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Police & Fire
Church Community Mourns Loss Of Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95 In Philly
Two New Jersey brothers killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Philadelphia are being remembered as “thoughtful, dependable, and deeply loved” as more than $33,000 has been raised to support their grieving family. Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were riding in the backseat of a 2006 Mazda when the driver, one of their 18-year-old twin brothers, lost control near mile marker 25.5 around 8:12 p.m. on Friday, March 21, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The car struck a guiderail, flipped several times, and plummeted 20 to 30 feet off the interstate, land…
Business
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026
Washington, DC, will soon join Waymo's growing list of cities offering fully autonomous taxi rides. Waymo announced it'll launch its driverless ride-hailing service in the nation's capital in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The self-driving taxi rides are expected to begin in 2026. The rollout of Waymo One, the company's paid robotaxi app, follows a return to the capital earlier in 2025, when the company began laying the groundwork for expansion. Human-operated Waymo vehicles are already on DC streets collecting feedback and learning the area's driving patterns. Owned by Goog…
News
Foot Found Near River ID'd As Missing PA Woman Thanks To NJ College Students
A foot found along the Delaware River in 2017 has finally been identified, thanks to student researchers at a New Jersey college. The remains belonged to Maria Quinones Garcia, who was 54 years old when she went missing from her home in Allentown, PA, in 2014, according to a release from the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center in Mahwah. The students used a DNA profile created from bone remains found in Warren County, NJ, and traced the mystery back to Garcia using genetic genealogy. The foot — still in a sock and shoe — was discovered by a local resident…
Sports
PA College Dropping Sports To
D-iii
After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought
Just two weeks after the men's basketball team punched its first March Madness ticket in almost 35 years, Saint Francis University is making a historic move by dropping down to Division III. Saint Francis University will leave the NCAA's Division I and the Northeast Conference, the school announced on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The Red Flash will reclassify to Division III and compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The shocking decision came one week after the Loretto, Pennsylvania, school played in its first NCAA men's tournament since 1991. The Red Flash lost to Alabama State 70-68 in the…
Business
Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom
Consumer confidence continued its freefall in March, tumbling to its lowest level since the early 2010s as inflation fears, President Donald Trump's rapidly changing tariff threats, and stock market pessimism weighed heavily on Americans. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, the nonprofit said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. That was the lowest reading since late 2022 and well below the threshold that typically signals a looming recession. The steepest drop came in the Expectations Index, which fell 9.6 points to 65.2 — marking its l…
Business
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News
PA Singer's Distracting Facial Expressions Have 'American Idol' Judges Divided
Penny Samar might just be the most unforgettable contestant of this American Idol season—thanks to a glittery outfit, jaw-dropping vocals, and some seriously over-the-top facial expressions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by penny (@pennysamar) The 20-something South Williamsport, PA performer dubbed her supporters the “Pink Penny Club,” a playful spin on Chappell Roan’s viral hit, “Pink Pony Club,” which Penny belted out for the judges in her audition. Wearing a sparkling pink sequined suit, with pink-tinted hair styled in space b…
Police & Fire
Mugshot Released Of Gunman Accused In Door Dash Driver's Bucks County Shooting
Daily Voice has obtained the mugshot of the 32-year-old man accused of shooting at a teen Door Dash driver over the weekend in Bucks County. Keilan McKeever, of Richlandtown, shot through the rear window of the 19-year-old Quakertown delivery driver's Honda Civic just before 10 p.m. Saturday, March 22 on Cherry Street in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania State Police said. On Monday, March 24, authorities announced that McKeever was identified as a suspect and charged with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault with attempt to cause bodily injury with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault, …
Lifestyle
Did 'Bachelor' Winner Spoil Her Own 'Happy Ending' Months Ago?
A Massachusetts woman may have spoiled her "happily ever after" when she inadvertently telegraphed she had won this season's "The Bachelor." Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, was one of 25 women who started the show vying for the affections of the 31-year-old New Jersey-based day trader, Grant Ellis. In the end, it came down to her and Litia Garr, a venture capitalist from Salt Lake City. In the finale on Monday, March 24 on ABC, Litia confessed her love to Grant, saying she knew she loved him since a trip to Scotland. But for Grant, the fe…
Lifestyle
Valley Forge Medicare Offers Expert Guidance For Local Seniors
Valley Forge Medicare, founded by Joseph Ritter, provides tailored Medicare services designed to simplify the complexities of healthcare coverage for Main Line seniors. As a leading expert with nearly two decades of experience, Ritter focuses on helping clients navigate plans and select options that best suit their needs. Say no to Medicare worries and yes to comprehensive coverage today with Valley Forge Medicare. Valley Forge Medicare Located in The Commons at Valley Forge in Phoenixville, the new office offers a convenient setting to discuss a comprehensive approach to planning. R…
News
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says
Despite its fast-lane promise, TSA PreCheck may not save flyers much time but does make the airport experience less stressful, a new survey said. TSA PreCheck members save just seven minutes in security lines on average, according to the survey released by travel website Upgraded Points on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The PreCheck respondents did report feeling far less stressed than other travelers. More than 1,500 people were polled earlier in March. The survey compared wait times, stress levels, and satisfaction among those with and without TSA PreCheck. The program, which launched…
News
Widespread Outages Reported By Facebook, Instagram Users
Facebook and Instagram users have been reporting widespread issues. The issues with the two Meta platforms began around 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, and peaked at around 10 a.m. according to Downdetector.com. Difficulties logging into Facebook and missing comments on Instagram have been cited by users across the nation. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Wife Charged With Husband's Murder In Philly Posted About 'Marriage Plots' Days Prior
A quiet Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood turned into a crime scene last week—now, police say the man’s wife pulled the trigger, just days after she posted a cryptic message about "females plotting on your marriage." Jordan Baxter, 38, was found shot to death between two parked cars on Bells Mill Road just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. He was lying unresponsive on a plastic sheet with a gun resting on his chest, authorities said. Medics pronounced him dead at 7:07 a.m., Officer Tanya Little said in a release Monday night. The very …
News
Molotov Cocktail Arson Suspect Waives Hearing In Pennsylvania: DA
A West Grove man accused of chucking a Molotov cocktail inside a Chester County business while people were still inside — then trying to carjack two vehicles — is heading to trial. Agustin Cisneros-Bedolla, 42, waived his preliminary hearing on Friday, March 21, nearly three weeks after prosecutors say he set a fire that could have killed employees at a bakery in London Grove Township. According to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, the firebombing happened at Squire’s Pantry on Gap Newport Pike just after Cisneros-Bedolla bought a lighter and gum on Saturday, March 1. He left …
News
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds
A growing number of American workers say they're feeling overwhelmed on the job — and it's getting worse. In a new survey from consulting firm Robert Half released on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 36 percent of US professionals said they feel burned out at work. One in three also reported increased burnout over the past year. Heavy workloads and long hours concern many workers, with 40 percent of respondents citing them as the top reason for burnout. Other worries include a lack of support or recognition from their manager (30%) and limited opportunities to grow professionally (27%). Young profes…
Sports
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star
The apparent cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star. Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, on Sunday, March 23. He was 14 years old. The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days ago after he became sick while the family was on vacation in Central America at a hotel in Costa Rica. Earlier report - Ex-Yankees Star Re…
Business
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours
The viral mini canvas tote bags at Trader Joe's are returning with a spring twist. Trader Joe's will resume selling the limited-edition bags at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Monday, Mar. 24. The totes will be $2.99, coming in new pastel shades of blue, pink, purple, and green. The spokesperson said the exact date the bags will be available will vary by store but TODAY.com reported the totes will be for sale as soon as April. "If customers have any questions about product availability, they can ask any crew member in their neighborhood s…
News
Free COVID Tests No Longer Available From Government: What To Know
The federal government program providing free at-home COVID-19 tests has announced that it is currently “not accepting orders,” according to information on the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response website. The status of this program remains uncertain, as the US Department of Health and Human Services has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the suspension of orders. Orders placed before 8 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, March 9, will still be shipped, but the ordering function on Covidtests.gov has experienced intermittent suspensions since the initiative launched in w…
Police & Fire
59 Child Porn Files Found on PA Man’s Devices After Cyber Tip, Police Confirm
A cyber tip regarding a Pennsylvania man who uploaded child porn images online last summer landed him behind bars following a lengthy investigation, authorities announced. Kyle Thomas Hull, 28, is now facing nearly 60 charges following a probe into child porn possession following after being tipped off by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). According to the Lancaster County Police Department, the NCMEC forwarded a CyberTip to the agency, which then confirmed that the reported uploads depicted child pornography, prompting an investigation. A search warr…
Politics
Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke
President Donald Trump told reporters he was not aware that secret US war plans were texted by mistake through a commercial messaging app to a shocked American journalist hours after news of the stunning security breach first broke. New details have emerged on the massive mistake, including the names of the senior US officials who were involved in the group chat at the center of the situation. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, wrote in a story published Monday afternoon, March 24 that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging g…
News
Man Shared Child Sex Abuse Videos From Pennsylvania Home, AG Says
A Pennsylvania man is facing felony charges after investigators say he was caught sharing child sexual abuse material from his Elk County home. Jason T. Orner, 45, of Saint Marys, was arrested and arraigned on multiple charges after a recent raid on his home on Chestnut Street, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. Agents from the AG’s Child Predator Section and Saint Marys Police executed a search warrant and seized a laptop and other devices believed to contain illegal videos of children being sexually exploited. “The proactive work of our Child Predator Section uncover…
Business
1.2M+ Ford F-150s Under Investigation For Dangerous Highway Downshifts:
Nhtsa
Federal safety officials have opened an investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks after drivers reported sudden downshifts at highway speeds that, in some cases, caused the rear wheels to lock up. An estimated 1,270,970 Ford F-150 pickups are potentially involved in the issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probe comes after 138 drivers reported that their trucks unexpectedly downshifted into a lower gear while traveling at high speeds. The investigation covers model years 2015 through 2017, according to the NHTSA's Office of D…
Sports
Trump Hails Penn State Wrestler After Historic 5th NCAA Title Win (
Video
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President Donald Trump had the best seat in the house over the weekend as he watched Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci win his record-setting NCAA championship. Starocci became the first in history to win five Division I NCAA titles, topping Northern Iowa's Parker Keckeisen in the 184-pound final on Saturday in Philadelphia. He then made a beeline to celebrate with the commander-in-chief, who was sitting in the front row. Carter Starocci made sure to go over and grab a picture with President Trump after winning his 5th NCAA title last night at the Wells Fargo Center #WeAre #Pen…
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Man Steals SUV From Business Parking Lot, Leads Troopers On Chase: Police
A 22-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested after allegedly stealing an SUV from a New York business and leading police on a multi-county chase, authorities said. The incident began in Putnam County on Saturday, March 22, when a 2018 Honda CRV was reported stolen from a parking lot at a business in Brewster, New York State Police announced on Monday, March 24. Troopers said the investigation revealed the suspect, Alaji Ahmad-Alwan of Philadelphia, had taken the vehicle and fled the area. Police did not reveal which business the SUV was stolen from. Around 10:50 p.m., troopers s…
Business
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data
Embattled genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest blow after a massive data breach exposed the personal information of millions of customers. 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki resigned on Sunday, Mar. 23, so she could bid for the company independently. Joseph Selsavage, the company’s chief financial and accounting officer, is now serving as interim CEO, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Wojcicki confirmed the move in a social media post on Monday, Mar. 24. "While I am disappointed that we have come to…
Police & Fire
Teen Shot Dead On SEPTA Bus; Suspects At Large: Philadelphia Police
A teen was shot dead during a fight on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia, police announced on Saturday, March 22. The 15-year-old boy was among a group of 5 to 6 juveniles involved in a physical altercation at the rear of the bus at 40th Street and Girard Avenue around 1:03 p.m., according to Officer Tanya Little. During the chaos, one of the juveniles exited through the rear door and fired a single shot back into the bus, striking the 15-year-old in the chest, Little said. He was rushed by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 1:19 p.m., according to the re…
Politics
Stunning Security Breach: Trump Senior Officials Accidentally Texted Reporter Secret War Plans
The editor-in-chief of an American magazine and multi-platform publisher says he was accidentally texted war plans by the Trump Administration. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke Jeffrey Goldberg, who edits The Atlantic, wrote in a story published Monday afternoon, March 24 that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging group chat about military strikes in Yemen earlier this month. "I didn't think it could be real," Goldberg said. "Then the bombs started falling." …
Police & Fire
Cops ID 2 NJ Brothers Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In I-95 PA Wreck
Police have identified the two brothers from New Jersey who were killed and two others who were seriously hurt after a violent crash on I-95 in Philadelphia over the weekend. Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were riding in the backseat of a 2006 Mazda on Friday, March 21 when the driver lost control near mile marker 25.5, just before the Castor Avenue overpass, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Paul Holdefer said. The car struck the guiderail, overturned multiple times, and flew off the highway, coming to rest on Castor Avenue below around 8:12 p.m., Hold…
News
PA Ranks Among Nation's Least-Stressed States, New Study Says: Here's Why
While most Americans are feeling the pressure — from rising costs to political uncertainty — residents in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic may be catching a bit of a break, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of the most stressed states in the US on Monday, Mar. 24. The findings suggest that despite national anxieties — like inflation, job instability, and healthcare access — many in the region are experiencing less day-to-day stress than much of the country. Connecticut ranked 42nd overall, placing it among the 10 least-stressed states. The Constitution State had …
Politics
'Intimidation Tactics': NY Times Issues Rare Response To Trump Attack
The gloves may have come off in the heated years-long relationship between The New York Times and President Donald Trump. The Times, a frequent target since Trump’s 2016 campaign, fired back following a Truth Social post naming its reporters — and one of their spouses. The Times' response came after Trump's comment on the Truth Social platform Sunday night, March 23 calling out Times reporters Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman by name and even mentioning Baker's spouse, a journalist who doesn't even work for The Times. "The Failing New York Times insists on using Liddle’ Peter Baker, a reall…
Police & Fire
Teen Door Dash Driver's Accused Shooter Arrested: PSP (
Update
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UPDATED: Richlandtown Borough resident Kellan Marshal McKeever, 32, was arrested for the incident. Original Story A food delivery run turned terrifying for a 19-year-old in Bucks County when someone opened fire on his car, police said. Pennsylvania State Police say the shooting happened shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday, March 22, on Cherry Street in Richlandtown Borough. The teen, from Quakertown, was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic making deliveries when the rear window of his vehicle was struck by gunfire, according to PSP Troop M – Dublin Station. On Monday, March 24, authorities ann…
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