21 Arrested In Massive Eastern PA Cocaine Trafficking Bust: Attorney General 21 Arrested In Massive Eastern PA Cocaine Trafficking Bust: Attorney General
21 Arrested In Massive Eastern PA Cocaine Trafficking Bust: Attorney General A high-level cocaine trafficking organization has been dismantled following a sweeping investigation across eastern Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Saturday, Sept. 6. Investigators charged 21 individuals connected to the Jimmie Torres–led operation, which allegedly ran primarily out of north Philadelphia with extensions into Bucks and Montgomery counties, according to the release. Among those arrested were Torres and his son, Matthew Torres, who oversaw the enterprise when his father was in Puerto Rico. Authorities said 16 suspects were taken into custody Thursday ac…
Extras Needed In Cameron Diaz Netflix Movie Filming In NJ/NYC Extras Needed In Cameron Diaz Netflix Movie Filming In NJ/NYC
Extras Needed In Cameron Diaz Netflix Movie Filming In NJ/NYC A new Netflix feature film starring Cameron Diaz is casting before production in the New York and New Jersey area. The movie, "Bad Day," is looking for boys and girls ages 9 to 12 to portray members of soccer teams in a tournament scene, according to a casting notice. The shoot is scheduled for Nov. 3, 4, 5, and 10 in New York City. According to NJ Advance Media, the film also needs bicyclists 18 and up (with their own bikes) for scenes in New Jersey expected to be filmed Sept. 29 and 30, as well as Oct. 2, 3, 6, and 8. Casting directors tell the outlet that most of the film will be produce…
Cop Killers Helped Run Multi-State Car Theft Ring Out Of Camden: AG Cop Killers Helped Run Multi-State Car Theft Ring Out Of Camden: AG
Cop Killers Helped Run Multi-State Car Theft Ring Out Of Camden: AG Thirteen people were arrested and charged with running a car theft ring out of Camden that involved the shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 5. Alex Vargas, a 27-year-old Camden resident and his brother Alexi Vargas, a 24-year-old Pennsauken resident, led a criminal enterprise which coordinated the theft of vehicles throughout New Jersey and his nearby states, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.  From July 2001 through January 2004, the Vargas brothers and their accomplices stole cars in Camden, Burlington, Somerset, Bergen,…
COVID-19 Cases 'Growing' Or 'Likely Growing' In 31 States, CDC Says COVID-19 Cases 'Growing' Or 'Likely Growing' In 31 States, CDC Says
Covid-19 Cases 'Growing' Or 'Likely Growing' In 31 States, CDC Says A late-summer COVID uptick is gaining momentum. Infections are “growing” or “likely growing” in 31 states, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) said after releasing new data Tuesday, Sept. 2, even as the national share of emergency department visits for COVID remains low. The CDC’s transmission model, based on emergency department trends through Aug. 26, estimates: In the Northeast, trends are mixed. Connecticut is flagged as growing. Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are likely growing.  Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode …
DeLorenzo's Pizzeria Adding Cannabis Dispensary DeLorenzo's Pizzeria Adding Cannabis Dispensary
DeLorenzo's Pizzeria Adding Cannabis Dispensary An iconic New Jersey pizzeria is closing its doors — but only for a makeover. DeLorenzo’s Pizza on Sloan Avenue in Hamilton Township announced on Facebook Wednesday, Sept. 3, that it is “temporarily closed while renovations are underway to convert our building into a combination pizzeria - dispensary.” The post added, “Looking forward to seeing you soon at our exciting new venture!” Located at 147 Sloan Ave., DeLorenzo’s was temporarily closed due to a state seizure notice for non-payment of New Jersey taxes in the spring. It was then that owner Rick DeLorenzo Jr. announced plans for the ca…
Wanted Man, 19, Repeatedly Makes False Gun Reports To Police In New Rochelle, Cops Say Wanted Man, 19, Repeatedly Makes False Gun Reports To Police In New Rochelle, Cops Say
Wanted Man, 19, Repeatedly Makes False Gun Reports To Police In New Rochelle, Cops Say A 19-year-old man wanted on a warrant from New Jersey was arrested after allegedly making false 911 calls that led to police detaining the same man twice in Westchester County, NY, authorities said. Mikail Trinidad of Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and charged with two counts of second-degree falsely reporting an incident. He was also taken into custody on an outstanding warrant from New Jersey for a similar offense, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Thursday, Sept. 4.  According to investigators, on May 12, officers responded to North Aven…
Nationally Ranked Tennis Player Jane Ross, 90, Dies In Bridgewater Crash Nationally Ranked Tennis Player Jane Ross, 90, Dies In Bridgewater Crash
Nationally Ranked Tennis Player Jane Ross, 90, Dies In Bridgewater Crash Jane Ross, a nationally ranked tennis player who survived a stroke in 2023, died in a car crash last week in New Jersey, Daily Voice has learned. She was 90 years old Ross, who grew up in Longmeadow, MA, had been living in Martinsville, NJ, according to police and her obituary on the Higgins Funeral Home website. On Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at approximately 12:28 p.m., Bridgewater police responded to 720 US 202/206 for a motor vehicle crash, according to the department. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Lexus RX was traveling west in the parking lot when, for reasons un…
Eleven PA Powerball Tickets Worth $2.4M Sold As Jackpot Climbs To $1.7B Eleven PA Powerball Tickets Worth $2.4M Sold As Jackpot Climbs To $1.7B
Eleven PA Powerball Tickets Worth $2.4M Sold As Jackpot Climbs To $1.7B Eleven Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball tickets worth a combined $2.4 million were sold in the Wednesday, Sept. 3, drawing, officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The winning tickets included a $1 million prize sold in Allegheny County, a $500,000 Double Play prize in Centre County, and nine $100,000 Power Play prizes sold across the state. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the $1 million ticket was purchased at Center Independent Oil, 1980 Painters Run Road in Scott Township. It matched all five white balls drawn — 3, 16, 29, 61, and 69 — missing only the red Powerball. The retailer …
Teaneck Road Hot Bagels Named Among 15 Best Bagel Shops In America Teaneck Road Hot Bagels Named Among 15 Best Bagel Shops In America
Teaneck Road Hot Bagels Named Among 15 Best Bagel Shops In America A popular Bergen County bagel shop has been named one of the best in the United States by Fodor’s Travel. Teaneck Road Hot Bagels earned the No. 14 spot on the publication’s “Best Bagels in the U.S.” list, which highlights top bakeries from coast to coast. “New York’s neighbor took notes and followed through with a bagel shop that has developed an understandably cult-like following for over 30 years,” Fodor’s writes.  “Enjoy the light, fluffy, perfectly symmetrical Kosher rounds before venturing into the city or stay put after realizing that New Jersey has been quietly churning out fo…
Jessica Alba Wants To Renovate Your New Jersey Home — Here’s How To Get Picked Jessica Alba Wants To Renovate Your New Jersey Home — Here’s How To Get Picked
Jessica Alba Wants To Renovate Your New Jersey Home — Here’s How To Get Picked New Jersey families could soon see Hollywood star power in their living rooms — and kitchens, and backyards. Season 4 of "Honest Renovations," hosted by best friends Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis, is coming to the Garden State, casting officials announced. The Roku Channel series helps families transform their homes into spaces that work better for everyday life. “This is more than just a renovation — it’s a chance for you and your family to get the support you deserve, and come out stronger together,” RR Casting said in the call for applicants. The show pairs the hosts with a team of expe…
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is off the market. The New Jersey Democrat, 56, who grew up in Harrington Park, announced on social media Tuesday, Sept. 2, that he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis, vice president of investments at the real estate firm Brasa Capital Management. Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Cory Booker Facebook “She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” Booker wrote in a series of photos showing the two in Hawaii, where the Dem got down on one knee and popped the question. “I’m thr…
Fort Lee Native Dies In Washington Climbing Accident, Family Confirms Fort Lee Native Dies In Washington Climbing Accident, Family Confirms
Fort Lee Native Dies In Washington Climbing Accident, Family Confirms A New Jersey man died in a climbing accident in Washington last week, his family said. Alex Cheon was identified by his older brother, Mark, in a GoFundMe campaign that had raised nearly $25,000 as of press time. Mark did not share details of the incident. The only fatal climbing accident reported by multiple Washington-based outlets — including NBC affiliate King5 — during the same timeframe involved a man in his 20s who died after a 200-foot fall in Index, WA, on Thursday, Aug. 28. Citing Sky Valley Fire, King5 said the climber was transitioning from one anchor to another when he was una…