Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In PA, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In PA, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In PA, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …
Birdsboro Woman Killed In Oley Township Crash: Berks County Coroner Birdsboro Woman Killed In Oley Township Crash: Berks County Coroner
Birdsboro Woman Killed In Oley Township Crash: Berks County Coroner A Pennsylvania woman was killed following a two-vehicle crash, officials announced Tuesday, Sept. 15. Agustina M. Stevens, 42, of the 200 block of Chestnut Street of Birdsboro, was involved in the crash at Philadelphia Avenue, also known as Route 73, and Snyder Road in Oley Township around 6:18 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. Stevens was taken by ambulance to Tower Health/Reading Hospital, where she was pronounced dead in the emergency department at 8:23 a.m., the coroner said. Her cause and manner of death remain pending as the investigation continue…
Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know
Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s next chapter has arrived, with a wave of software updates promising more from the devices you already use. The company began rolling out iOS 27 for iPhones, iPadOS 27 for iPads, and macOS 27 for compatible Macs on Monday, Sept. 14. Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV also received updates, according to Apple’s announcement. The centerpiece is Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant that can find information across messages, emails, photos, and other apps on supported devices. Users can ask about content on their screens, get help drafting text, and continue Siri conversations across d…
PA Mom Who Smothered Infant Son To Death While High On Cocaine Sentenced PA Mom Who Smothered Infant Son To Death While High On Cocaine Sentenced
PA Mom Who Smothered Infant Son To Death While High On Cocaine Sentenced A Pennsylvania mother who smothered her 3-month-old son after falling asleep while high on cocaine has been sentenced, prosecutors announced Tuesday, Sept. 15. Luz Linette Saez, 34, of Lancaster, was found guilty of endangering the welfare of children and involuntary manslaughter following a one-day bench trial before Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker in July. Saez fell asleep with her son in her arms at their home in the 500 block of South Lime Street in Lancaster in August 2024 after using cocaine to stay awake for two days, she told investigators. When she woke up, the baby was dead…
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon
Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon Thousands of hair dryer brushes are being recalled because they can cause electrocution, shock, and burn hazards. Guang Zhou issued the recall for about 2,295 Wantefully Hair Dryer Brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10. The hair dryer brushes don't have an integrated immersion protection device required under federal regulations. The missing safety device can create a risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water while plugged in. The brushes can also overheat, creating a burn hazard. Guang Zhou…
How PA Fared In New Study On Nation's Most Diverse States How PA Fared In New Study On Nation's Most Diverse States
How PA Fared In New Study On Nation's Most Diverse States Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
Measles Complications Kill 18-Year-Old As Possible ALDI Exposure Revealed Measles Complications Kill 18-Year-Old As Possible ALDI Exposure Revealed
Measles Complications Kill 18-Year-Old As Possible Aldi Exposure Revealed An 18-year-old Pennsylvania resident has died from a rare and severe complication of measles as state health officials warn of a possible exposure at a local supermarket. The Mifflin County teenager died from acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, or ADEM, the Mifflin County Coroner’s Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15. ADEM is a rare and severe neurological complication of measles, according to Coroner Andrea L. Alcalde. The death was ruled natural following a review of medical records and all available investigative information. No additional information about the teenager will be rele…
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter'
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' Cleveland has renamed its portion of Lake Erie to mock President Donald Trump's push to rename bodies of water. The city's council approved a resolution to call part of Lake Erie the "Gulf of Cleveland" on Monday, Sept. 14. The measure passed 13-1 and is nonbinding, which means it doesn't legally change the lake's name, WKYC 3News reported. Council member Kris Harsh introduced the resolution, which applies to the area of Lake Erie stretching from the easternmost to westernmost points of Cleveland's shoreline. The "Gulf of Cleveland" also extends two miles into the lake. …
Teen Killed In Horse-Drawn Wagon Fall While Harvesting Corn In Pennsylvania Teen Killed In Horse-Drawn Wagon Fall While Harvesting Corn In Pennsylvania
Teen Killed In Horse-Drawn Wagon Fall While Harvesting Corn In Pennsylvania A 16-year-old boy was killed after falling from a horse-drawn wagon while harvesting corn, officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Alvin Petersheim, of Paradise, fell from the wagon at a farming property at 30 North Hollander Road in Leacock Township at 3:14 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. Coroner investigators pronounced Petersheim dead at the scene. His body was taken to the Lancaster County Forensic Center for further investigation. His cause of death was multiple traumatic injuries, and his manner of death was ruled accidental, the corone…
Musician Dies 16 Months After PA Shooting: Coroner Musician Dies 16 Months After PA Shooting: Coroner
Musician Dies 16 Months After PA Shooting: Coroner A musician remembered for bringing people together has died more than 16 months after he was shot in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15. José A. Jr. Ramos Cepeda, 39, of Allentown, was pronounced dead at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem at 4:47 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Ramos Cepeda suffered the gunshot wounds in the 1500 block of East Luzerne Street in Philadelphia at approximately 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the coroner said. An autopsy was completed at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and…
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Prosecutors have resolved a major question hanging over the double-murder case against the son of a celebrated Hollywood couple. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15, that his office will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, actor/director Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner, 33, now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. Hochman said consultations with Reiner’s siblings, Romy and Jak…
PA Man Charged With Raping Child Over Several Years: Police PA Man Charged With Raping Child Over Several Years: Police
PA Man Charged With Raping Child Over Several Years: Police A Pennsylvania man is accused of sexually abusing a child younger than 13 over several years, police said. Dev Poudel, 50, of the 500 block of Wayne Drive in Mechanicsburg, was charged with rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault of a child, indecent assault, corruption of minors, and endangering the welfare of children, Upper Allen Township Police said. Police were notified Thursday, Sept. 10, about the reported abuse. Investigators determined the abuse occurred over several years, authorities said. An arrest warran…
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie has renewed her family’s heartbreaking plea, saying they want to bring her missing mother home for a proper goodbye. The NBC “Today” co-anchor, 54, spoke on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, after actress Allison Janney expressed support for the family at a press conference following the Emmy Awards. “I was so touched to see her do that," Guthrie said. "It was her moment of her triumph and for her to sit and just take a moment and think about our family." Co-host Willie Geist called Janney’s comments a “beautiful expression of sympathy.” “I never let a moment pass,” Guthrie adde…
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage The maker of Similac baby formula has agreed to pay nearly $385 million after issues at one of its plants created a severe nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories agreed to the $384,999,040 settlement, the Department of Justice announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 14. The Illinois-based company was accused of knowingly selling infant formula that was made in facilities that didn't meet safety requirements. The settlement covers claims involving powdered infant formula and nutritional therapy products. They were manufactured at Abbott plants in Sturgis, Michigan,…
Berks Motorcyclist ID’d After Fatal Dump Truck Crash On Route 222 In Lehigh County (UPDATE) Berks Motorcyclist ID’d After Fatal Dump Truck Crash On Route 222 In Lehigh County (UPDATE)
Berks Motorcyclist ID’d After Fatal Dump Truck Crash On Route 222 In Lehigh County (Update) A motorcyclist has been identified after a crash with a dump truck killed him Monday morning in Pennsylvania, officials said. Francis M. Gonzalez, 31, of Reading was riding north on Route 222 when the crash happened at the intersection with Cetronia Road in Upper Macungie Township around 8:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Gonzalez was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead in the emergency department at 9:48 a.m., the coroner said. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. An autopsy found Gonza…
New Records Demanded In PA Slumlord Lawsuit Involving Children, Prosecutors Say New Records Demanded In PA Slumlord Lawsuit Involving Children, Prosecutors Say
New Records Demanded In PA Slumlord Lawsuit Involving Children, Prosecutors Say A Pennsylvania landlord accused of leaving tenants — including a child — in dangerous living conditions is being ordered to open up a decade of business and financial records as more former residents come forward, authorities said. Bucks County prosecutors filed another amended complaint against Richard Goetter and R & R Enterprises, while beginning civil discovery to trace the business’ finances and help 13 alleged victims recover losses, District Attorney Joe Khan announced Monday, Sept. 14. The lawsuit centers on an eight-bedroom property at 113 S. Main St. in Dublin Borough, which l…
PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
PA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …
FBI Watched PA Teen For Years Before Alleged Walmart Rifle Deal, ISIS Plot FBI Watched PA Teen For Years Before Alleged Walmart Rifle Deal, ISIS Plot
FBI Watched PA Teen For Years Before Alleged Walmart Rifle Deal, ISIS Plot The Pennsylvania county where a gunman shot President Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign rally is now at the center of another high-profile federal threat case. The FBI says it first investigated Jonathan Hunter Kramer in 2023, when he was a minor, before arresting the Butler County man Saturday, Sept. 12, over an alleged ISIS-inspired attack plan. Kramer, 20, of Valencia, was taken into custody after agents found a semiautomatic rifle, ammunition, loaded magazines, pepper spray, a scope, and other gear at a Cranberry Township hotel, according to a criminal complaint. Daily Voice obtained…
‘Very, Very Sorry’: PA Teen's Rapist’s Lawyer Tells Court At Sentencing ‘Very, Very Sorry’: PA Teen's Rapist’s Lawyer Tells Court At Sentencing
‘Very, Very Sorry’: PA Teen's Rapist’s Lawyer Tells Court At Sentencing A Pennsylvania man’s lawyer told a judge he was “very, very sorry” after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenager who was spending the night at his home, prosecutors said. Jose Ramos-Gonzalez, 46, admitted Aug. 31 to two counts of sexual assault and three counts of indecent assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. The 18-year-old victim told Pennsylvania State Police she was staying overnight at Ramos-Gonzalez’s residence in the 800 block of Pequea Avenue in his Salisbury Township home in September 2025 when he sexually assaulted her. Ramos-Gonzalez…
Repeat PA Sex Offender Sentenced After FBI Finds Hundreds Of Images Of Boys Repeat PA Sex Offender Sentenced After FBI Finds Hundreds Of Images Of Boys
Repeat PA Sex Offender Sentenced After FBI Finds Hundreds Of Images Of Boys A repeat Pennsylvania sex offender with offenses dating to the 1980s has been sentenced after FBI agents found hundreds of images of prepubescent boys on his personal devices, authorities said. Gary Durfee, 72, pleaded guilty in May to three felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. He was sentenced Monday, Sept. 14, by Bucks County Judge Stephen A. Corr. Durfee received consecutive prison terms on two counts, court records show, resulting in a lengthy state-prison sentence. He was also found to be a sexually violent predator, according to the docket, while the Bucks County D…
Pittsburgh ER Drama ‘The Pitt,’ Noah Wyle Make Emmy History With Repeat Wins Pittsburgh ER Drama ‘The Pitt,’ Noah Wyle Make Emmy History With Repeat Wins
Pittsburgh ER Drama ‘The Pitt,’ Noah Wyle Make Emmy History With Repeat Wins A grueling shift inside a fictional Pittsburgh emergency room again earned television’s highest honor as “The Pitt” and star Noah Wyle made Emmy history. The HBO Max medical drama was named Outstanding Drama Series for the second consecutive year at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, according to the Television Academy. Wyle also repeated as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch. As one of the program’s executive producers, he additionally shares in its series victory. “The Pitt” became the first program since AMC’s “Mad Men” t…
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco is rationing its popular synthetic motor oil and nearly doubling the price as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues driving up energy costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $57.99, according to Costco's website. The warehouse chain is also limiting shoppers to two cases every seven days, with only one transaction allowed per membership. The same amount of oil had sold for about $30 to the mid-$30s in recent years, The Auto Wire reported. The higher cost and restrictions will especially affect drivers who change their own o…
PA-Set ‘Task’ Star Tom Pelphrey Wins First Primetime Emmy PA-Set ‘Task’ Star Tom Pelphrey Wins First Primetime Emmy
Pa-set ‘Task’ Star Tom Pelphrey Wins First Primetime Emmy A crime drama rooted in Pennsylvania has earned a New Jersey native his first Primetime Emmy. Tom Pelphrey was named Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series on Monday, Sept. 14, for his performance as Robbie Prendergrast in HBO’s “Task.” The series follows an FBI agent leading a task force investigating violent robberies targeting drug houses across the Philadelphia suburbs. It is set in Delaware County and was filmed throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Pelphrey plays a working-class father and garbage collector whose life collides with the investigation after he becomes involved …
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How McDonald's is giving burger fans a freebie for National Cheeseburger Day. The fast-food chain will give its rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase on National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The deal is available at participating locations and can only be redeemed through the McDonald's app. The offer is limited to one per person. "Since burgers are kind of our thing, we'd love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald's drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us!" McDonald's said in …
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch One of autumn’s signature sky displays is approaching, and catching it will offer more flexibility than a single night outdoors. The Harvest Moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to NASA’s September skywatching guide. Saturn will appear nearby, adding another easy-to-spot object to the evening sky. The moon reaches its full phase at 12:49 p.m. EDT that day, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For viewers in the Northeast, the evening rise will offer a chance to see it. No need to limit plans to Saturday. The moon will appear nearly full on Frid…
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie The cause of death has been revealed for Bob Mackie, the designer behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable looks. Mackie died of pneumonia in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, a representative confirmed to People. He was 87. The update follows an announcement on his official Instagram account confirming his death. That statement did not identify a cause, as Daily Voice reported earlier Monday. Mackie’s work helped define the wardrobes of Cher, Tina Turner, and other entertainers whose costumes became part of their signature appeal. His designs brought glamour to concert s…
Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How
Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How Insomnia Cookies is giving its fans a sweet reason to have a pajama party near the end of summer. The late-night bakery chain is offering one free Classic cookie to customers who wear pajamas to any Insomnia Cookies bakery in the US or Canada on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the company announced in a news release. No purchase or Insomnia Rewards membership is required, and most bakeries will offer the promotion from 8 p.m. until closing. The giveaway is part of Insomnia Cookies' eighth annual PJ Party, which was first held in 2019. Insomnia said about 67,000 free cookies were handed out during t…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…