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David Cifarelli

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Born and raised in North Haven, Connecticut, David was always fascinated with the concept of writing for a large publication and telling other people’s stories. 

He decided to pursue that fascination after high school by attending Assumption College (now University) in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in English/Writing & Mass Communications.

David decided to continue his passion by obtaining a master’s degree in Journalism from Emerson College in 2020. Afterwards, he worked at WBZ NewsRadio in Boston as a digital and broadcast writer covering a wide array of stories.

Now, David is looking to continue his journalistic passions by giving others a platform to share their stories with a larger audience. He predominately covers Daily Voice's counties in the Greater Boston Area: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex and Norfolk. 

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Police & Fire
Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials
Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials Three pets, including a dog, were killed after a multi-alarm fire tore through an apartment complex in Millis this week, according to fire officials. Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at 30 Stoneybrook Drive just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, Millis Fire said on Facebook.  At 9:24am the Millis Public Safety Dispatch received a 911 call reporting smoke in the building of Bld #30 Stoneybrook... Posted by Millis Fire Department on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the third floor. Crews worked quickly to put out the fi…

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Lifestyle
Stoneham Stop Nets Georgia Man With Historic $4 Million State Lottery Prize Stoneham Stop Nets Georgia Man With Historic $4 Million State Lottery Prize
Stoneham Stop Nets Georgia Man With Historic $4 Million State Lottery Prize A man's work trip to New England really paid off when he walked away with a historic prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Jovon Garner, of Brunswick, GA, won the first $4 million prize in the state lottery’s “$4,000,000 Diamonds” $10 instant ticket game, the lottery reports.  Garner chose to play this game because he liked the design of the ticket. He opted for a one-time payment of $2,600,000 (before taxes) and plans on using his winnings to buy a new car and shed.  Garner bought the winning ticket at the Stop & Shop located at 259 Main Street in Stoneh…

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Obituaries
Retired Norwood Firefighter Dies After Long Battle With Heart, Lung Complications Retired Norwood Firefighter Dies After Long Battle With Heart, Lung Complications
Retired Norwood Firefighter Dies After Long Battle With Heart, Lung Complications The family of a retired Norwood firefighter is asking the community for help as they try to honor the first responder who died from health complications this week.  James "Jimmy" Joseph Flaherty, lovingly known "Big Jim," died after a long battle with heart and lung related illnesses on Monday, May 22, according to a GoFundMe campaign. He was 74. Flaherty was a member of the Boston Sparks Association and the Brockton Fire Museum in addition to his time with the Norwood Fire Department, according to his obituary. Flaherty's death has left a hole in his family's life, including that of his d…

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News
Inmate Stabs Correction Officer Multiple Times In Central Mass Prison Attack Inmate Stabs Correction Officer Multiple Times In Central Mass Prison Attack
Inmate Stabs Correction Officer Multiple Times In Central Mass Prison Attack A Massachusetts Correction Officer is recovering after being stabbed multiple times with a "handmade weapon" at a prison in Central Massachusetts this week, according to officials. Staff at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster reported a fight between three inmates around 6 p.m. on Monday, May 22, Deputy Director of Communications for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections Jason Dobson told Daily Voice.  As officers responded to the scene, one inmate struck an officer multiple times the weapon. They were immediately subdued and secured within minutes, Dobson said…

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News
This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report
This Massachusetts City Is Among The Fastest-Growing In The Country: Report Data released by the US Census Bureau revealed that nine of the nation’s 15 fastest-growing large cities were in the South, but one Massachusetts municipality just barely made the cut. Medford was listed at number 15 on the Bureau's list of the Fastest-Growing Large Cities in the United States, which was released on Thursday, May 18. According to the study, Medford's population grew by 5.2 percent from July 2021 to July 2022. The Boston suburb was also the only city in the Northeast to make the list.  A full list of the top 15 fasted-growing large cities can be found below:  Nine of t…

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Neighbors
Donations Flood For 14-Year-Old Franklin Basketball Player Fighting Cancer Donations Flood For 14-Year-Old Franklin Basketball Player Fighting Cancer
Donations Flood For 14-Year-Old Franklin Basketball Player Fighting Cancer Nicholas "Nick" Gaspar is one of those kids that once you get to know him, you love him. "To some he may appear quiet, but he’s quick with his wit and one liners," a GoFundMe campaign organized on his behalf reads. "He really is just one of those kids that you want to know! The type of kid you want your kids to be friends with. The type that you just can’t help but LOVE." Unfortunately, the 14-year-old basketball player from Franklin was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this month. While Nick did undergo a successful surgery to biopsy the tumor, he still has a long way to go in his reco…

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Police & Fire
Fatal Boston Shooting Shuts Down Part Of Columbia Road In Dorchester Fatal Boston Shooting Shuts Down Part Of Columbia Road In Dorchester
Fatal Boston Shooting Shuts Down Part Of Columbia Road In Dorchester Part of Columbia Road in Boston was closed off after a man was shot to death Monday evening, May 22, according to authorities  Police responded to a call for shots fired in the area of 264 Columbia Road just before 5 p.m., Boston Police report. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.  The man, who was shot in a car, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where later died, 7News reports.  BREAKING: Boston Police say a man has died following a shooting on Columbia Road this afternoon across from a middle school. No students were impacted. P…

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News
Jimmy Buffett To Announce New Show Dates After Brief Hospital Stay In Boston Jimmy Buffett To Announce New Show Dates After Brief Hospital Stay In Boston
Jimmy Buffett To Announce New Show Dates After Brief Hospital Stay In Boston Have no fear Jimmy Buffett fans, you'll be wasted away in "Margaritaville" before you know it! After a brief hospital stay in Boston caused the singer to postpone his upcoming show in Charleston, SC, Buffett shared an update regarding his health on his Facebook. "Thank you for the outpouring of support and well wishes," the post on Friday, May 19 read. "I head home tomorrow for a while, and then I will go for a fishing trip with old friends, along with paddling and sailing to get myself back in good shape."  quick update - Posted by Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers on Friday, May 1…

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Schools
Active Shooter Report Forces Evacuation At St John's Preparatory In Danvers Active Shooter Report Forces Evacuation At St John's Preparatory In Danvers
Active Shooter Report Forces Evacuation At St John's Preparatory In Danvers Students were evacuated following a report of an active shooter at a private high school on the North Shore this week, according to authorities.  State and local police responded to a report of a person with a gun at St. John's Preparatory High School in Danvers shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday, May 22, Massachusetts State Police said.  At 1:49 PM several dozen Troopers and @DanversPolice responded to St. John’s Prep for report of a person with a gun at the school. Immediate entry made and no threats identified at this time. Teams doing secondary sweeps. We are aware of no injuries at th…

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News
Woman Gives Birth During Taylor Swift's 'Rainiest Rain Show' At Gillette Stadium Woman Gives Birth During Taylor Swift's 'Rainiest Rain Show' At Gillette Stadium
Woman Gives Birth During Taylor Swift's 'Rainiest Rain Show' At Gillette Stadium One lucky Massachusetts baby can now say that their first ever concert was an iconic Taylor Swift show. TikTok user Vanessa Chatterley posted a video of her leaving night two of "The Eras Tour" at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday, May 20 while a woman went into labor in the parking lot.  "It's like 2 in the morning and someone is giving birth over there," Chatterley said before panning over to a shot of the woman giving birth in the back of an ambulance.  @vchatterley i hope she names the baby Rain Show #erastour ♬ original sound - Vanessa Chatterley Torrential downpo…

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