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Newark, NJ
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Teen NJ Tutor Helps Students Around The World Ace SATs With Viral TikTok Videos
Leon Wang admits learning has always come easily to him. But the rising Montclair High School senior says he's long watched his peers struggle. That's why he began helping them on the side as early as elementary school. He's been doing it ever since. When the pandemic hit, and everyone turned to TikTok for entertainment, Wang knew he could use the video-sharing app to reach a whole new audience. As of July 13, Wang had 160.9K followers on TikTok -- where he's widely known as "Leon the Tutor." His page is brimming with videos on must-know formulas for taking the SAT/AC…
Lakewood, NJ
Breaking News
'No One Listened': Mom Says She Tried To Protect Son Before NJ Dad's Abuse Killed Him
A 29-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child in connection to his son's suspicious death, authorities said. Christopher Gregor of Barnegat reportedly surrendered to Barnegat police Friday, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The boy, identified by his mom, Breanna Micciolo, as Englishtown's Corey, Micciolo, was only 6 years old. Micciolo has launched a Change.org petition, where she said she had been pleading with child protective services to help get him away from his abuser -- his father. "No one listened or hel…
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Newark Man Charged With Murder In Hotel Death Of Tennessee Woman, 32
A Newark man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a 32-year-old woman at a Newark hotel, authorities said. Nasier McCray, 23, is accused of killing Tennnessee native Jessica Hilton in a hotel on Clinton Avenue, where she had been living, on July 7, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. McCray is charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was being housed at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark. The Essex County Prosec…
Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City's 'Van Hook Cheese & Grocery' Expands To Montclair
An all-things charcuterie store is expanding opening its second New Jersey location. Van Hook Cheese & Grocery is coming to Montclair at the corner of Grove and Walnut Streets and is expected to open at the end of July, owner Carl Chastain told Daily Voice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Van Hook Cheese & Grocery (@vanhookcheese) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Van Hook Cheese & Grocery (@vanhookcheese) The family-owned cheese shop first opened in Jerse…
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Philly Chicken Restaurant Opening South Jersey Digs With Drive-Thru
A chicken joint with locations in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. is coming to New Jersey. Freebyrd Chicken will be opening at 2 S White Horse Pike in Stratford, its website says. The new digs will feature a drive-thru, walk-up ordering, a drive-thru line for online orders and online delivery. The Stratford menu will feature grilled and crispy sandwiches, classic and spicy tenders, fresh chopped salads, wings and shakes. According to its website, Freebyrd uses only locally sourced and responsibly raised chicken, and makes all sauces daily. No word yet on an opening date.
Franklin Township, NJ
Breaking News
Plainfield Driver Who Seriously Injured Boy In Watchung Crash Gets 5 Years In State Prison
A 51-year-old Plainfield man was sentenced to five years in state prison in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 12-year-old boy in 2019, authorities said Monday. Bryant D. Eggleston, of Plainfield, was behind the wheel of a white 2013 Hyundai Sonata when he struck the boy on Oct. 8, 2019 on Valley Road in Watchung, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson previously said. The boy was found with serious injuries at the scene, while Eggleston had fled, Robertson said alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Watc…
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Montclair Man, 29, Injured In Shooting At Elizabeth Nightclub
A 29-year-old Montclair man was hospitalized after gunfire broke out at an Elizabeth nightclub Sunday, authorities said. The incident occurred just after 9:50 p.m. at Bamboleo on Elizabeth Avenue, a city spokeswoman told Daily Voice. According to RLS Media, the shooting happened at a large outdoor gathering where a confrontation became "out of control." That's when a gunman began firing multiple shots. The 29-year-old male was struck, and transported to an area hospital for treatment, officials said. There was no suspect in custody as of Monday morning. Anyone with information sho…
Rutherford, NJ
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Portuguese Chicken Restaurant 'Port Of Peri Peri' Opens First NJ Spot
A popular chicken franchise is coming to New Jersey. "The Port of Peri Peri" will be opening a new location in East Rutherford, according to BoozyBurbs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Port Of Peri Peri (@portofperiperi) "We believe in family values and the dignity of all life," the restaurant's website says. "This mindset permeates our entire production system." That means that Port of Peri Peri cares about the treatment of its chickens and its customers -- and puts an emphasis on healthy food. "When we set out from a sm…
Reading, PA
Obituaries
Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Berks County Crash ID'd As Area Baseball Player
Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed in a Berks County crash as a 22-year-old man. Anthony Rota, of Boyertown, was heading west on Route 422 when he lost control and struck a guardrail around 8:30 a.m. in Exeter, according to police. Rota, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead around 5:45 p.m. Friday at Reading Hospital, authorities said. Witnesses told police that speed was a factor. Rota was remembered as a talented baseball player. He was a catcher for Indiana University at Pennsylvania's team. The small business management hit .273 with nine base hits, with 3…
Bristol, PA
Breaking News
Firefighters Battle Quakertown Fire
Firefighters knocked down a blaze that broke out at a Quakertown business Sunday morning. Smoke billowed from Thermocouple Technology Inc., located on the 300 block of New Street, around 11:30 a.m. Loud Labs Philadelphia posted video footage from the scene. Companies were on scene for several hours. The cause remains under investigation.
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