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Caregiver Accused Of Dismembering Disabled BF Body Into Suitcase With Family's Help: Philly DA Caregiver Accused Of Dismembering Disabled BF Body Into Suitcase With Family's Help: Philly DA
Caregiver Accused Of Dismembering Disabled BF Body Into Suitcase With Family's Help: Philly DA A home health aide is accused of shooting her disabled boyfriend, dismembering his body, and enlisting family members to help dump his remains in a suitcase and trash bags in Philadelphia, prosecutors announced. Liza Ridley, 53, has been charged with murder and related offenses in the death of Vincent Good, 53, whose dismembered remains were discovered in Kensington on Friday, May 22, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. The investigation began around 9:25 a.m. when a person searching for scrap metal in an alley along the 600 block of East Hilton Street opened a discard…
CT Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers CT Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers
CT Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers Rescue dogs from across the Northeast will be competing for hearts and glory in an event inspired by the "Puppy Bowl" to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "LG Channels World Pup," a four-part puppy soccer tournament, will premiere on Wednesday, June 10, LG Electronics USA announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The show will feature 48 adoptable rescue puppies representing eight national teams, like Australia, Germany, and the US. The bracket-style event comes from Bright Spot Content, which produces the "Puppy Bowl" each year before the Super Bowl for Animal Planet. "LG …
WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Deadly Lincoln University Mass Shooting, Chesco DA WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Deadly Lincoln University Mass Shooting, Chesco DA
Watch Video: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Deadly Lincoln University Mass Shooting, Chesco DA A deadly mass shooting during homecoming at one of America’s oldest historically Black colleges has now been tied to a targeted robbery scheme — and newly released court documents include video showing a gunman moments before shots rang out. Four people have been charged in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. William Sells, 20, Makaveli Valera, 19, and a 17-year-old boy — all of Wilmington, Delaware — are charged with murder, robbery, conspiracy, and related offenses after investiga…
Gun Violence Survivor Killed In Wheelchair During Philly Shooting; Arrest Made 9 Months Later Gun Violence Survivor Killed In Wheelchair During Philly Shooting; Arrest Made 9 Months Later
Gun Violence Survivor Killed In Wheelchair During Philly Shooting; Arrest Made 9 Months Later Azir Harris survived one shooting. He wouldn’t survive another, as he and two others were killed in a mass shooting in Philadelphia, but now a arrest has been made, police announced on Thursday, April 23. The 24-year-old was paralyzed at 17 and spent the last seven years advocating for survivors of gun violence, as The Philadelphia Inquirer previously reported. But early Monday morning, July 7, 2025, Harris was among the dozen shot at a block party. He was struck multiple times in the back while sitting in his wheelchair, as Daily Voice previously reported. He couldn’t escape. He died at the…
Child Predator Bust: Fugitive Found Hiding Under Blankets On Child’s Bed In Bethlehem, AG Says Child Predator Bust: Fugitive Found Hiding Under Blankets On Child’s Bed In Bethlehem, AG Says
Child Predator Bust: Fugitive Found Hiding Under Blankets On Child’s Bed In Bethlehem, AG Says A wanted fugitive accused of producing child sexual abuse material was found hiding under blankets on a child’s bed in Bethlehem, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, April 20. Noel A. Tirado, 41, was taken into custody earlier this month at an acquaintance’s home in Bethlehem, where agents with the Office of Attorney General located him during a warrant service, according to the release. Tirado had been under investigation for uploading child sexual abuse material when authorities discovered he was also wanted in Lehigh, Northampton, and Monroe counties on charges including es…
MA Cities Among 10 Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List MA Cities Among 10 Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
MA Cities Among 10 Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast. WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026. "St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
Scheme Scheme
Scheme The CEO of a Montgomery County home care agency has been sentenced to prison for her role in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme tied to ComfortZone Home Health Care, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, March 10. Naya Campbell, 29, of Audubon, previously pleaded guilty to charges including corrupt organizations, theft by deception, and Medicaid fraud for submitting false reimbursement claims through ComfortZone Home Health Care, LLC, according to the attorney general’s office. Campbell served as CEO of the Medicaid provider, which was owned by her mother, Stephanie M…
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies Airbnb is offering a cash incentive to homeowners who rent their properties during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The short-term rental platform said new hosts who list an entire home in eligible areas and welcome their first guests before July 31 can receive a $750 reward The incentive program comes as millions of soccer fans around the world are expected to travel to North America for the tournament, which begins in June 2026. Eight games are set to happen at MetLife Stadium beween June 13 and July 19. Airbnb said demand for stays during the FIFA World Cup is already surging, with searches for…
Bethlehem Man Convicted In 2020 Election Fraud Case; Woman Charged In NJ, PA Voting Case: DOJ Bethlehem Man Convicted In 2020 Election Fraud Case; Woman Charged In NJ, PA Voting Case: DOJ
Bethlehem Man Convicted In 2020 Election Fraud Case; Woman Charged In NJ, PA Voting Case: DOJ A Bethlehem man has been convicted of casting ballots in two states during the 2020 presidential election, while a separate election fraud case involving a Philadelphia woman remains pending, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday, March 4. Matthew Laiss, 32, was found guilty at trial of voting more than once in a federal election and voter fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Laiss had been registered to vote in Ottsville, Bucks County, from October 2012 until August 2020, prosecutors said. That month, he moved to Frostproof, Florida,…
Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police
Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police A detached vehicle from a moving tow truck killed a 39-year-old motorcyclist in a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia, police announced on Sunday, March 1. The crash happened on the 4000 block of Frankford Avenue in the city’s 15th District at approximately 4:13 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to Philadelphia police. A 2016 silver Ford F-250 tow truck was traveling southbound on Frankford Avenue while towing a 2005 silver Dodge Magnum when the towed vehicle became detached, police said. The Dodge entered the northbound lanes and struck a motorcycle operated by Jason Harvey, 39, of Southa…
TEDx To Tax Evasion: PA Vertical Farming Visionary Jack Griffin Funnels Cash To Wife's Account TEDx To Tax Evasion: PA Vertical Farming Visionary Jack Griffin Funnels Cash To Wife's Account
TEDx To Tax Evasion: PA Vertical Farming Visionary Jack Griffin Funnels Cash To Wife's Account Jack Griffin told the world he was building the future of farming. He gave a TEDx Talk. He stood before Congress. He promised to wipe out food deserts with high-tech vertical farms that could grow strawberries on a second floor and turn kale into jet fuel. But federal investigators say Griffin was really just pocketing. And now he’s headed to prison, the FBI announced on Monday, Feb. 2. The Sentence Jack Frances “Jack” Griffin, 62, of Philadelphia, faced up to 20 years in prison for each wire fraud charge and five years for tax evasion. His sentencing was originally scheduled for Oct. 22,…
Body ‘Dislodged’ In PA Popeye’s Parking Lot After Pedestrian Dragged From Hit-And-Run: Police Body ‘Dislodged’ In PA Popeye’s Parking Lot After Pedestrian Dragged From Hit-And-Run: Police
Body ‘Dislodged’ In PA Popeye’s Parking Lot After Pedestrian Dragged From Hit-And-Run: Police A pedestrian was killed after being struck and dragged beneath a vehicle, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 8. The crash happened at approximately 7:20 p.m. in the 12th Police District of Philadelphia on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Officers responding to a radio call for a male down in the roadway found a 62-year-old man unresponsive. Philadelphia Fire Department medics arrived and pronounced him dead at 7:47 p.m., police said. During the investigation, officers located a silver 2010 Hyundai at a Popeye’s restaurant in the 5200 block of Woodland Avenue. Police said the body became dislodged from u…
Mom, 5-Month-Old Baby Shot Inside PA Home, Suspect Sought: Police Mom, 5-Month-Old Baby Shot Inside PA Home, Suspect Sought: Police
Mom, 5-Month-Old Baby Shot Inside PA Home, Suspect Sought: Police A mother and her five-month-old baby were shot inside a Pennsylvania home early Sunday morning, leaving both injured as police searched for the suspected shooter. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department’s 19th District responded to the 1500 block of North Robinson Street around 4 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, where they found a 43-year-old woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds throughout her body, police announced. The woman was transported by police to Penn–Presbyterian Medical Center, where she underwent surgery and was initially listed in critical condition, authorities said. A …
PA Sex Offender Kidnaps, Rapes Two 11-Year-Old Girls: DA PA Sex Offender Kidnaps, Rapes Two 11-Year-Old Girls: DA
PA Sex Offender Kidnaps, Rapes Two 11-Year-Old Girls: DA A disturbing attack on two young girls walking ended with a convicted predator dragged back to prison for decades, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday, Dec. 8. Horace Battle, 47, was sentenced to 15 to 34 years in state prison after being convicted of rape of a child, kidnapping, and unlawful contact with a minor tied to a February 2025 abduction, prosecutors said. The case began when the two 11-year-old sisters were walking down the street and Battle pulled up in a white SUV, insisting they get in after they declined his offer for a ride, the DA’s Office said. I…
ISIS-K Supporter Arrested In Virginia Miles From DC After Entering Under Biden Plan: DHS ISIS-K Supporter Arrested In Virginia Miles From DC After Entering Under Biden Plan: DHS
Isis-k Supporter Arrested In Virginia Miles From DC After Entering Under Biden Plan: DHS A suspected ISIS-K supporter who entered the United States under the Biden administration’s "Operation Allies Welcome" was arrested in Virginia just miles from the nation’s capital, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Secretary Kristi Noem said Jaan Shah Safi, an Afghan national, was taken into custody by ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Waynesboro. DHS said Safi entered the country on Sept. 8, 2021, in Philadelphia under "Operation Allies Welcome." He applied for Temporary Protected Status, but DHS said his application was terminated after Se…
Premature Twins Found Severely Malnourished; Croydon Parents Sentenced: DA Premature Twins Found Severely Malnourished; Croydon Parents Sentenced: DA
Premature Twins Found Severely Malnourished; Croydon Parents Sentenced: DA A Croydon couple has been sentenced for starving their premature newborn twins to the point of life-threatening malnourishment, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, Dec. 4. Courtney Soyka, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of child endangerment and was sentenced to one year less a day to two years less a day in county jail. Marcus Maddela, 45, previously pleaded guilty in late October to child endangerment charges and was sentenced to eight to 23 months in county jail, authorities said. Premature Twins Found Severely Malnourished The investigation began in Decem…
Measles Exposure Reported At Philadelphia International Airport: Health Department Measles Exposure Reported At Philadelphia International Airport: Health Department
Measles Exposure Reported At Philadelphia International Airport: Health Department Travelers who passed through Terminals A and B at the Philadelphia International Airport may have been exposed to measles, the city’s Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Officials said an infected individual was at the airport on Sunday, Nov. 9 between 8:50 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Health Department urged anyone who was there during that time to review their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms. Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson said there is no threat to the general public but advised those potentially exposed to “take action if they are not protected agai…
Armored Car Robbery Spree Spanned Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia: FBI Armored Car Robbery Spree Spanned Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia: FBI
Armored Car Robbery Spree Spanned Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia: FBI Three suspects in a violent armored truck robbery spree stretching from Pennsylvania to New York — and involving getaway cars traced to Virginia — have been arrested, the FBI announced following the latest capture of two suspects in October. FBI Philadelphia Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs said Dante Shackleford, 26, and Mujahid Davis, 24, have been charged by indictment in connection with three armored truck robberies or attempted robberies in July and August, as well as an attempted armored truck robbery in October in Philadelphia. “The swift arrests in this case are a testament t…
Woman Killed After Tree Falls On Car In Philadelphia: Officials Woman Killed After Tree Falls On Car In Philadelphia: Officials
Woman Killed After Tree Falls On Car In Philadelphia: Officials A woman was killed after a tree fell on her vehicle in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, police said. The crash happened along the 3700 block of West School House Lane when a 2016 silver Ford Mustang traveling westbound was struck by a falling tree at 11:53 a.m., according to police. Philadelphia Fire Department medics responded to the scene, where the 44-year-old driver was pronounced dead at 12:23 p.m. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the Crash Investigation Division is handling the case.
Shock Spreads After Death Of Baltimore Rabbi, Jewish Renewal Pioneer Arthur Waskow Shock Spreads After Death Of Baltimore Rabbi, Jewish Renewal Pioneer Arthur Waskow
Shock Spreads After Death Of Baltimore Rabbi, Jewish Renewal Pioneer Arthur Waskow Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a Baltimore native whose lifelong fight for justice and spirituality reshaped American Judaism, has died at 92 in Pennsylvania. Waskow, founder and longtime executive director of The Shalom Center in Philadelphia, passed away at his home on Monday, Oct. 20, according to a statement from the organization. Born in Baltimore in 1933, Waskow helped redefine the intersection of faith and activism — from marching for civil rights to protesting war and environmental destruction — all while reimagining Jewish ritual for modern times. Waskow earned his bachelor's degree f…
AccuWeather Winter Outlook: Early, Late Nor’easter Risks, Rising Bills Projected AccuWeather Winter Outlook: Early, Late Nor’easter Risks, Rising Bills Projected
AccuWeather Winter Outlook: Early, Late Nor’easter Risks, Rising Bills Projected Bundle up and budget up. AccuWeather’s new winter outlook, released Thursday morning, Oct. 2, points to a stormy season in the Northeast and pricier heating for millions. "It looks to be an intense and stormy winter for certain areas of the country, particularly across the Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Northeast and parts of the mid-Atlantic," AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok said. For the Upper East Coast, forecasters see a “bookend” winter with the biggest storms favored near the start and close of the season.  Early systems are likely to sweep from Cana…
Trio Charged In Death Of Man Sitting In Willingboro Pickup: Cops Trio Charged In Death Of Man Sitting In Willingboro Pickup: Cops
Trio Charged In Death Of Man Sitting In Willingboro Pickup: Cops Three men have now been charged in the shooting death of a man sitting in a pickup truck last month in South Jersey, authorities said. Just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, Willingboro officers were called to the area of Paddock Lane and Poppy Turn for a report of a shooting, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Willingboro Police Chief Ian Bucs said. They found 43-year-old Bruce Hall Jr. shot dead inside a vehicle, authorities said. Investigators identified three suspects: Elijah B. Ervin, 33, was arrested Aug. 12, followed by Shaheed L. Ervin, 39, on Aug. 26. Both we…
Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon
Man Convicted In 'Cold-Blooded' Execution-Style Murder At Housing Complex In Beacon A Pennsylvania man has been found guilty in the execution-style killing of a 32-year-old man at a Hudson Valley, NY housing complex, prosecutors announced.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi said 24-year-old Khyree Pratt of Philadelphia was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, conspiracy, and weapons charges following a five-day trial and less than an hour of jury deliberations in connection with a May 2022 murder.  Prosecutors said the crime happened on Saturday, May 14, 2022, around 7 p.m. at the Forrestal Heights apartment…
Princeton Tops U.S. News List, Five Other NJ Colleges Break Top 100: See Who Made It Princeton Tops U.S. News List, Five Other NJ Colleges Break Top 100: See Who Made It
Princeton Tops U.S. News List, Five Other NJ Colleges Break Top 100: See Who Made It Nearly 40 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Princeton University retained its No. 1 position on the national list, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The 41st edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges, using up to 17 academic quality metrics, including graduation rates and faculty resources.  "For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and f…
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
Starving Puppy Fighting For Life In Lebanon After Being Found On Philly Streets: Rescue Starving Puppy Fighting For Life In Lebanon After Being Found On Philly Streets: Rescue
Starving Puppy Fighting For Life In Lebanon After Being Found On Philly Streets: Rescue A 5-month-old puppy found emaciated and near death on the streets of Philadelphia is now fighting for his life at a North Jersey animal hospital, according to an animal rescue. Garcia was discovered as a stray on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in what officials from Outcast Rescue called “absolutely horrific condition.” The puppy was so weak he could not stand, and every bone in his body was visible. He was transferred the same day to Crown Veterinary Specialists in Lebanon for emergency care, the rescue group said. Garcia was severely dehydrated, suffering from a wet cough, and in need of plasm…
Man Killed In Philadelphia Crash: Police Man Killed In Philadelphia Crash: Police
Man Killed In Philadelphia Crash: Police A crash at Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue left a man dead in Philadelphia, police announced on Sunday, Sept. 21. An adult male was taken by PFD medics to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:39 p.m., authorities said. The crash was reported at 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, police said. The scene is being held, and the Crash Investigation Division is leading the case, according to police. No further details were released on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Is Casting Across US: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Is Casting Across US: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut
Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Is Casting Across US: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut Netflix’s hit dating show "Love Is Blind" is searching for singles.  The series is casting in Philadelphia, Austin, St. Louis, New Orleans, Charleston, Atlanta, Miami, Columbus, Ohio, and the New England area, according to a pinned July post from Kinetic Content and Backstage. Part 1 of "Love Is Blind" Season 9, which follows couples from Denver, is set to debut on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The show is a dating experiment where singles talk to each other from behind a wall without ever meeting face-to-face to find out if love is truly blind. Some couples go on to marry at the altar, whi…
100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life 100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life
100-Year-Old Philly Woman Shares Secrets To Long Life Mary Brown has lived a century — and she still starts each morning with puzzles, paints watercolor birthday cards for friends, and does her own taxes. The 100-year-old Philadelphia woman says her longevity isn’t complicated:  “I’m not a saint. I believe in prayer, in staying active, and in living one day at a time.” A Legacy Of Longevity Born on March 7, 1925, in Union, South Carolina, Brown is the daughter of Jeanette Garnett, who lived to 106. “I’m a survivor,” she told Daily Voice in an exclusive interview. “My mother lived to 106, so I figure I have some good years left.” She marri…
ShopRite Parking Lot Crash Kills 81-Year-Old Woman In Philadelphia: Police ShopRite Parking Lot Crash Kills 81-Year-Old Woman In Philadelphia: Police
ShopRite Parking Lot Crash Kills 81-Year-Old Woman In Philadelphia: Police An 81-year-old woman was fatally struck in a ShopRite parking lot in Northeast Philadelphia, police announced on Saturday, Sept. 20. The crash happened at 6:35 p.m. on the 6700 block of Frankford Avenue, authorities said. A 2012 Nissan Murano was turning left into the ShopRite lot when it hit the pedestrian, according to police. Philadelphia Fire Department medics rushed her to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where she died at 7:22 p.m. The driver remained at the scene as the Crash Investigation Division secured the area and began an investigation, police said.
Smell Leads Police To Body Of Malik Tribble In Trunk Of Stolen Dodge Charger In Philadelphia Smell Leads Police To Body Of Malik Tribble In Trunk Of Stolen Dodge Charger In Philadelphia
Smell Leads Police To Body Of Malik Tribble In Trunk Of Stolen Dodge Charger In Philadelphia A foul odor led police to the decomposing body of a 27-year-old man in the trunk of a stolen car in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Sept. 17, authorities announced. Officers from the 22nd District responded to the 2000 block of North Bambrey Street at approximately 9:12 p.m. for a report of a suspicious, unattended Dodge Charger, according to police. When officers arrived, they confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen and detected a strong odor of decomposition coming from the trunk. Inside, they found a body wrapped in a sheet. Medics pronounced the victim dead at 9:49 p.m. He was identi…