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Luigi Mangione Mugshot Released: Details Shared In Rookie Cop's Big PA McDonald's Arrest
Luigi Mangione's mugshot has been released, as have new details in the arrest of the 26-year-old former UPenn student who police say is a prime suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. 📸BREAKING: Luigi Mangione’s mug shot, per Altoona Police Department. pic.twitter.com/Vf1I2KKbRp — Amanda Head (@AmandaHead) December 9, 2024 PA Gov. Josh Shapiro says that 26-year-old Mangione had a ghost gun, a weapon assembled from untraceable parts, matching the firearm used in Thompson’s murder was recovered during his detention, PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and other law enforcemen…
Politics
Accused Pelosi Laptop Thief's Dad Convicted Of Child Abuse Year After Daughter's DC Conviction
The father of a Pennsylvania woman who was accused of stealing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's laptop was convicted of sexually abusing a girl on Wednesday, Oct. 30 — just two days after the trial began, according to court documents and the Dauphin County District Attorney's office. Rickey Williams, 55, — a security guard from Dauphin County — touched the girl when she was between the ages of 8 and 18. Judge William T. presided over the trial. She came forward about the abuse within two weeks after police allegedly caught him soliciting a video of a 14-ye…
News
Former Penn State Players From Virginia, Philly Facing Rape, Other Sex Crimes: Court Docs
A pair of former Penn State players who were booted off the team over the summer are facing rape and other serious charges, according to court documents. Philadelphia native Jameial Lyons, and Kaveion Keys, of Richmond, Virginia, both 19, who were dismissed from the Nittany Lions and the university in August after being temporarily suspended from the squad. Lyons was charged with: Rape; Aggravated assault without consent; Voluntary deviate sexual intercourse; Aggravated individual assault without consent; Indecent assault without consent of others; Invasion of privacy without consen…
Sports
NHL Star, Brother On Bikes Killed By Drunk Driver In NJ Right Before Sister's Wedding: Troopers
An NHL star and his brother from Salem County were killed by a suspected drunk driver one day before their sister's wedding, authorities said. Johnny Gaudreau of Carneys Point and Matthew Gaudreau of Pedricktown died on Thursday, Aug. 29, a state police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Troopers responded to the crash near milepost 11.1 on County Route 551 in Oldmans Township at around 8:19 p.m. Sean Higgins of Woodstown was accused of driving drunk during the crash. The 43-year-old was charged with two counts of death by auto. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, played 11 N…
Weather
Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia
A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as Tropical Storm Debby continues to batter the DMV region. Storms are expected to continue overnight, with upwards of four inches of rain possibly pouring in parts of the area, leading to increased risk of floods and "tropical downpours" as the storm continues to travel up the East Coast. The risk for flash flooding will continue to increase this evening and into the overnight hours. Rain amounts of 4-8" are possible along & west of the Blue Ridge with 2-4" further east. Remember if you see high water turn around …
Politics
'We're Not Going Back': Harris, Walz Lay Out Vision For Future In First Rally Together
Kamala Harris introduced her new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the "Vice President America deserves" during their first campaign stop at Temple University in Philadelphia. Speaking together on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in their first joint rally since Harris tapped Walz as her running mate, Vice President Harris, age 59, said this election will come down to one thing: freedom. "The freedom from gun violence, freedom to vote, freedom to love who you wish to with pride, and the freedom for women to do what they wish with their body and not have the government tell them what to do," she…
Politics
Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention
Vice President Kamala Harris has ended weeks of speculation after naming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The 60-year-old Walz was a seemingly late entrant to the "veepstakes" but gained popularity after several media appearances went viral. The chair of the Democratic Governor's Association, Walz was a US Congressman from 2007 to 2019. A former high school social studies teacher, he's served 24 years in the Army National Guard. Harris said she chose Walz because of his dedication to working-class families. One of the things that stood out …
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David Lynch Provides Stunning Health Update, Says He'll Never Retire
Filmmaker David Lynch, who has ties to Virginia and Pennsylvania, made a stunning announcement following a concerning interview. He has emphysema. The 78-year-old creative genius behind "Twin Peaks" and "Elephant Man" — who lived in Philadelphia and attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts years after his family moved to Alexandria, VA — put the following statement out on social media Monday, Aug. 5: Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking. I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco - the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, …
Weather
Tracking Hurricane Debby, Severe Storms Expected To Slam Northeast This Week
The Northeast is in for a wild week of weather. AccuWeather forecasters say episodes of drenching rain and heavy winds are working their way across the country and are expected to arrive in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland on Tuesday, Aug. 6. AccuWeather The above AccuWeather map shows which part of the region will be most impacted by the storms arriving Tuesday afternoon and lasting into the evening. Those include the Pennsylvania-Maryland border, South Jersey, and the Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. Tuesday will be sunny and hot with a high of 90 before storms roll in,…
Police & Fire
Man Using Social Media To Solicit Child In Virginia Intercepted By Officers, Police Say
A 22-year-old Philadelphia man who allegedly used social media to prey on underage victims has been apprehended in Prince William County, authorities announced on Thursday. Shafan Naeem was arrested over the weekend in Woodbridge following an investigation into the solicitation of a minor, officials say. An investigation determined that Naeem used the social media app to communicate with a child sending inappropriate images and involving the solicitation of sexual acts by the 22-year-old man, according to the Prince William County Police Department. During those communications, N…
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Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing
Another round of heat and storms is on deck for the Northeast, starting now, forecasters say. The beginning of the week will start out hot with a chance of storms in the late-afternoon and evening, however, the highest chance of severe weather comes mid-week, AccuWeather says. Monday, July 15 will be mostly sunny with a high between 97 and 100 from New Jersey to Washington DC, and a widespread risk of thunderstorms in the evening, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather. AccuWeather forecast map Monday-Monday night. AccuWeather Good Monday M…
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Extreme Heat, Thunderstorms Return To Northeast: Here's The Timing
The weather Monday, June 24 was nice, wasn't it? Don't get too comfortable, because the heat and the thunderstorms are both expected to return in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service says. Tuesday, June 25 will be sunny with a high of 92. The evening will hit a low of 71 before the heat returns even hotter on Wednesday, June 26, the NWS said. "As has been the case with the heat wave in recent days, the biggest spike in temperature and humidity levels will be in the East, rather than the Midwest," AccuWeather says. "Temperatures will peak within a few degrees of 100 fro…
Police & Fire
Reckless Mustang Driver Pepper-Sprayed After Pursuit In Virginia, Sheriff's Office Says
A reckless Philadelphia driver was arrested after being pepper-sprayed in northern Virginia after police said she almost hit a motorcyclist then led a pursuit. Deputies were brought to the 3000 block of Warrenton Road in Stafford where the county sheriff's office said Carla Yengo Kahn, 32, had nearly struck a motorcyclist in her Ford Mustang, and was driving all over the roadway around 12:35 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Kahn's vehicle was found near Hartwood Road and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Kahn pulled over, only briefly, though, as she then took off, heading south on Warrenton Ro…
Business
Major Mall-Based Chain To Close 543 Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
A major retailer primarily located in malls and headquartered in Pennsylvania is set to close all 543 of its stores following its third Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Closures for all rue21 locations are expected to be completed within the next two months with going-out-of-business sales coming soon. The company, headquartered in Pennsylvania outside Pittsburgh, had first filed for bankruptcy in 2003, and then for a second time in 2017, when it closed around 400 stores. Founded in 1970, rue21 specializes in women's & men's casual apparel and accessories. rue21 has locations in …
News
Driver Indicted For Hit-Run Crash Near Near White House That Killed Philadelphia Grandfather
The hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in a Northwest DC crosswalk last summer has been indicted and faces federal prison time. Benjamin Robertson, 33, of DC, was indicted by a grand jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia this week on multiple charges following the fatal crash involving Bing Wong that also injured a minor, federal authorities announced on Thursday. Robertson, was arrested and charged last year with murder for a fatal crash on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, just blocks from the White House that took the life of Wong, a Philadelphia native. The crash happe…
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Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials
An arrest has been made in the 2017 killing of an off-duty Metropolitan DC Police Department officer, thanks to a tipster who came forward last year, authorities announced. Dion Thompson has been arrested for his alleged role in the murder of MPD Sgt. Tony Mason, Jr., on Nov. 4, 2017 in the 2800 block of Elgin Avenue, Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Wednesday, April 17. Thompson, who was 18 years old at the time, has been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and other related offenses, officials said. Thompson, now 24, was identified as a possible suspe…
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Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast
Do you want to be in a commercial about daycare? A commercial for highlighting the benefits of a daycare communication technology for parents and teachers is seeking talent for four roles, according to a casting notice. The commercial is looking for people from Baltimore, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Jersey City and Virginia Beach. The roles include: A female daycare owner between the ages of 30 and 50, a female daycare director between the ages of 25 and 50, a daycare teacher between the ages of 18 and 40, and the parent of a daycare child between the ages of 18 and…
Obituaries
NJ's Richard Reinhold Jr., 46, Deputy Special Agent For Homeland Security Dies
Richard Reinhold Jr., a well-respected deputy special agent in charge with Homeland Security Investigations from New Jersey, died on Monday, Feb. 26 with his family by his side, his obituary said. He was 46 years old. Rich, of Delran — affectionately referred to by colleagues as "Big Daddy" — previously worked as an agent in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Newark, NJ. Richard grew up in Philadelphia and attended Father Judge High School and Holy Family University where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting, his obituary said. After graduating, he joined the…
Weather
Change In Weather Pattern Bringing Rain, Warmer Temps To Region: Forecasters
A change in the weather is bringing warmer weather and rain to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, closing out a dry week with mild temps, forecasters are saying. Wednesday, Feb. 21 will be mostly sunny with a high near 45, melting snow that fell last week, the National Weather Service says. The snow could re-freeze as temps dip just under 30 at night, but a warm-up Thursday means the precipitation eyeing the region likely won't be more snow. Good morning! Expect a slightly warmer day today compared to yesterday with mostly sunny skies. The forecast hasn't... Posted by US National We…
Weather
New Forecast: Increased Snowfall Totals Expected, Arctic Temps To Follow Northeast Storm
Newly-released forecast maps show parts of the region could see up to six inches of snow in the end-of-week storm. Intermittent snow is expected to begin between 4 and 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, with the heaviest amounts falling in the afternoon, the National Weather Service said. Snow will fall at about 0.5 inches per hour and will taper by the evening, with temps in the upper 20s and low 30s, the NWS said. SNOWFALL PREDICTIONS The areas expected to get 4 to 6 inches are Trenton, Long Branch, Allentown, and Philadelphia. Reading, Vineland, Parsippany and Toms River are expected to get 3 to …
Weather
Sunday Snow Squalls Possible In Parts Of DMV Region, Forecasters Caution
Another storm may bring upwards of an inch of snow to parts of Maryland, Virginia, and DC on Sunday, according to forecasters. While the DMV region won't face the same perils that forced the NFL to postpone the Buffalo Bills playoff game in upstate New York, some parts of the area may see a wintry mix on Jan. 14 as they celebrate the holiday weekend. Temperatures began cooling down on Saturday, with a cold front heading in that could bring whipping winds, some snow showers, and other inclement weather, officials say. Behind a cold front, temperatures will cool off through the day. This …
Business
Baltimore Ravens Fans Can Flock To Popeyes For Free Wings With Super Bowl Win
If the Baltimore Ravens keep riding their wave of success, fans of the Flock may have more to root for than just partying with the Lombardi on Super Bowl Sunday. Popeyes announced its new "Wings for Wings" special, where fans of select teams will have the opportunity to enjoy their win in the Big Game with a side of free chicken days later. Restaurants in cities where a football team that has wings in its name, logo, or on its mascot are eligible for a free six-piece chicken wing if they win it all, available on "Fat" Tuesday, Feb. 13, a nod to the eatery's New Orleans heritage (sorry,…
Weather
'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend
Forecasters are tracking two more storms in the coming days: One bringing heavy rain and wind, the other snow and ice to the Northeast. Thursday, Jan. 11 will be partly sunny with a high near 45 while Friday, Jan. 12 will be the same, before rain begins in the evening, the National Weather Service says. The heaviest rain will fall at night and could result in major flooding adding to the damage for the mid-week storm. Quieter conditions are expected today before the next system arrives Friday afternoon into the weekend. Expect another... Posted by US National Weather Service Bal…
Weather
Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters
Forecasters are touting a massive storm expected to drop several inches of snow on the East Coast this weekend. But some weather maps show parts of the Northeast will get only rain, and no snow at all, noting a another impactful storm could be coming mid-week next week, AccuWeather reports. The storm coming Saturday, Jan. 6 will move northeast from the Gulf Coast toward the mid-Atlantic between 12 and 1 p.m., according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. Our first chance for some accumulating and potentially impactful snowfall this season will occur for some this wee…
Weather
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding
The chances of a white Christmas this year are looking slim, and the end of the year is looking wet. The holiday weekend will be mostly dry with mild temps before a post-Christmas storm moves in over the Northeast on Tuesday night, Dec. 26, according to AccuWeather. Once the rain starts, though, it's not expected to stop until the end of the week, according to AccuWeather. More than five inches of rain fell in the first 20 days of December alone — 1.5 times the historical average, the weather outlet said. In Philadelphia, more than twice the average amount of rain fell: 6.22 inches, …
Weather
'Deja Vu:' Another Storm With Heavy Rain, Gusty Wind Takes Aim At East Coast
Meteorologists are tracking another storm headed to the region early next week. This storm could look a lot like last weekend's storm, which brought several inches of rain, snow, and gusty winds to the region, AccuWeather says. "For millions, it will end up being a case of déjà vu," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said. "This next storm coming up the Eastern Seaboard will have similar characteristics to the one that slammed the mid-Atlantic and Northeast with heavy rain and wind just days ago." The rest of the week will be sunny with increasing temps, and dry. But come S…
News
Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions
Moments after it was announced that University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill was resigning, Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok followed suit. Magill, whose testimony to Congress on antisemitism earlier this week sparked widespread outrage, resigned on Saturday, Dec. 9. Bok later announced his resignation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Magill remains a faculty member at Penn Carey Law and will stay on as president until an interim president is appointment, UPenn Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok said in announcing the news Saturday evening. And Liz Magill has resig…
Weather
Weekend Storms Bring Rain, Fog To Region
A pair of storms are expected to bring rain to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic this weekend. Friday afternoon and evening Dec. 1 will be drizzly with temps in the high 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds thicken this morning. Rains arrive later this afternoon. High temperatures will be near normal for December 1. ☔️ Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, December 1, 2023 High temps today will be in the upper 40s to low 50s for most with rain already moving through the area. For this... Posted by US National Weather Service Ba…
Weather
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest
Forecasters are urging Thanksgiving travelers to allow for extra time in this year's trip due to a pre-Thanksgiving storm creeping in on the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Up to three inches of rain are expected to fall along areas up and down the East Coast, beginning anywhere between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service. Good evening! Overall, there hasn't been too much change with the forecast for the system still due to affect the area... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, November 20, 2023 Temps will…
Lifestyle
Aw, Rats: DC Earns Dubious Distinction Among US Cities In Newly Released Ranking
The nation's capital is renowned for many things throughout the city. This is not one of them. Washington, DC once again landed in the top-five of "Orkin's Top 50 Rattiest City's List," which the pest control company puts out annually (and has been led by front-running Chicago for nine straight years). Each year, Orkin's evaluates "the number of new rodent services showcasing the demand and also indicates the efforts that residents and businesses of the top cities have taken to treat rodent issues." This year, DC landed fourth on the list, behind only Chicago, Los Angeles, and …
Weather
'Temperature Turnaround:' Unseasonably Warm Weather Coming To Northeast
Mother Nature isn't ready for winter yet — or fall, for that matter. While this week got off to a chilly start in the Northeast, the finish will be anything but, forecaster say. Tuesday, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Oct. 25 will be sunny with temps in the high 60s, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will reach highs around 75. In Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore, temperatures could climb as high as 80, AccuWeather says, calling it a "temperature turnaround." The forecast low tonight in Philly is 40°. The last time the low was 40° or less in Philly this year was April 10, when... Pos…
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