the chain that started as Mike's Subs in 1958. At 17 years old, founder and CEO Peter Ca…
Philly Man Gets Decades For Shooting Man In Head: Atlantic County Prosecutor Philly Man Gets Decades For Shooting Man In Head: Atlantic County Prosecutor
Philly Man Gets Decades For Shooting Man In Head: Atlantic County Prosecutor A 37-year-old Philadelphia man was sentenced to 55 years in prison after being convicted of murder in the first degree, authorities announced Tuesday, June 16. Jamar Jones was also convicted of multiple weapons offenses in January, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Atlantic City police responded to 26 South Florida Ave. and located Luis Rosa-Rodriguez., who had been shot in the head after getting into a fight with Jones right before the shooting, authorities said. Police reviewed other surveillance video that showed the defendant buying a mask at a conv…
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Aldi is jumping onto the blind box trend with a limited-time giveaway offering shoppers free bundles of surprise products. The supermarket chain will release a new "Aldi Blind Box" each day from Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, with each box available at noon while supplies last. Shoppers can visit aldiblindbox.com to claim that day's themed box, enter their shipping information, and have it delivered to their door for free. The promotion is inspired by surprise unboxing trends that have grown popular in fashion, beauty, and collectibles. "The Aldi Blind Box taps …
After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (UPDATE) After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (UPDATE)
After Viral Videos, Quakertown Protest Cases Take Dramatic Turn (Update) A review of additional video evidence led prosecutors to withdraw felony aggravated assault charges filed against juveniles arrested during the controversial Quakertown anti-ICE protest, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, June 16. The update comes nearly four months after five juveniles were arrested during a student-led walkout and confrontation with Quakertown police on Friday, Feb. 20. According to the DA's office, Quakertown Borough police originally arrested the juveniles for allegedly assaulting officers, including Police Chief Scott McElree. Based on aff…
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's is bringing back one of its most recognizable desserts for a limited time as summer gets underway. The Fried Apple Pie will return to participating McDonald's locations nationwide, the fast-food giant announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. The handheld dessert will be available starting on Tuesday, June 23. In the 1960s, an East Tennessee McDonald's restaurant owner named Litton Cochran created a fried apple hand pie. The dessert became a local favorite before eventually becoming a McDonald's classic. The Fried Apple Pie features an apple filling wr…
Dad Of 2 ID'd As Tree Worker Electrocuted While Trimming Hedge Behind PA Home (UPDATE) Dad Of 2 ID'd As Tree Worker Electrocuted While Trimming Hedge Behind PA Home (UPDATE)
Dad Of 2 ID'd As Tree Worker Electrocuted While Trimming Hedge Behind PA Home (Update) A tree worker killed in a workplace accident behind a Pennsylvania home has been identified as a 31-year-old husband and father of two young daughters. Erik Reyna-Wright, of Reading, was operating a bucket truck while trimming a hedgerow behind a residence in the 4000 block of Grant Street when the equipment reportedly came into contact with an electrical power line on Wednesday, June 10, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. Berks County 911 received a report of the incident at 10:54 a.m. Emergency responders arrived and launched an investigation, while the coroner's offic…
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges Cammy Lowe rescued a newborn fawn that she found next to its dead mother and nursed him for years. Now, the Lawrenceville, NJ resident and barn owner has found herself running afoul of the law years after she said the wild animal, who she named Ruby, escaped. In April, Lowe was convicted of possessing a potentially dangerous species without a permit, interfering with a conservation officer and having the deer illegally castrated. Court records show Lowe was charged on July 25, 2024, with possessing a live indigenous or exotic animal without a permit, interference with the duties of …
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut is being sold in a $2.7 billion deal as the struggling pizza chain looks for a reset after years of slumping sales and growing competition. Yum! Brands has reached agreements to sell Pizza Hut in two separate transactions, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. Private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy all locations outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, while the mainland China business will be sold to Yum China Holdings for about $1.2 billion. The sales come after Yum said it was reviewing strategic options for Pizza Hut in …
Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: PHOTOS Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: PHOTOS
Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: Photos A fleet of luxury and collectible vehicles allegedly purchased with drug money has been seized as Pennsylvania investigators continue targeting a major cocaine trafficking organization, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 16. The latest action stems from the ongoing investigation into the "5th & Cornwall" drug trafficking organization, a Philadelphia-based cocaine and crack cocaine enterprise that authorities say operated throughout the region. The group was the focus of a major takedown announced in September 2025, when more than two dozen people were c…
New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In Pennsylvania New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In Pennsylvania
New York Native Killed In Head-On Crash In Pennsylvania A longtime New York native was killed in a head-on crash in Pennsylvania, officials announced. Nicholas Greci, 67, of Red Lion, died from blunt force trauma injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash in Windsor Township, according to the York County Coroner's Office. The cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was ruled accidental. The crash happened near the intersection of Cape Horn Road and Woodridge Drive around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12, according to the coroner. Investigators said Greci was driving south on Cape Horn Road when a northbound vehicle struc…
Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control On Pennsylvania Road Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control On Pennsylvania Road
Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control On Pennsylvania Road A motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his bike and crashing in Pennsylvania, the coroner announced on Tuesday, June 16.  The man, whose identity is being withheld pending additional family notifications, was pronounced dead at the scene near the 3000 block of Welshtown Road in Washington Township at 11:51 p.m. on Monday, June 15, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.  Investigators determined the rider was operating a motorcycle when he lost control, left the roadway, and crashed, the coroner said. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.  …
Former Susquehannock Soccer Player, 20, Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash Former Susquehannock Soccer Player, 20, Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash
Former Susquehannock Soccer Player, 20, Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash Kollin Krier, a 2025 Susquehannock High School graduate and former varsity soccer player, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Codorus Township. A young motorcyclist was killed in a crash on a York County roadway, authorities announced. Kollin Thomas Krier, 20, of Glen Rock, died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Ridge Road in Codorus Township on Saturday, June 13, according to the York County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office was dispatched to the 3700 block of Ridge Road at 10:03 p.m. after the crash was reported. Investigators believe Krier was traveling west on Ridge Road …
Baby Allegedly Killed By Mom, 20, Left In Trash Bag Outside PA Home ID'd As Betty Lee Norris Baby Allegedly Killed By Mom, 20, Left In Trash Bag Outside PA Home ID'd As Betty Lee Norris
Baby Allegedly Killed By Mom, 20, Left In Trash Bag Outside PA Home ID'd As Betty Lee Norris The newborn girl whose death led to a first-degree murder charge against a Mifflin County woman has been identified as Betty Lee Norris, the Mifflin County Coroner's Office announced on Monday, June 15. Forensic DNA testing positively identified Anthony L. Norris as the biological father of the infant previously known as Baby Girl Kauffman. "The baby has now been named and identified as Betty Lee Norris," Coroner Andrea L. Alcalde said in a release. Authorities said Norris voluntarily came forward after learning of the investigation and provided a DNA sample, which confirmed his paternity …
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Federal authorities say a major public event was spared from a dangerous plot. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Tuesday morning, June 16, that the FBI and law enforcement partners thwarted alleged planned attacks tied to the "UFC Freedom 250" event in Washington, DC. The event was hosted by President Donald Trump on the White House South Lawn on Sunday, June 14, as part of his 80th birthday weekend and the country’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations. Patel said the FBI and its partners became aware on Wednesday, June 10, of a potential threat involving people outside the Nationa…
Last Missing PA Man Identified After Skeletal Remains Found In Woods Last Missing PA Man Identified After Skeletal Remains Found In Woods
Last Missing PA Man Identified After Skeletal Remains Found In Woods A mystery that gripped the Hanover area for more than a year has come to a heartbreaking end. Skeletal remains found in a wooded area between two farm fields in Penn Township have been identified as Ben Matthew Garrett, 37, of Hanover Borough, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Monday, June 15. The remains were discovered near Old Ridge Road and Ridge Avenue at 7:24 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, according to the coroner's office. Investigators recovered the remains with assistance from the York County Forensic Team. Mercyhurst Forensic Anthropology Laboratory confirmed Garrett's id…
Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When
Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When A pleasant start to the week is about to take a stormier turn. Mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions are expected across much of the Northeast on Tuesday, June 16, according to the National Weather Service. Unsettled weather will begin to return on Wednesday, June 17, as humidity increases. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially farther west, the National Weather Service said. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. A stronger storm threat is expected Thursday, June 18, as a…
Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding
Clothing Returns Surge As Glp-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding A major shift in shopping habits is creating a costly fit problem for clothing sellers. Retailers are seeing more apparel returns and exchanges tied to customers' use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. The drugs, a class that includes medications used for weight loss and diabetes treatment, can lead to rapid body-size changes. That has some shoppers buying multiple sizes of the same item, trying them on at home, and returning what does not fit. Some users can drop about one clothing size a month at peak weight loss, according to The Wall Street Journal. That creates a moving target for sho…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died. Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. "We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force." The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories. They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor." Schedeen is survived by her hus…
PA Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Illegal Slot Machines, Gives Operators 120 Days PA Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Illegal Slot Machines, Gives Operators 120 Days
PA Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Illegal Slot Machines, Gives Operators 120 Days Tens of thousands of skill game machines operating across Pennsylvania were declared illegal by the state's highest court on Monday, June 15, in a landmark ruling that could reshape the Commonwealth's gambling industry and force lawmakers to finally address the controversial devices. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that so-called skill games are subject to both the state's Gaming Act and Crimes Code, reversing lower court decisions that had allowed the machines to operate in what the justices described as a legal "gray area." The court found that the Commonwealth Court's interpretation …
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display. A slender crescent moon will join Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus, in the western sky on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments. Daily Voice previously reported that the lineup would be visible shortly after sunset, weather permitting. Earlier report: Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Look low toward the …
Major Boating Retailer Closing Only PA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List Major Boating Retailer Closing Only PA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List
Major Boating Retailer Closing Only PA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List A major boating and marine retailer with locations across the Northeast is closing nearly 60 stores after filing for bankruptcy. West Marine will shutter 59 locations in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, the Florida-based company announced on its website. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, May 17. The company reported more than 100,000 creditors and between $500 million and $1 billion in both assets and liabilities, according to court documents. "This decision reflects our effort to align our store footprint with our current business needs, while …
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There were reportedly eight crew members on the aircraft. Emergency crews were dispatched to th…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall A nasal spray sold through Amazon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with mold that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Beekeeper's Naturals is voluntarily recalling bottles of its Saline Nasal Spray, the company announced on Thursday, June 11. The Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Friday, June 12. Testing found the affected sprays were above acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain a type of mold called Aspergillus species. People with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face the greatest risks from the r…
Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School
Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School A construction worker died after falling approximately 30 feet into an empty pool while working at a Pittsburgh school on Monday morning, officials said. Emergency crews were called to Pittsburgh Obama Academy on North Highland Avenue just before 9 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Construction workers were at the school performing work on the pool, where scaffolding had been erected, Pittsburgh Public Schools spokesperson Ebony Pugh said in a statement. The incident happened around 9 a.m. while work was underway, according to Pugh. "Arriving responders located the adult female at the bottom of th…
Decade After Death Staged As Suicide, Woman Arrested In SC For PA Homicide: DA Decade After Death Staged As Suicide, Woman Arrested In SC For PA Homicide: DA
Decade After Death Staged As Suicide, Woman Arrested In SC For PA Homicide: DA A woman is accused of fatally shooting her longtime partner and staging his death as a suicide in Pennsylvania, a case that remained unsolved for more than a decade before her arrest in South Carolina, authorities announced on Monday, June 15. Betty Jane Adams, 60, was charged in connection with the May 1, 2015, death of John Wesley Alleman, 68, at his home in the 60 block of Hickorytown Road in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, according to the district attorney. Alleman was found in bed with a gunshot wound to his head after a 911 call around 7 a.m. initially reported the death as a …