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2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Pennsylvania
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Pennsylvania Friday, April 19. According to the USGS, the quake happened at 8 p.m. one kilometer northeast of Lincoln Park (Berks County). Residents of Catasauqua, Reading, Wernersville, and even one in Potomac, MD all reported feeling the earthquake. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, a 1.3 magnitude quake was reported at 7:50 a.m. 6 kilometers southeast of Califon, apparently an aftershock stemming from the 4.8 magnitude earthquake earlier this month.
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Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has Ties To Philadelphia
Maxwell Azzarello, a conspiracy theorist who set himself ablaze outside of a Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial was under way, appears to have ties to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. At 1:30 p.m., Azzarello, 36, walked into the center of a park near the courthouse, took out pamphlets containing conspiracy theories and propaganda from a backpack, and threw them in the air. Then, he took out an accelerant and lit himself on fire, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maggi said. Civilians and nearby officers extinguished the blaze and Azzarello was taken to the&nb…
Business
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Pennsylvania Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…
Weather
Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters
A powerful storm system is expected to move through the region following a day of idyllic weather in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 14, forecasters say. Most of Sunday will be sunny with a high near 72, but come nighttime, the weather is expected to take a drastic turn, according to the National Weather Service. A line of thunderstorms are expected to move into our region from the N or NW Sunday evening. The greatest threat for... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, April 13, 2024 The storm will make its way to the Northeast fro…
Obituaries
Deer Crashes Through Windshield Killing Mom From NJ On I-276 In Lower Southampton: State Police
Molly Dowd, 43-year-old New Jersey mother, died Monday, April 1, the day after a deer jumped through the windshield of the car she was riding in on a Pennsylvania highway, according to her PA State Police and her obituary on the Dangler Funeral Home website. Dowd was a passenger in the vehicle operated by Michael Bird on I-276 east when a deer crossed the westbound lanes, jumped over the center concrete barrier and onto the hood of the vehicle at 6:25 p.m. March 31 in Lower Southampton, Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release. The deer came crashing through the windshield, seriousl…
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Bright Green Fireball Blazes Across Yardley, Doylestown Skies
An earthquake, a total solar eclipse and now a fireball. What a week for weather in the Northeast. Dozens of residents across the region reported seeing a bright green fireball blaze across the sky on before dawn on Wednesday, April 10. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Linda Price-Heine captured a fireball in the sky Wednesday, April 10. Daily Voice Linda Price-Heine got a text from her neighbor, Joan Piney, in Wall Township this morning telling her to check her camera, she said…
Weather
Days Of Heavy Rain With Coastal Flooding Coming To NJ, PA: Forecasters
Sunny skies are in the rearview, for now. Heavy rain is on the forecast for New Jersey and Pennsylvania for Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, and AccuWeather forecasters warn conditions could get bad rather quickly. Wednesday, April 10 will be dry and partly sunny with a high near 60, with showers possible overnight. Thursday after 2 p.m. and at night are when showers and thunderstorms are more likely, according to the National Weather Service. "Those with outdoor or travel plans may have to do more than dodge raindrops and flooding in the Midwest and Northeast," reads a report by A…
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23 Small Aftershocks Reported By USGS In 23 Hours After New Jersey Earthquake
The USGS is reporting 23 aftershocks in the 23 hours since the New Jersey earthquake that rattled the Northeast. The initial earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 and was reported in Whitehouse Station at 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 5. Tremors were felt by more than four million people from Maryland to New Hampshire. The first aftershock was reported just under an hour later at 11:20 a.m. 6 km NNE of Whitehouse Station with a magnitude of 2.0. The largest aftershock had a 4.0 magnitude and happened just before 6 p.m. Friday, April 5. Most of the aftershocks were not notable, with magnitudes …
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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Aftershock: NY Feels Additional Tremors
Hours after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the northeast, several states are once again feeling the earth move in what appears to be an aftershock. Just after 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5, the tremors of a 4.0 magnitude earthquake — an aftershock from an earlier 4.8 quake originating in New Jersey — could be felt across the Northeast. Similar to its earlier counterpart, the quake shook buildings across New York City, New Jersey, and parts of Connecticut, with some reporting feeling it in Pennsylvania and western Massachusetts. Original Story: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeast T…
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4.0 Magnitude Aftershock Rattles Greater Philly
Did you feel it? Less than eight hours after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was confirmed by the USGS in New Jersey, more shaking was felt as far as Philadelphia and Long Island just before 6 p.m. for 10 or 15 seconds. New Jersey just experienced an aftershock.Please follow the emergency guidance below and avoid calling 911 unless you have an actual emergency. https://t.co/OEcBokISaH — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) April 5, 2024 The shaking was confirmed to be an aftershock, with a magnitude of 4.0 three miles from Bedminster at 5:59 p.m. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that happe…
Obituaries
PA Mom Who Died After Crash Was '5-Foot Woman With Giant Personality,' Daughter Says
Iris Crystal Mercado, an Allentown mother, and New Jersey native, died from injuries sustained in a car crash on Sunday, March 31, authorities said. She was 37. Mercado, called Crystal by friends and loved ones, was hospitalized after a wreck on Route 22 in South Whitehall on Feb. 3, state police have said. Her daughter Ciara Rodriguez said Mercado was "a 5-foot woman with the personality of a giant." "My mother loved being around friends and family and just enjoying being outside," Rodriguez told Daily Voice. "She was great at whatever she learned and put her mind …
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NJ College Student Dies On Bucknell University Campus
A Pennsylvania college student from New Jersey was found dead on campus over the weekend, according to officials and recent news reports. Christian Samay (Class of 2024) died on Saturday, March 30 at Bucknell University, according to the school's president, John C. Bravman. "This is an unspeakable loss for the Bucknell community, and our hearts go out Christian’s family and friends," Bravman said. Samay's death is not believed to have been linked to the active shooter hoax coordinated out of Virginia. While authorities did not say where in New Jersey Samay is from, a LinkedIn p…
Police & Fire
NJ Feds: PA Sex Offender Recorded Tryst With Minor In UK
A registered sex offender from Pennsylvania who authorities said recorded himself and a minor having sex in the United Kingdom is now in federal custody in New Jersey. Gregory J. Barger, 38, of Morrisville, PA, was originally one of 21 accused predators arrested by undercover investigators with the New Jersey attorney general's and Mercer County (NJ) prosecutor's offices in what became known as "Operation Risky Business" in the spring of 2022. It came to light during that probe, however, that Barger had flown to the United Kingdom, where he recorded video and still images on his phone of hi…
Police & Fire
Philly Trio Admits $1.6M Worth Of Thefts From 55 UPS Locations Across NJ, NY, PA, Beyond
UPDATE: Three young Philadelphia men admitted burglarizing 55 UPS warehouses across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and beyond, netting more than $1.6 million worth of electronics. Sekou Fofanah, 20, Shamaire Brown, 19, and Quamaire Brown, 19, each pleaded guilty in federal court in Camden to conspiracy to commit cargo theft, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. All three and a fourth man, Aboudramane Karamoko, had been arrested and released at one time or other since the burglaries began nearly four years ago, records show. The most recent was last past April, when po…
Weather
Timing On Strongest Wind, Heaviest Rain In Major Weekend Storm
She's here. The weekend storm that's prompted wind and flooding advisories for much of the region is under way, and the National Weather Service says it's only going to get worse. ⚠️ The forecast for today remains on track. The most significant change has been the expansion of the Wind Advisory to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, March 23, 2024 Forecast Rainfall Saturday, March 22 National Weather Service Winds are expected to increase later Saturday morning, March 23, with the strongest gusts expected to last through Sunday morning…
Weather
Split Storms Combine: Brace For 4 Inches Of Rain This Weekend In NJ, PA, Forecasters Say
All of New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia are under a flood watch ahead of one big rain storm, or a combination of two different storms that will combine and head to the region this weekend. Between two and four inches of rain are expected to fall between late Friday night, March 22 and Saturday evening, March 23 before tapering off, according to the National Weather Service. "A soaking rainstorm will cause problems along the I-95 corridor as the weekend gets started, with waves of rain moving in late Friday night through Saturday," AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean DeVore said. "Expect slow …
Weather
Temps To Plummet After Round Of Snow, Rain Showers For Some In PA
The first day of spring is behind us, but winter seems to be sticking around. Snow and rain showers were possible Wednesday evening, March 20, with some snow squalls already having smacked the northernmost parts of New Jersey. From a spotter in High Point earlier, around 4 PM, where 1 to 2" of snow fell quickly in northwest Sussex County NJ, as... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 According to the National Weather Service, flurries were possible in Warren, Sussex, and Morris counties in New Jersey; and across the Lehigh Vall…
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Taylor Daniel: Thousands Raised For Slain Bucks Mom
Friends and community members have raised thousands of dollars to memorialize Taylor Daniel. Daniel, 25, was shot and killed by the father of her children Andre Gordon Jr. on Saturday, March 16, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Gordon Jr. is also accused of killing his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon, authorities have said. He is charged with multiple counts of murder, assault, burglary, and related counts and is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania from New Jersey. On GoFundMe, community members …
Police & Fire
Andre Gordon: New Details In Bucks Co. Triple Homicide
Prosecutors are shedding new light on the Saturday, March 16 incident that left three Pennsylvanians dead and one New Jersey man in police custody. Andre Gordon Jr. was arrested in Trenton on Saturday after an hours-long manhunt, Daily Voice reported. The incident began just before 9 a.m. when he arrived at his father and stepmother's 45 Viewpoint Lane home in Falls Township, according to the criminal complaint from the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Investigators said Andre Gordon Sr. answered the door and "confronted" his son before going inside to get dressed.…
Weather
Snow Showers Possible For Some As Winter Lingers Into Spring In Northeast
Winter is hanging on for dear life. The temperatures are only going to get colder as spring gets closer (Tuesday, March 19), bringing a chance of snow and snow squalls for some in the Northeast. "After a mild start to the weekend, temperatures will trend to a bit chillier than the historical average from Sunday to Wednesday of this week," an AccuWeather report reads. "New York City will have multiple days with highs in the mid- to upper 40s, compared to a historical average near 50 degrees this week." St. Patrick's Day will have a high near 55 with a slight chance of showers in the …
Police & Fire
Fugitive Wanted Out Of PA Busted With Meth After Leading Crosstown NY Pursuit: Police
A fugitive wanted in another state was caught with methamphetamine after leading authorities on a long chase throughout the Hudson Valley in an unregistered vehicle with switched plates, police said. New Jersey resident Sean McDermott, age 34, of Hoboken, was arrested on Wednesday, March 6 following a pursuit that began in Westchester and ended in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, March 11. According to authorities, at around 12:15 p.m. on the day of McDermott's arrest, a vehicle that fled a traffic stop in Elmsford traveled into Putnam County…
Weather
Snow Showers Could End Weekend Storm In Bucks County, Flood Watch Issued: NWS
A weekend of rain could end in snow in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch for much the region from 1 p.m. Saturday through through Sunday evening as a low-pressure storm is set to bring up to drop two inches of rainfall, according to the NWS. Paired with the multiple rounds of rainfall from the past several days, this new round "is likely to bring several river gauges into flood stage across the Passaic, Raritan, and Rancocas basins by Sunday," the NWS said. By Sunday is expected to be partly sunny with scatte…
Police & Fire
Man Who Beat Mom Dead After Trying To Cut Tattoo Off Leg, Held In PA Prison: Affidavit
A New Jersey man allegedly beat his mom to death after she tried to stop him from slicing a tattoo off of his leg, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Gloucester Township police were called to the Doran family's Blackwood home around 10:20 a.m. Saturday, March 2, as Daily Voice previously reported. Lillian Doran was found “obviously dead” with trauma to the back of her head on a bedroom floor in the home, according to an affidavit for probable cause. Witnesses said that the night before, 65-year-old Lillian had been arguing with her 30-year-old son, James Doran, about cutt…
Police & Fire
Video Shows SWAT Team Arresting Gun Trafficker Who Frequented PA Shows
Police have released the video that shows a SWAT team arresting a New Jersey man accused of trafficking guns across multiple state lines, despite being denied a permit to purchase firearms, they said. Following a five-month investigation, Wayne Bagley, 68, of South Brunswick, was arrested during a motor vehicle stop on Thursday, Feb. 29, South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said. Video shows officers approaching Bagley in a dark blue work van before pulling up and surrounding him. "Hands up," officers can be heard yelling with their guns drawn. "Put your hands up." Once…
Weather
Snow, Hail Could Be Part Of Damaging Mid-Week Storm Headed To NJ, PA: Forecasters
Forecasters are tracking a gusty storm bringing rain and some snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Rain is expected to begin across both states Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, and continue through Wednesday morning, Feb. 28, the National Weather Service says. ☔️ Multiple rounds of rain & storms will occur across central PA through Wednesday evening, Stay Weather Aware! 1⃣: Tues... Posted by US National Weather Service State College PA on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 While temperatures on Wednesday could reach a high of 60, a steep drop is expected in the evening to around 30, …
Weather
Forecasters Were Way Off: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell Unexpectedly In NJ, PA Towns
Four inches of snow at most was expected in the second snow storm of the week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. But much more fell. In the Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17 storm, up to 13 inches of snow fell in some towns across the region, according to the National Weather Service. Here's who got the most snow, according to the National Weather Service: ATLANTIC, NJ: Beuna Vista, 3.3 inches; Hammonton, 2.8 inches; Somers Point, 2.2 inches BERKS, PA: Lyons, 12 inches; Fleetwood, 9 inches; Blandon, 8.5 inches BERGEN, NJ: Westwood 3 inches; Fair Lawn 2.5 inches; River Vale 2 …
Weather
New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA
In a newly-released forecast map, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected to get up to four inches of snow in this second winter storm of the week. The new map shows between 3 and 4 inches could fall along the Jersey Shore, in South Jersey, and in the Reading/Greater Philadelphia areas in the storm expected to begin late Friday, Feb. 16. UPDATE: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell In These NJ, PA Towns — See Who Got The Most Snow Central Jersey could see up to 3 inches while North Jersey and the Poconos will likely only see 1 or 2 inches, the NWS says. Snow will continue through Saturday, Fe…
Police & Fire
Morrisville Fugitive Found With Meth, Brass Knuckles On Jersey Shore: Police
A man and woman from Pennsylvania were arrested after police found drugs and brass knuckles during a traffic stop, authorities said. Michal Ray, 47, of Morrisville, PA, and Nicole Olenick, 47, also of PA, were arrested on Monday, Feb. 12. The Brigantine Police Department announced their arrests on Tuesday, Feb. 13. At around 10:45 a.m., a Brigantine officer stopped a vehicle for speeding near the intersection of 31st Street and Bayshore Avenue. The officer noticed Ray was not wearing his seatbelt in the front passenger's seat. Ray and Olenick gave identification to the officer who not…
Weather
Increased Snow Projections: 18 Inches Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA In Major Storm, NWS Says
The National Weather Service says parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania could see more snow than what was initially predicted due to a shift in the storm track. In an updating briefing published Monday, Feb. 12, the NWS said 12 to 18 inches of snow could fall in parts of Sussex County, NJ and the Pocono Mountains. ALSO SEE: North Jersey School Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Major Winter Storm The weather map shows between 8 and 12 inches expected in parts of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Essex, Warren, Somerset and Hunterdon counties, where winter storm warnings have been issued. Winter weather a…
Weather
New Weather Map Shows Snow Potential In Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Nearing Northeast
AccuWeather has released a new weather map ahead of a winter storm approaching the Northeast. The above model shows rain and/or snow taking aim at most of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern Maryland early next week, likely sometime Monday, Feb. 12 into Tuesday, Feb. 13. "While the January thaw and break from the stormy pattern extended into early February, there is going to be a change in the pattern with a potentially impactful storm coming swinging across the Midwest and Northeastern states from Monday to Tuesday," AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean DeVore said. Precipitation is expected…
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'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States — Including PA
A popular hummus sold at Wegmans in eight states and the District of Columbia has been recalled by the company, the FDA announced on Feb. 3. A producer for Wegmans, Summer Fresh Salads Inc. of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada has recalled Wegmans Harissa Hummus Topped With Harissa, according to the FDA. The recall was prompted due to undeclared sesame in the produce. The company explained that people with sesame allergies "run the risk of [a] serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[s] if they consume [this] product." Notably, "No illnesses have been reported to date in connect…
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