100-Car Meet Ends With Cop Car Crash, Teen NJ Driver Jailed With 19 Tickets: Police 100-Car Meet Ends With Cop Car Crash, Teen NJ Driver Jailed With 19 Tickets: Police
100-Car Meet Ends With Cop Car Crash, Teen NJ Driver Jailed With 19 Tickets: Police A large overnight car meetup in Bergen County ended with a patrol vehicle being struck and a 19-year-old driver arrested, police said. East Rutherford officers responded to Madison Circle Drive at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, after receiving reports of a large car gathering, according to the East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone. Police found approximately 100 vehicles causing a disturbance when they arrived, authorities said. The vehicles began fleeing the area, while numerous people ran away on foot, according to the captain. One of the fleeing vehicles, a white Hond…
Alert Issued For US Travelers Over Popular Activity In Bahamas: Here's Why Alert Issued For US Travelers Over Popular Activity In Bahamas: Here's Why
Alert Issued For US Travelers Over Popular Activity In Bahamas: Here's Why The federal government is warning US travelers to avoid renting jet skis in The Bahamas. The US Embassy in Nassau issued a security alert on Monday, June 15. The warning comes after several American women said they were sexually assaulted by jet ski operators in recent years. Two American women reported sexual assaults so far in 2026, along with two more reports in 2025 and three in 2024. "Some victims reported that male jet ski operators sexually assaulted them after soliciting them for jet ski rides from the small islands just east of Paradise Island, downtown Nassau, and …
Active Shooter Reported At Wilmington Hospital (DEVELOPING) Active Shooter Reported At Wilmington Hospital (DEVELOPING)
Active Shooter Reported At Wilmington Hospital (Developing) A major police response was reported at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware amid reports of an active shooter Tuesday afternoon, June 16. ChristianCare, which owns Wilmington Hospital, released a statement confirming a "shooting incident" at the campus, which was on lockdown with the emergency department in divert as of 5 p.m. "We are working closely with law enforcement and taking all appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers and visitors," ChristianCare said. "This is an active police investigation for a possible active shooter. At this time, we are actively gath…
See Where NJ Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings See Where NJ Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings
See Where NJ Schools Finished Among World's Top Universities In New Rankings Several universities across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the world, according to a new report. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-27 Best Global Universities rankings on Tuesday, June 16. The list evaluates more than 2,250 schools in more than 100 countries based on academic research and reputation. The media outlet said it compared universities based on factors like publications, citations, international collaboration, and global and regional research reputation. "For students seeking universities with strong academic excellence and global recognit…
NJ Native Fisherman Swept Away In Delaware River Current Identified NJ Native Fisherman Swept Away In Delaware River Current Identified
NJ Native Fisherman Swept Away In Delaware River Current Identified A fishing trip along the Delaware River ended in tragedy when a man was swept away by the current and later found dead after an hours-long search spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Brian King, 45, of Easton, PA, originally of Cedar Grove, NJ, was fishing with a friend along the river near Easton around 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, when he waded too far into the water and was carried away by the current, Pennsylvania Water Rescue Chief Stan Brown said. His friend called 911 after seeing King disappear beneath the water. The caller reported seeing him go under and not reappear for 20 to 30 m…
Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long
Stop & Shop Offering Buy One, Get One Free Steaks: Here's When, How Long A week-long grocery deal tied to Father’s Day is coming to Stop & Shop. The supermarket chain said it will offer a buy one, get one free promotion on select steaks from Friday, June 19, through Thursday, June 25. The deal applies to Nature’s Promise 10-ounce 100 percent grass-fed sirloin strip or ribeye steaks, excluding organic items, Stop & Shop said. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. Stop & Shop said the beef is sourced from cattle raised in New Zealand and produced without antibiotics or added hormones. The chain also said shoppers can save $2 when buying two Hallmark card…
The Advice From Uber Nobody Expected Before MetLife Match The Advice From Uber Nobody Expected Before MetLife Match
The Advice From Uber Nobody Expected Before MetLife Match Drop dead, Uber. Long live NJ Transit? At least if you plan on attending any of the FIFA Club World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. In a twist few commuters saw coming, Uber is urging soccer fans headed to East Rutherford to skip the rideshare app and hop on a train instead. The warning from Uber spokesman Josh Gold came ahead of the Tuesday, June 16 Group I matchup between France and Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, one of several FIFA Club World Cup matches expected to draw large crowds to the venue. Gold even posted a photo of himself riding NJ Transit to the stadium Tues…
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know
New Study Challenges Long-Held Belief About Alcohol: What To Know A common habit is getting a closer scientific look. A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found no protective health effect from alcohol at any level of consumption. The study examined how drinking affects the lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes in the US. Researchers estimated that men who drink 14 drinks per week face about a 1-in-25 lifetime risk of dying from an alcohol-related illness or injury. That equals a 4 percent lifetime death risk tied to a drinking level that previous federal dietary guidance placed at the upper end for men. The stu…
NJ Chain Dethrones Chick-Fil-A As Nation's Top Fast-Food Restaurant: See Who's No. 1 NJ Chain Dethrones Chick-Fil-A As Nation's Top Fast-Food Restaurant: See Who's No. 1
NJ Chain Dethrones Chick-Fil-A As Nation's Top Fast-Food Restaurant: See Who's No. 1 A sandwich chain born on the Jersey Shore has knocked Chick-fil-A off its perch as the best fast-food chain in the country, according to a new survey. Jersey Mike's Subs was the No. 1 quick-service restaurant in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual ACSI Restaurant and Food Delivery Study. The Manasquan, New Jersey-based company posted a score of 84 in its first appearance on the rankings, ending Chick-fil-A's 11-year reign. The top spot is a major milestone for the chain that started as Mike's Subs in 1958. At 17 years old, founder and CEO Peter Ca…
$35M Secured For NJ Senior Living Community $35M Secured For NJ Senior Living Community
$35M Secured For NJ Senior Living Community A new assisted living and memory care community is coming to New Jersey after developers secured $35.1 million in construction financing for the project. JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing for Benchmark at East Brunswick, an 87-unit, 100-bed senior living community planned, the company said on Tuesday, June 16. The financing was secured on behalf of a joint venture between National Development and an affiliate of Benchmark Senior Living. The three-story, 84,276-square-foot development will include 62 assisted living apartments and 25 memory care apartments. Plans call for multiple d…
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Aldi is jumping onto the blind box trend with a limited-time giveaway offering shoppers free bundles of surprise products. The supermarket chain will release a new "Aldi Blind Box" each day from Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, with each box available at noon while supplies last. Shoppers can visit aldiblindbox.com to claim that day's themed box, enter their shipping information, and have it delivered to their door for free. The promotion is inspired by surprise unboxing trends that have grown popular in fashion, beauty, and collectibles. "The Aldi Blind Box taps …
Child Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: NJSP Child Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: NJSP
Child Killed In 3-Vehicle NJ Turnpike Crash: Njsp A child was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County overnight on Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 1:29 a.m., troopers responded to Turnpike south in East Windsor Township after a Freightliner tractor-trailer struck the back of a Subaru, Caitlin Brennan, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police said. The Freightliner then continued forward and struck the rear of a Volvo box truck, Brennan said. The Freightliner then traveled off the roadway to the left and struck the guardrail, Brennan said. A child sitting in the back of the Subaru w…
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday
McDonald's Reviving Fan-Favorite Dessert: How It Celebrates Nation's 250th Birthday McDonald's is bringing back one of its most recognizable desserts for a limited time as summer gets underway. The Fried Apple Pie will return to participating McDonald's locations nationwide, the fast-food giant announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. The handheld dessert will be available starting on Tuesday, June 23. In the 1960s, an East Tennessee McDonald's restaurant owner named Litton Cochran created a fried apple hand pie. The dessert became a local favorite before eventually becoming a McDonald's classic. The Fried Apple Pie features an apple filling wr…
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges
She Rescued A Newborn Fawn Found Beside His Dead Mother: Then Came The Charges Cammy Lowe rescued a newborn fawn that she found next to its dead mother and nursed him for years. Now, the Lawrenceville, NJ resident and barn owner has found herself running afoul of the law years after she said the wild animal, who she named Ruby, escaped. In April, Lowe was convicted of possessing a potentially dangerous species without a permit, interfering with a conservation officer and having the deer illegally castrated. Court records show Lowe was charged on July 25, 2024, with possessing a live indigenous or exotic animal without a permit, interference with the duties of …
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know
Pizza Hut Getting New Owner After $2.7B In Major Deals: What To Know Pizza Hut is being sold in a $2.7 billion deal as the struggling pizza chain looks for a reset after years of slumping sales and growing competition. Yum! Brands has reached agreements to sell Pizza Hut in two separate transactions, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, June 16. Private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy all locations outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, while the mainland China business will be sold to Yum China Holdings for about $1.2 billion. The sales come after Yum said it was reviewing strategic options for Pizza Hut in …
Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: PHOTOS Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: PHOTOS
Ferrari, Porsche Among 20+ Cars Seized In Philly Drug Probe: Photos A fleet of luxury and collectible vehicles allegedly purchased with drug money has been seized as Pennsylvania investigators continue targeting a major cocaine trafficking organization, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 16. The latest action stems from the ongoing investigation into the "5th & Cornwall" drug trafficking organization, a Philadelphia-based cocaine and crack cocaine enterprise that authorities say operated throughout the region. The group was the focus of a major takedown announced in September 2025, when more than two dozen people were c…
Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Locations Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Locations
Longtime Jersey Shore Ice Cream Shop Opening New Locations Jersey Freeze has been an institution on the Jersey Shore since 1952. Now even more people will get to taste the ice cream and burgers that has set the mood for so many summers by the beach. Jersey Freeze, which has locations in Freehold, Colts Neck and Holmdel, announced it is opening a location in Naples, Florida and will be opening a location in Shrewsbury later this year. The Shrewsbury location will be run by three Freehold men, Dave Meisner, Pat Cabello and Joe Miller "When we made the decision to franchise, we knew it would only work if we found the right people , people who sh…
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says
Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Thwarted, FBI Says Federal authorities say a major public event was spared from a dangerous plot. FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Tuesday morning, June 16, that the FBI and law enforcement partners thwarted alleged planned attacks tied to the "UFC Freedom 250" event in Washington, DC. The event was hosted by President Donald Trump on the White House South Lawn on Sunday, June 14, as part of his 80th birthday weekend and the country’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations. Patel said the FBI and its partners became aware on Wednesday, June 10, of a potential threat involving people outside the Nationa…
Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When
Cold Front Will Trigger New Storm System In Northeast: Here's When A pleasant start to the week is about to take a stormier turn. Mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions are expected across much of the Northeast on Tuesday, June 16, according to the National Weather Service. Unsettled weather will begin to return on Wednesday, June 17, as humidity increases. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially farther west, the National Weather Service said. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. A stronger storm threat is expected Thursday, June 18, as a…
Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding
Clothing Returns Surge As Glp-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding A major shift in shopping habits is creating a costly fit problem for clothing sellers. Retailers are seeing more apparel returns and exchanges tied to customers' use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. The drugs, a class that includes medications used for weight loss and diabetes treatment, can lead to rapid body-size changes. That has some shoppers buying multiple sizes of the same item, trying them on at home, and returning what does not fit. Some users can drop about one clothing size a month at peak weight loss, according to The Wall Street Journal. That creates a moving target for sho…
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died. Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. "We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force." The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories. They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor." Schedeen is survived by her hus…
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon
Dazzling Display Now Hours Away: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Will Align With Moon The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display. A slender crescent moon will join Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus, in the western sky on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments. Daily Voice previously reported that the lineup would be visible shortly after sunset, weather permitting. Earlier report: Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Look low toward the …
Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles' Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles'
Meet The 4-Foot Tall Exotic Dancer On Brand-New TLC Dating Show 'Little Singles' A 4-foot-tall exotic dancer and OnlyFans creator from the NYC-area is now looking for love on national television. Jordanna "JJ" James, a 37-year-old West Haven, CT native, is one of the stars of TLC's new reality dating series, "Little Singles," which premiered Monday, June 15. The show follows a group of little people who reunite in Palm Springs after first meeting at a Little People convention, with romance, friendship, and drama unfolding under one roof. James already had a spotlight of her own before TLC came calling. On OnlyFans, James describes herself as "Tiny 4’0 pocket rocket wh…
Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Jersey Shore Town Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Jersey Shore Town
Netflix's New Neighbor: Film Studio Lands In Jersey Shore Town The Jersey Show is getting its first major film and television production studio as the state's booming entertainment industry continues to expand. Unlimited Studios will celebrate the grand opening of its new home at 122 Myrtle Ave., in Long Branch Saturday, June 20, becoming what the company says is the first major film and television production arm to establish a permanent presence in Long Branch. The opening comes as New Jersey attracts some of the biggest names in entertainment. Netflix is building a $1 billion production campus at the former Fort Monmouth, just minutes from Long Branc…
Feds Arrest 5, Seize 8 Pounds Of Cocaine In Ohio-To-NJ Gun Pipeline: DOJ Feds Arrest 5, Seize 8 Pounds Of Cocaine In Ohio-To-NJ Gun Pipeline: DOJ
Feds Arrest 5, Seize 8 Pounds Of Cocaine In Ohio-To-NJ Gun Pipeline: DOJ Five men were charged after federal officials uncovered a cocaine and firearms trafficking operation that moved guns from Ohio into New Jersey and delivered kilograms of cocaine in and around Trenton, authorities announced Monday, June 15. Kenny Scaley-Sandoval, 32, a Guatemalan citizen living in Trenton without legal status in the United States; Kelvin Tavarez, 30, of Trenton; Enoc Pimentel, 39, of Clifton; Timothy Rios, 32, of Lorain, OH; and Andy Nazario, 44, of Clifton, were arrested following a months-long Homeland Security Investigations probe that began in August 2025, according …
NJ Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor NJ Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor
NJ Veterans Home Manager Sues State Alleging Retaliation After Speaking To Federal Monitor A business manager at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Paramus has sued the state and several top officials, claiming she was disciplined and demoted after repeatedly warning supervisors about staffing shortages, unpaid vendor bills, procurement concerns, and compliance issues at the facility (see lawsuit attached at the bottom of this news story). Biko Hannibal, of Wallington, worked at the Paramus veterans home beginning in 2019 and was promoted to business manager in 2021, according to a lawsuit filed in Mercer County Superior Court on Monday, June 8. Hannibal repeatedly raised co…
NJ School Band Director Sexually Assaulted Middle School Student Into High School: Cops NJ School Band Director Sexually Assaulted Middle School Student Into High School: Cops
NJ School Band Director Sexually Assaulted Middle School Student Into High School: Cops A 37-year-old New Jersey teacher has been arrested for the sexual assault of a student, authorities said. Daniel Burbank, a teacher and band director at Bloomfield Middle School, began engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct when the victim was 13 years old and a student at Bloomfield Middle School, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said Monday, June 15. The alleged conduct continued while the victim attended Bloomfield High School, the prosecutor said. Burbank, of Monroe Township was arrested on Friday, June 12, and charged with attempted aggravated sexua…
Major Boating Retailer Closing Toms River Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List Major Boating Retailer Closing Toms River Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List
Major Boating Retailer Closing Toms River Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List A major boating and marine retailer with locations across the Northeast is closing nearly 60 stores after filing for bankruptcy. West Marine will shutter 59 locations in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, the Florida-based company announced on its website. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, May 17. The company reported more than 100,000 creditors and between $500 million and $1 billion in both assets and liabilities, according to court documents. "This decision reflects our effort to align our store footprint with our current business needs, while …
NJ Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On NY Parkway, Then Arrested: Police NJ Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On NY Parkway, Then Arrested: Police
NJ Drunk Driver Runs Out Of Fuel On NY Parkway, Then Arrested: Police A New Jersey man who ran out of gas on a parkway in Westchester County, NY, was arrested after troopers responding to check on his welfare said they found him drunk behind the wheel.  Passaic County resident Belvis Colon, 47, was arrested on Saturday, June 13, following a welfare check a little after 2 a.m. on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 15.  According to police, at around 2:08 a.m. on the day of Colon's arrest, troopers found a Subaru out of gas and parked on the shoulder of the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in the a…
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There were reportedly eight crew members on the aircraft. Emergency crews were dispatched to th…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…