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Weather
Rainfall Totals: These Spots Hit Hardest By Slow-Moving Storm System
The storm did not have to move fast to leave a big mark. A slow-moving, moisture-rich system dumped widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches across parts of the Northeast over Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, according to the National Weather Service. Some isolated spots in New York and Connecticut approached 8 to 10 inches, especially where heavy downpours moved over the same areas more than once. Showers are expected to linger into Tuesday morning, July 7, but rain chances should diminish throughout the day. Cloudy, breezy, and humid conditions will remain, with highs generally in …
News
Arson At Northeast Philly Mosque Sparks Hate Crime Probe, $2.5K Reward
A fire intentionally set at a Northeast Philadelphia mosque over the holiday weekend is being investigated as an arson, with civil rights leaders urging authorities to determine whether it was motivated by hate. Officers and Philadelphia Fire Department personnel responded to the Northeast Islamic Center in the 1400 block of Tyson Avenue on Sunday, July 5, at approximately 2:11 a.m. after a fire was reported, Philadelphia police said. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in the enclosed front porch area of the building. The mosque was unoccupied at the time, and no injuries were reported, po…
Business
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau. The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency. The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real. The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
Lifestyle
Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals
Figuring out dinner can feel like its own full-time side quest. A new survey of 2,000 adults found that the average respondent spends nearly 16 minutes a day deciding what to have for dinner, according to Talker Research. That adds up to more than an hour and a half each week, or about four full days a year. The survey, conducted by Talker Research for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, examined the daily “dinner decisions” Americans make and what makes a meal feel worth the wait. For many, food is also a mood boost. More than half of respondents, 58 percent, said splurging on a lav…
Lifestyle
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows
The forecast may affect more than weekend plans. Fewer hours of sunshine were linked to more mental health-related health care contacts in a large study of England’s National Health Service data, StudyFinds reported. The study analyzed about 4.6 million unscheduled mental health-related health care contacts across England from January 2014 through December 2022. The findings were published in the journal "Frontiers in Psychiatry," according to StudyFinds. Researchers looked at emergency department visits, NHS 111 calls, and after-hours general practitioner contacts. NHS 111 is a medi…
News
Freezers Packed With 55+ Dead Animals In PA Ends With Pet Ban: DA
A man convicted in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving dozens of dead animals stored in freezers and neglected pets left behind in a boarded-up home has been sentenced, prosecutors announced on Monday, July 6. Eric Lee Wise Werner, 41, of Conoy Township, was sentenced by Judge Todd Brown on June 26 after a Lancaster County jury found him guilty in March of 17 counts of animal cruelty, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Brown sentenced Werner to four years of probation, ordered him to pay a $300 fine, undergo a mental health evaluation, and prohibi…
News
Lauren Bennett Dies At 37: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit
Her voice helped define one of the biggest pop moments of the 2010s. Lauren Bennett, best known for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s "Party Rock Anthem," has died at 37. Her former group, G.R.L., announced her death in an Instagram post on Monday, July 6. No cause of death was announced. "Our hearts are broken, and we cannot express how much she meant to us," G.R.L. said. "We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved." Bennett, born Lauren Diane Bennett in Meo…
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'Unending Trauma': Savannah Guthrie Describes 'Months Of Agony' Since Mom's Disappearance
For Savannah Guthrie’s family, every day has become another unanswered question. The NBC "Today" co-anchor spoke publicly through a statement as the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, reached the 5-month mark, KOLD News 13 in Tucson reported. Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 1. "It is five months of agony and unending trauma for our family," the statement said. "There is not a moment that goes by that we aren’t actively trying to find our mom. We thank the people of Tucson for holding her in their hearts, as …
Lifestyle
Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where Pennsylvania Ranks
A new state-by-state report says the map of American well-being shows clear winners, troubling warning signs, and one big national disconnect. The State of the Nation Project released its "State of the States" report as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. StudyFinds reported on the rankings on Friday, July 3. Minnesota ranked first overall, followed by New Hampshire, Iowa, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Louisiana ranked last among the 51 jurisdictions measured, including all 50 states and Washington, DC. New Jersey ranked 11th, Maryland ranked 15th, Connecticut ranked 18th, Virginia rank…
News
29 People Died In NJ's Heatwave, Report Says
Twenty-nine people are believed to have died as a result of last week's heatwave in New Jersey, the New York Times reports. Most of the fatalities were reported in New Jersey's heavily populated central and northern regions, where residents endured several consecutive days of triple-digit heat, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Health. The heatwave lasted from Wednesday to Saturday. At times, temperatures in parts of the state felt like 110 degrees. The victims ranged in age from their 30s to their 80s, and were found in homes, cars, and outside, according to Th…
News
Dad Of 3 ID'd After Fatal Police Shooting At Children's Hospital In Philly
A Philadelphia father of three has been identified as the man who was fatally shot by a police officer outside St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, authorities announced Monday, July 6. Joseph "Smitty" Smithers, 32, was killed after officers responded to the hospital at 3601 St. Christopher's Drive on Thursday, July 2, at approximately 10:21 a.m., Philadelphia police said. Officers were dispatched after a family member called 911 because Smithers was experiencing a mental health crisis and was believed to be suicidal, according to the police. Smithers had been directed off the hospital…
News
Public Funeral Set For PA Trooper Killed During NY Truck Inspection; Mass. Driver Charged
Pennsylvania State Police have announced funeral arrangements for Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr., the veteran trooper who was killed while inspecting a tractor-trailer driven by a New York trucker after investigators say a Massachusetts truck driver crashed onto the shoulder of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. Public visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, 15 Academy Lane in Ashland, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, July 6. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial services will be…
Police & Fire
Active PSP Incident Closes Residential Street (
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Pennsylvania State Police are responding to what they described as an "active incident" on Monday afternoon. The incident is unfolding on Church Street in Marysville, where part of the residential roadway was closed as troopers remained on scene on Monday, July 6. State police have not released any details about what prompted the response. Troopers declined to provide additional information when contacted by Daily Voice. It remains unclear whether anyone has been injured or if there is any ongoing threat to the public. Daily Voice has reached out to Pennsylvania State Police for additiona…
Business
Bacteria Found In Popular Shampoo Prompts Recall: What To Know
A popular salon shampoo is being recalled because it may be contaminated with bacteria. Kao USA voluntarily recalled select lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, July 1. The recall affects 8.5-ounce and 33.8-ounce bottles sold in the US and Canada. According to the company, the shampoo may contain Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. The bacteria pose little medical risk to healthy people, but people with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to infection, the FDA said. The aff…
News
Stranger Shoots PA Family Man Walking In Park, Then Self: Police
Kevin Lucas was walking through Lancaster County Central Park when Brandon Cunningham, a man he did not know, shot him before turning the gun on himself, police said. A Lititz family man was shot and killed by a stranger while walking through Lancaster County Central Park, authorities revealed in a major update at the start of July. Brandon Cunningham, 32, of East Hempfield Township, shot at two people as they were walking through the park on Wednesday, June 24. Cunningham struck Kevin T. Lucas, 47, before turning the gun on himself, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police. The pe…
News
Driver Charged In Death Of PA Firefighter Thrown From Moving Car At Shopping Center
The driver of a car involved in the crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old volunteer firefighter has been charged, Northampton County prosecutors announced on Monday, July 6. Zachary Warren Barndt, of Bethlehem Township, is charged with Accidents Involving Death, Homicide by Vehicle, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Involuntary Manslaughter, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Careless Driving – Unintentional Death, Driving Without a License, and multiple traffic offenses in connection with the death of Daniel J. Maffea, according to Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Bar…
Police & Fire
PA Model's Final Moments Captured Partying On IG Story Before Double Fatal NJ BMW Crash
The final moments of a Pennsylvania model were captured on her Instagram story. Ayzia Toledo, a 22-year-old Bristol resident, shared videos of herself smoking hookah, dancing, and singing karaoke with friends at approximately 9:30 p.m., about 90 minutes before her crashed BMW was found along Route 55 south in Deptford (Instagram stories disappear after 24 hours, screenshots attached). Toledo had apparently been hosting an event called "Darty in the USA," according to an Instagram post promoting the event by The Horsemen in Philadelphia last week. "Darty in the USA" thehorsemenphl …
Business
Microsoft Laying Off Nearly 5K Workers: Here's Why
Microsoft is laying off about 4,800 workers worldwide amid massive cuts at Xbox. The company announced the layoffs in employee messages on Monday, July 6. The cuts represent about 2.1% of Microsoft's global workforce, with most of the layoffs affecting the company's Commercial and Xbox organizations. Xbox plans to eliminate about 3,200 jobs through fiscal year 2027, including approximately 1,600 positions on Monday. The cuts will ultimately affect about one-fifth of the gaming division's workforce, CNBC reported. In her letter, CEO Asha Sharma called the layoffs "the most significant restr…
Police & Fire
Video
: Roof Collapses On BJ's Shoppers In New Jersey
Harrowing footage shows the moment the roof of a BJ's Wholesale Club collapsed on 27 people, including shoppers, in New Jersey on Monday, July 6 (scroll for footage). At 11:16 a.m., emergency responded to the roof collapse at the BJ's in Ocean Township at 1904 Route 35, Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino and Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. There were 27 people inside the building when the collapse occurred, Sorrentino and Golden said. Two people were partially trapped but freed themselves and safely exited the building, authorities said. No injuries were rep…
News
Alleged World Cup Bomb Threat Lands Repeat Offender Back Behind Bars, Records Show
A 26-year-old man with a history of cyber harassment, bomb threats, and terroristic threats is facing new charges after police charged him with making a terroristic threat during the World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. An alert was issued for Amar Ramkissoon, who made the threat during the Norway-Brazil World Cup match at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5, in East Rutherford, law enforcement sources say. The specifics were unclear as of press time. Ramkissoon was charged with second-degree terroristic threats occurring during a state of emergency and second-degree false public…
Police & Fire
NJ Skating Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl In 1990s, Prosecutor Says
A 75-year-old South Jersey skating coach was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a minor in the 1990s, authorities announced Monday, July 6. The victim, now in her late 40s, told the United States Center for SafeSport that Ralph Marinelli, of Ventnor, sexually assaulted her when she was 14 years old and he was 40 years old while he was her personal skating coach at Young's Skating Center in Mays Landing, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. The woman said she was groomed and sexually abused by Marinelli from 1992 through 1995, authorities said. Evidence collected by polic…
Politics
Trump Says Restraining Order Needed For World Leader
A diplomatic feud that was already tense has taken another public turn. President Donald Trump shared a meme-style image on Truth Social on Sunday, July 5, aimed at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, days before NATO leaders gather in Ankara, Turkey. The image shows Meloni smiling while looking up at Trump. Text across the top says, "RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED." Trump shared the post on Truth Social without additional written comment. The jab follows weeks of public tension between Trump and Meloni, who had once positioned herself as a bridge between Washington and European leaders. Da…
Police & Fire
Suspected PA Catalytic Converter Crook Charged With NY Thefts: Police
An accused catalytic converter thief already facing charges on Long Island has been identified as the chief suspect in two more thefts, police said. Madinson Silverio Ventura, 27, is now also accused of stealing catalytic converters from two vehicles in Westbury and New Cassel on Nov. 13, 2025, the Nassau County Police Department said Monday, July 6. In that incident, cops responded to 911 calls on Jefferson Street and Siegel Street in the neighboring towns and found two damaged vehicles but no suspect, saying only the thief fled in an unknown direction, according to authorities. Silverio …
Business
Burger King Expands Menu With New Chicken Sandwich Options
Burger King is giving one of its longest-running menu items a couple of new twists. The Miami-based chain is expanding its Original Chicken Sandwich lineup with two limited-time varieties, according to a news release on Monday, July 6. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich and Club Original Chicken Sandwich will arrive at participating US restaurants on Tuesday, July 7. The Loaded Jalapeño Original Chicken Sandwich features creamy jalapeño sauce, crispy and pickled jalapeños, crispy onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and American cheese. The Club Original Chicken Sandwich includes cris…
Sports
Former NFL Player, TV Sports Analyst Arrested
A former football standout who became a familiar TV voice is facing a new legal issue. Marcellus Wiley, 51, was arrested in Orange County, Florida, on Saturday, July 4, on a domestic battery charge, according to multiple reports. The former NFL defensive end and longtime sports analyst was initially held without bond, according to ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando and People. No details about the alleged incident, including the location or others involved, had been publicly released as of Sunday, July 5, WFTV reported. Wiley is the husband of Annemarie Wiley, an alum of "Real Housewives of Be…
Police & Fire
Woman Shot In Face During Fight Outside Delaware Papa John's On July 4; Man Arrested In PA
A woman was shot in the face during a Fourth of July fight outside a Papa John's restaurant in Delaware, and the man accused of pulling the trigger was arrested the following day in Pennsylvania, state police announced on Monday, July 6. Paul Waller, 39, of Wilmington, was taken into custody in Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 5, one day after the shooting in the 2100 block of Marsh Road in Wilmington, according to Delaware State Police. The shooting happened at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, when troopers responded to the restaurant for reports of gunfire. When troopers and emer…
Police & Fire
Horse-And-Buggy Crash Involving Infant, 2 Seriously Hurt: PA State Police (
Update
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A horse-and-buggy crash sent two people to the hospital on Friday morning, Pennsylvania State Police confirmed to Daily Voice on Monday, July 6. The crash happened at the intersection of Truce Road and Buck Heights Road in Providence Township around 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 3, Trooper Michael Carter Jr., public information officer for PSP Avondale, told Daily Voice. A minivan collided with a horse and buggy carrying three people, including an infant, Pennsylvania State Police said. The infant was not injured or transported, but the other two occupants of the buggy suffered serious injur…
Business
Norway's Bizarre Pizza Order Has Their Breath Kicking: Soccer Team Crushes 20 Pies In 25 Mins
Norway's World Cup win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5, came with an unusual postgame celebration: 20 pizzas from an unlikely New Jersey restaurant. The order went to Bagels by Jarrett, now known as BXJ, at 451 Mount Pleasant Ave. in West Orange, owner Jarrett Seltzer confirmed to Daily Voice. The request came after one of Seltzer's customers sent him an Instagram message. Her husband, the executive chef at the MC Hotel in Montclair, where Norway's national team was staying, needed 20 pizzas. The team's biggest request was simple: "Heavy on the pepperoni." There were also a hand…
Business
Pringles Releases Flavored Hot Dog Buns For Summer Cookout Season
Pringles is adding a new twist to summer cookouts with limited-edition hot dog buns inspired by three of its flavors. The snack brand officially unveiled its new Pop Dog Buns on Monday, July 6. The potato-based buns are based on BBQ, Honey Mustard, and Sour Cream & Onion potato crisps. The limited-edition buns are 7.5 inches long and packaged in Pringles-style cans. Fans can get the buns during two online drops at noon on Wednesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 15, which is National Hot Dog Day. The Sour Cream & Onion buns feature tangy, savory, and creamy flavors, while t…
Business
Popular Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Come To New Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is giving Girl Scout Cookie fans a new way to enjoy some iconic flavors this summer. The chain unveiled its Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Dozen in a news release on Monday, July 6. The limited-time collection will be available at participating shops nationwide beginning Tuesday, July 7. The dozen doughnuts feature the flavors of Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups, and Coconut Caramel cookies. "Girl Scout Cookie flavors are iconic for a reason," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "Reimagining them as doughnuts is a fun way to bring those familiar favorites to fans in…
Lifestyle
Evidence-Backed Benefits Of Drinking Coffee Revealed In New Report
That morning cup may be doing more than waking you up. Coffee has been tied to several evidence-backed health benefits, The Washington Post reported Thursday, July 2, citing hundreds of studies on the widely consumed drink. The report noted that coffee contains more than 1,000 chemical compounds, including magnesium, potassium, niacin, and other B vitamins. Research once raised concerns about coffee and cancer risk. But The Post reported that later studies found early links were often complicated by smoking, since smokers also tended to drink more coffee. More studies have since pointed i…
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