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Watch: Rockslide Halts Poconos Scenic Train Rides, Closes Route 209 In Jim Thorpe (Video) A Halloween rockslide halted scenic train rides in the Poconos and shut down a Pennsylvania highway — leaving crews facing weeks of emergency repairs. The shoulder of Route 209 collapsed in Nesquehoning, Carbon County, on Saturday, Oct. 31, sending rocks down a hillside onto railroad tracks below and closing the highway between Route 903 and Route 93 near Jim Thorpe. Watch a video of the rockslide in the player below: The collapse disrupted Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway excursions during its Autumn Leaf season, forcing the cancellation of Saturday’s trips. But passengers still have a way…

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Illegal Voting, False Citizenship Claims Lead To 14 PA Prosecutions: Feds Illegal Voting, False Citizenship Claims Lead To 14 PA Prosecutions: Feds Illegal Voting, False Citizenship Claims Lead To 14 PA Prosecutions: Feds
Illegal Voting, False Citizenship Claims Lead To 14 PA Prosecutions: Feds Noncitizens voted in Pennsylvania elections and, in one case, falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to register, federal prosecutors said in two announcements naming 14 defendants across the state. Five defendants in Pennsylvania’s Eastern District were included in a nationwide announcement involving 63 people on Monday, Nov. 2, the Department of Justice said. Nine others in Pennsylvania’s Eastern and Middle districts were named in an earlier announcement on Monday, Oct. 26. Thirteen of the 14 Pennsylvania defendants were described as lawful permanent residents. The department described one defe…

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PA Standoff Contained, Police Say; Neighbors Previously Told To Stay Inside (UPDATE) PA Standoff Contained, Police Say; Neighbors Previously Told To Stay Inside (UPDATE) PA Standoff Contained, Police Say; Neighbors Previously Told To Stay Inside (UPDATE)
PA Standoff Contained, Police Say; Neighbors Previously Told To Stay Inside (Update) A standoff that shut down a Pennsylvania street remained active but contained Monday evening, Nov. 2, police said in an update. “For safety reasons we are not releasing any additional information at this time,” West Shore Regional Police wrote in the update posted at 7:59 p.m. “The situation is currently contained.” Officers were working in the 400 block of Hummel Avenue in Lemoyne, Cumberland County, as of 6:20 p.m., according to the department’s initial alert. The roadway was closed, and neighbors were asked to remain inside, police said at that time. The latest update did not announce t…

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PA ‘Wallet Dr.’ Who Promoted Scam Awareness Admits Posing As Federal Employee PA ‘Wallet Dr.’ Who Promoted Scam Awareness Admits Posing As Federal Employee PA ‘Wallet Dr.’ Who Promoted Scam Awareness Admits Posing As Federal Employee
PA ‘Wallet Dr.’ Who Promoted Scam Awareness Admits Posing As Federal Employee A Pennsylvania financial advisor who promoted himself as “Wallet Dr.” and appeared on a podcast about exposing scams admitted to impersonating a federal employee to steer businesses’ retirement plans into his control, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Lazaven Mitchell, 38, of Pittsburgh, pleaded guilty to one count of false impersonation of a federal officer or employee before Senior U.S. District Judge David Stewart Cercone, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Mitchell repeatedly presented himself as working for the U.S. Department of La…

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Vehicles On I-83 Hit By Nuts, Bolts; Suspected Driver Wanted: PA State Police Vehicles On I-83 Hit By Nuts, Bolts; Suspected Driver Wanted: PA State Police Vehicles On I-83 Hit By Nuts, Bolts; Suspected Driver Wanted: PA State Police
Vehicles On I-83 Hit By Nuts, Bolts; Suspected Driver Wanted: PA State Police A driver who hurled industrial nuts and bolts at oncoming vehicles on a Pennsylvania interstate is wanted by state police, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Multiple vehicles traveling northbound on Interstate 83 in York County were struck by metal objects throughout October, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The suspect was traveling in the southbound lanes when he threw the objects at northbound vehicles, police said. All reported incidents happened between Exit 19 for Market Street and Exit 32 for Newberrytown, between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., according to the release. Troop…

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PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List
PA City Among 10 Best Places For Retirement In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Montco Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream Montco Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream Montco Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream
Montco Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream A Pennsylvania father of three who dreamed of flying as a boy is being remembered for his faith and dependability after he was killed piloting a Learjet that crashed in Florida. Captain Jeff Gregory, 55, was identified as the pilot of N722BD, by his family following NTSB's press conference on Monday, Nov. 2. Gregory was among nine people killed when the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, Nov. 1. The aircraft was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. His Pennsylvania roots included attending Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County, where he spent his …

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Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief
Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief Newly released body camera and home security footage sheds light on the deadly police shooting of a 27-year-old man accused of stealing a 40-foot sailboat from a New Jersey marina before sailing it to Rhode Island. Brendan Norris, of Newport, RI, was killed Wednesday, Aug. 26, after police confronted him aboard the stolen vessel in Newport Harbor, as previously reported by WJAR. The Newport Police Department released portions of the footage on Oct. 30, as part of its first Critical Incident Community Debriefing, which includes narration, police radio communications, and other details about …

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Woman Killed By SEPTA Trolley While Jogging In Philadelphia Identified Woman Killed By SEPTA Trolley While Jogging In Philadelphia Identified Woman Killed By SEPTA Trolley While Jogging In Philadelphia Identified
Woman Killed By SEPTA Trolley While Jogging In Philadelphia Identified A woman struck and killed by a SEPTA trolley while jogging in Pennsylvania has been identified, police announced Monday, Nov. 2. Samuber Shikhverdieva, 64, was jogging south on 45th Street when an eastbound trolley traveling along Chester Avenue struck her at the intersection near Clark Park in Southwest Philadelphia at approximately 9:10 a.m., Philadelphia police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:28 a.m., according to police. Police initially reported that her identity was unknown before identifying her in an update Monday afternoon. SEPTA issued a T3 service alert requesti…

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Montco Teen ID’d After Fatal Delaware Pedestrian Crash Montco Teen ID’d After Fatal Delaware Pedestrian Crash Montco Teen ID’d After Fatal Delaware Pedestrian Crash
Montco Teen ID’d After Fatal Delaware Pedestrian Crash A Pennsylvania teen was killed in a pedestrian crash in Delaware, state police announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Seth Schloendorn, 19, of Pottstown, was identified as the pedestrian killed in the crash in Wilmington on Thursday night, Oct. 29, Delaware State Police said. Schloendorn’s Facebook profile listed him as originally from Pottstown and living in Stroudsburg. It also listed Owen J. Roberts High School under his education. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has related video is asked to contact …

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21-Year-Old Killed In PA Shooting, Juvenile In Custody As Homicide Charge Planned 21-Year-Old Killed In PA Shooting, Juvenile In Custody As Homicide Charge Planned 21-Year-Old Killed In PA Shooting, Juvenile In Custody As Homicide Charge Planned
21-Year-Old Killed In PA Shooting, Juvenile In Custody As Homicide Charge Planned A Pennsylvania shooting has turned deadly, and investigators are working to add a homicide charge against a juvenile already in custody, police announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Jose Yapur De Los-Santos, 21, of Bethlehem, was shot in the 1100 block of Maple Street in the Northampton County portion of Bethlehem at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, authorities said. He was taken to St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, where he was pronounced dead at 1:09 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. His death resulted from a gunshot injury and was ruled a …

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Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know
Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's is bringing back a popular surprise for shoppers after its mystery shopping bags sold out quickly in 2025. The grocery chain plans to release its Mystery Packs at stores nationwide in early November, a Trader Joe's spokesperson told Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 2. Each $2.99 pack contains three reusable shopping bags with surprise designs. The bags feature exclusive and regional designs celebrating Trader Joe's stores across the country, including two never-before-seen designs. "Inside each pack, you'll find exclusive bag designs that aren't available individually, as well as r…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know
Trader Joe's Selling $2.99 Mystery Bags With New Surprises: What To Know Trader Joe's is bringing back a popular surprise for shoppers after its mystery shopping bags sold out quickly in 2025. The grocery chain plans to release its Mystery Packs at stores nationwide in early November, a Trader Joe's spokesperson told Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 2. Each $2.99 pack contains three reusable shopping bags with surprise designs. The bags feature exclusive and regional designs celebrating Trader Joe's stores across the country, including two never-before-seen designs. "Inside each pack, you'll find exclusive bag designs that aren't available individually, as well as r…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win $10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win
$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How
Get Free Doughnuts On Election Day 2026: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering something on Election Day that people across the political spectrum can agree on: free doughnuts. The doughnut chain will give away one free Original Glazed doughnut who tell employees they voted or show an "I Voted" sticker at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Krispy Kreme announced the Election Day giveaway on Monday, Nov. 2. The freebie is limited to one doughnut per person while supplies last, and no purchase is necessary. "Showing up for our communities – whether by voting or volunteering at the polls – is worth celebrating," said chief b…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recall: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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VIDEO: Cruel Prank On Pizza Delivery Worker Backfires Spectacularly VIDEO: Cruel Prank On Pizza Delivery Worker Backfires Spectacularly VIDEO: Cruel Prank On Pizza Delivery Worker Backfires Spectacularly
Video: Cruel Prank On Pizza Delivery Worker Backfires Spectacularly A cruel prank on a Red Baron employee stocking grocery store shelves backfired spectacularly, with strangers raising nearly $765,000 for the worker after his emotional reaction went viral. The employee, identified as Walt Z., was working at a store in Michigan when a man filming, identified unofficially as a streamer who has since deactivated his social media accounts, approached him and asked for the time. Walt politely answered, but the guy behind the camera then played an Apple Pay payment sound on his phone and pretended to steal $10 from him. Walt became upset and warned the prank…

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Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9 Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9 Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9
Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9 A devastating South Florida aviation disaster is now taking on an intimate human dimension. Multiple reports identified the nine people who died when a Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday, Nov. 1, during a flight from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. The victims included Austin tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife, Helen Robinson, their two children, the children’s nanny, and two close friends, according to an exclusive report by TMZ. The flight crew included 55-year-old Capt. Jeff Gregory and 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, also known as Nathalia Gadel…

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ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns
ESPN Star Michael Wilbon Taking Indefinite Break Amid 'Worrisome' Health Concerns One of ESPN's most recognizable voices is stepping away indefinitely after struggling with several health problems. Veteran sports journalist Michael Wilbon announced in an Instagram post on Monday, Nov. 2, that he's taking an indefinite leave of absence from co-hosting ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption." The 67-year-old also contributes to ESPN and ABC's coverage of the NBA. Wilbon said his family, doctors, and longtime co-host Tony Kornheiser urged him to take a break after noticing "worrisome signs" over the past several years. "This isn't retirement, but it is a trip…

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Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea
Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea A coastal rescue mission spanning thousands of miles ended with a remarkable reunion. The US Coast Guard rescued an 86-year-old sailor and his dog Wednesday, Oct. 28, about 460 miles off San Diego, California, after the pair had gone without contact for more than two months. The sailor had been aboard the sailing vessel Willow Wind, traveling from Astoria, Oregon, to Pago Pago, American Samoa. Coast Guard Pacific Area watchstanders received an overdue-mariner report Saturday, Oct. 24. The sailor had not been heard from since Thursday, Aug. 20. An emergency position-indicating radio beacon …

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20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash 20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash 20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash
20-Year-Old Co-Pilot ID'd As One Of 9 Victims In Florida Jet Crash Before she was old enough to drive, a young South Florida student had already earned a distinction few teenagers can claim. Click here for a new, updated story - Family Of 4, Friends, Flight Crew Identified After Florida Jet Crash That Killed 9 Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, also known as Nathalia Gadelha, has been identified by multiple reports as the co-pilot killed in a Learjet 60 crash that left all nine people aboard dead. The FAA, NTSB, and local officials had not publicly released the names of the other victims. Gadelha earned her private pilot’s license in October 2023, at…

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