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Social Justice
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Woman Killed By ICE Agent Identified In Minneapolis Shooting (
Update
)
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis during what the Trump administration has called "the largest immigration operation ever." Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the shooting in a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The killing happened near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue as a group of people blocked ICE agents during an immigration raid. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was identified as the shooting victim by her mother, Donna Ganger, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported. Sen. Tina Smith, D-MN, said on Fac…
Towson, MD
Obituaries
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…
Harrisburg, PA
News
Former USW President Leo W. Gerard Dies At 78; Labor Leaders Mourn His Loss
The labor movement lost a titan with the death of former United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard, the union announced on Monday, Sept. 22. Gerard, who led the USW from 2001 to 2019, died on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the age of 78, according to the union. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis called Gerard “a giant” in a statement, noting the longtime labor leader never lost touch with the workers he represented. “The labor movement has lost a giant – someone who had presidents on speed dial, but never lost touch with the workers he represented and fought for them tooth and nail,”…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear The Villanova Grad's Message To Catholics
Pope Leo XIV had a simple message during the first Mass of his papacy: life lacks meaning where faith is lacking. The Chicago native, born Robert Francis Prevost, celebrated Mass at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Friday, May 9. It was the 69-year-old's first service as head of the Catholic Church, leading about 1.4 billion followers worldwide. Leo XIV is the church's 267th pope, the first born in the US, and the first North American pontiff. His predecessor, Pope Francis, was the first pope from the Americas, hailing from Argentina. Briefly speaking in English during his homily,…
Abington, PA
News
Ralph Maltese, Former Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and Lifelong Educator, Dies at 78
Ralph Maltese, beloved husband, father, teacher, and friend, died April 28, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born in the Bronx, New York on December 4, 1946 to the late Leonilda Di Leo Maltese and James Vincent Maltese. Ralph grew up in the Bronx with his brothers, Jimmy and Raymond. When he was 12 years old, his family moved to Ridgefield, NJ where Ralph helped his father rebuild their home. As a child, he loved reading and playing sports in the neighborhood with his friends. Family trips to the Catskills and Adirondack mountains kindled his lifelong love of nature, the outdoors, and history.…
Greenwich, CT
Obituaries
Ethel Kennedy, Who Went From Greenwich To Head Of Nation's Most Famous Family, Dies At 96
Ethel Kennedy, the matriarch of America's most famous political family, died Thursday, Oct. 10. She was 96. Ethel Kennedy was wife to Robert "Bobby" Kennedy Sr., sister-in-law to President John F. Kennedy, and mother to 11 children, including former presidential nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She suffered a stroke at her home last week, her grandson, former Rep. Joe Kennedy said on X, formerly Twitter. It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She died this morning from complications related to a stroke su…
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Schools
Leader Of Tarrytown School District Named NYS Superintendent Of Year
The head of a Westchester County school district has been awarded a top honor for superintendents in New York State. Tarrytown Union Free School District Superintendent Raymond Sanchez was named the Superintendent of the Year for 2025 by the New York State Council of School Superintendents, the organization announced on Monday, Sept. 23. Council President Lars Clemensen, the superintendent of the Hampton Bays School District on Long Island, explained the reasons why Sanchez was chosen: "Ray’s recognition as the New York State Superintendent of the Year is a testa…
Cambridge, MA
News
Pride Flags Pulled Down At Natick Churches, Anti
-lgbtq
Letters Left Behind
Two Natick churches said they had flags showing support of the LGBTQ community torn down and replaced with banners proclaiming "Jesus Is King" over the weekend. Anti-gay letters were also left behind at the houses of worship. Christ Lutheran Church and First Congregational Church of Natick posted on Facebook about the incidents that happened late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, July 27-28. First Congregational Rev. Cindy Worthington-Berry posted that the church's pride, transgender, and mental health flags were all removed and thrown under some nearby bushes.&n…
Vineland, NJ
Police & Fire
Twin Rutgers Grads, 23, Killed In Crash Were Each Other's Closest Friends, Obituaries Say
Services have been finalized for a pair of 23-year-old twin brothers killed in a Vineland crash. John and Patrick Mahoney, both of Washington Township, died in a collision on Tuesday, June 4 at Union and Mays Landing Roads, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Police said John was driving a Toyota Yaris when he failed to yield to a Ford F-250 operated by an 81-year-old, which caused the crash. The Yaris driver was hospitalized as a precaution. Obituaries on the Egizi Funeral Home website for John and Patrick remember the two as being each other's closest friends and greatest advoca…
Alexandria, VA
Politics
Virginia State University To Be First HBCU To Host Presidential Debate
The road to one of the most significant presidential elections in history is going through the DMV region. Virginia State University (VSU) has been chosen to host the second of three planned 2024 Presidential Debates, making it the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to hold the event, officials announced. "We are honored and grateful to have been chosen as a host for a 2024 Presidential Debate,” VSU President Dr. Makola Abdullah said. “This is a historic moment for our university and for HBCUs nationwide. "Our university mantra is 'Greater Happens Here,' and …
Middletown, NJ
News
'White Lives Matter Too': Man Charged With Smoke Bombing, Pepper Spraying Asbury Church Event
An Ocean County man was charged with throwing smoke bombs and trying to pepper-spray attendees of an anti-racism concert at an Asbury Park church while shouting "White lives matter, too," authorities announced. Nicholas G. Mucci, 28, of Toms River was wearing a black face covering on Jan. 28 as he blocked attendees from leaving a concert organized by a social justice organization known as the One People's Project at the Trinity Episcopal Parish on Asbury Avenue, state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. “White lives matter, too,” he shouted while tossing two smoke bombs toward the cro…
Alexandria, VA
News
Non-Kneeling Ex-Virginia Tech Soccer Player Settles With School After Benching
Former Virginia Tech women’s soccer star Kiersten Hening has reportedly reached a six-figure settlement with her former coach Charles "Chugger" Adair over a dispute about kneeling before games that ultimately led to her benching. Hening was rewarded at least $100,000 as part of an agreement to dismiss a federal lawsuit that was previously filed regarding the former defensive midfielder’s First Amendment rights. According to reports, the terms of the settlement do not involve Adair admitting any wrongdoing, though few other details were initially released pending the finality of the agreem…
Alexandria, VA
News
Non-Kneeling Ex-Virginia Tech Soccer Player Moving Forward With Lawsuit Against Former Coach
Former Virginia Tech women's soccer star Kiersten Hening is moving forward with a lawsuit against her former coach Charles "Chugger" Adair over a dispute about kneeling before games that she alleges led to her benching after a promising start to her collegiate career. A judge ruled that Hening, a defensive midfielder for the Hokies from 2018 until 2020, can move forward with her trial on First Amendment grounds after she was allegedly pressured to leave the team for declining to kneel during a social justice demonstration. Hening alleges that after she refused to kneel in support of social…
Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Garrett Szeto Of Scotch Plains Dies, 26
Beloved son, brother and mental wellness advocate Garrett Austin Szeto of Scotch Plains died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the age of 26. Garrett had countless hobbies, skills, and interests. More recently, he received a Professional Life Coaching Certificate with the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, his obituary says. Hi everyone - I’m looking for volunteers that want to try out Life Coaching! I am in the process of getting certified... Posted by Garrett Szeto on Saturday, October 23, 2021 He also loved to laugh and had practiced improv with the Steel City Improv Theater in P…
Towson, MD
Business
Patagonia To Open Largest Store Yet In Maryland
The biggest Patagonia store yet is coming to Baltimore, officials say. The 15,000 square foot building at 700 Caroline Street will house the popular brand, opening later this summer, states a Patagonia spokesperson. "We’re excited to repurpose a part of Baltimore’s industrial past and offer both current and past-season clothing and gear—most at outlet prices", states Patagonia. The opening of the store in the fully remodeled 140 year old Baltimore building will mark the brand's first Maryland location. Patagonia will open it's largest store yet in BaltimoreImage capture Oct 2020 © 202…
Fort Lee, NJ
Obituaries
Former Miss USA Leaps To Her Death From NYC High-Rise
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst leaped to her death from a New York City highrise on Sunday, the New York Post reports. Kryst, 30, lived on the ninth floor of the Orion building at 350 W. 42nd, but jumped from a 29th-floor terrace around 7:15 a.m., police told the outlet. The attorney was former Miss North Carolina and Miss USA 2019. She published an Instagram post just before taking the fatal leap that reads, "May this day bring you rest and peace ❤️." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cheslie Kryst, JD, MBA (@chesliekryst) …
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
New Mural Honors Slain Pace University Football Player
Gone, but not forgotten. Pace University in Westchester County unveiled a mural in their Kessel Student Center to commemorate the memory of Danroy “DJ” Henry, Jr., a student-athlete who was shot and killed by a police officer more than a decade ago. Henry, a junior defensive back on the football team at Pace University's Pleasantville campus, was at a sports bar in neighboring Thornwood with teammates when a fight broke out after their homecoming game in 11 years ago. Danroy "DJ" Henry, 20Justice for DJ Henry Facebook page Pleasantville police officer Aaron Hess remained at the scene,…
Pelham, NY
News
Hochul Names New State Health Commissioner
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul continues making personnel changes from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s previous administration, this time with a new health commissioner. Hochul announced that she has chosen longtime healthcare professional Dr. Mary T. Bassett, to take over as the Commissioner of the Department of Health, replacing former top Cuomo aide Howard Zucker, who announced his resignation earlier this month. Original story - New York State Health Commissioner Resigns, Hochul Announces Bassett, who will be stepping down as the director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center for Health …
Englewood, NJ
News
Student's Hitler Presentation 'Taken Out Of Context,' Tenafly School Board Says
A shocking presentation by a fifth-grade student about Adolph Hitler “has been taken out of context,” the Tenafly Board of Education announced on Tuesday. Parents “did not understand the assignment, resulting in justifiable concerns,” the board said, in part. The statement (in full below) caught some parents by surprise. ****** UPDATE: Teacher, Principal Suspended Amid Investigation Of School Project On Hitler’s ‘Accomplishments' ****** Tenafly Schools Supt. Shauna DeMarco had told them that she was investigating the incident at the Ralph S. Maugham School. "We are on top of this at m…
Lancaster, PA
News
Lancaster County Schools Named After Slave-Owners To Be Renamed In Honor Black-Female Teachers
Two schools in the School District of Lancaster will be renamed to honor Black-female community leaders. The school board voted on the new names at a board meeting on Thursday night. Edward Hand Middle School, which was temporarily called Southeast Middle School since mid-2020, will be renamed- Hazel I. Jackson Middle School. Jackson was an English teacher at the formerly named-- Edward Hand Middle School from 1961 to 1970. She was the first female Black teacher in the school district and at Millersville University. The board also voted to rename Buchanan Elementary School-- Rita Sm…
Lower Paxton, PA
News
Philadelphia Police Requested Federal Agents To 'Infiltrate' BLM Protests, Emails Show
The Philadelphia police department has asked federal agents to ‘infiltrate’ social justice marches last June, according to emails obtained by DC think tank Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. A Philadelphia police sergeant asked a Drug Enforcement Agency agent to assign personnel to “infiltrate crowds for intel purposes” on June 2, the emails say. Within 30 minutes of receiving the email, the DEA agent obtained approval from Principal Deputy DEA Administrator Preston Grubbs -- the agency’s second highest ranking official -- to conduct “covert surveillance from within prot…
Fairfield, CT
News
Lamont Pushing For Legal Marijuana In CT
Gov. Ned Lamont is calling for the legalization of marijuana in Connecticut, declaring it one of his top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, Lamont made his pitch for legal weed in the Nutmeg State, citing a need for increased revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the traditionally disproportionate treatment of people of color who are arrested on marijuana possession charges. Lamont acknowledged that it could potentially be an uphill battle to legalize, and that he could face opposition on his proposal, saying that “this is the beginning of a discuss…
Rutherford, NJ
News
Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week
New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick said that he's declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom because of the "tragic events" last week at the U.S. Capitol. "Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I was flattered by out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients," Belichick said in a statement released Monday. "Subsequently, the tragic events of last week occurred and the decision has been made not to move forward with the award," he added. "Above all, I am an American citizen with great …
Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Englewood PBA: Marchers Arrested After Interfering, Mayor Blasted, Independent Review Welcomed
UPDATE: Englewood’s PBA answered back on Wednesday, saying that leaders of a weekend protest march provoked their arrests by interfering in an incident along the route. Union leaders also countered reports that previous marches leading up to Saturday’s Black Excellence event had been peaceful. They also blasted Mayor Michael Wildes for his role in the incident, saying that he has “consistently chosen to play both sides against the middle” and changes his support “whether or not he can gain from it politically.” Tensions escalated when police responded to a report of a fight along Saturda…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Legalize It? NJ Pot Supporters First Need To Know Where To Find It On Ballot, Advocates Say
Polls show most New Jerseyans want marijuana legalized, but what Garden State voters may not know is that the question is on the back of the election ballot. A recent survey by the Stockton University Polling Institute found 66% of New Jersey respondents favoring legalized leaf. Separate polls have gotten 65% and 61% thumbs up, respectively. But those are polls, not elections. The difference: Referendum questions always go at the end of ballots, which usually leads to slimmer margins than polls. This year, the cannabis legalization question is on the back of the ballot. It’s left some a…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Legalize
IT? NJ Pot Supporters Need To Know Where To Find It On Ballot, Advocates Warn
Polls show most New Jerseyans want marijuana legalized, but what Garden State voters may not know, advocates say, is that the question is on the back of the election ballot. A recent survey by the Stockton University Polling Institute found 66% of New Jersey respondents favoring legalized herb. Separate polls have gotten 65% and 61% thumbs up, respectively. But those are polls, not elections. The difference: Referendum questions always go at the end of ballots, which usually leads to slimmer margins than polls. This year, the cannabis legalization question is on the back of the ballot. …
Springfield, MA
News
After Vandalism, Springfield Adding Second BLM Mural
After the first one was defaced three times, Springfield is getting a new, second Black Lives Matter mural. The new mural is going up Saturday, Oct. 10, on a wall at 232 Worthington St. starting at 9 a.m. The street mural in front of City Hall on Court Street has been defaced three times since it was first painted on Sept. 12. Each time, the mural has been restored. The second mural is a definite message to the specific vandals and racists everywhere: “The creation of this new mural is a direct response to the vandalism we are seeing repeatedly occur,” the Springfield Black Lives Matter…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Sussex County Community College Board Of Trustees Chair Selected To NJ Social Equality Group
Bill Curcio — the Board of Trustees Chair at Sussex County Community College — has been selected to serve on the Committee on Racial and Social Justice, a new group dedicated to the statewide fight for social equality in schools. The panel comprises six members — three presidents and three state county college trustees — was formed by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, SCCC said in an announcement on its website. Cucio’s membership on the panel resulted partially from discussions with NJCCC co-member and SCCC President Jon Connolly, who says he was aware of Curcio’s enthusiasm in is…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Postponed
: Ocean Prosecutor's Virtual Town Hall On Community Policing Is Next Wednesday
Good news. If you forgot about Wednesday night's Virtual Town Hall hosted by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, there is a new chance to view it live, next week. The live-streamed broadcast was postponed until 6 p.m. next Wednesday, July 29. Billhimer.is expected to be joined by area police chiefs, pastors and state and county law enforcement officials, Billhimer said, noting that the original July 22 session was postponed "due to circumstances beyond our control." Advance questions for the public officials listed below can still be submitted to www.ocponj.go…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Moving Forward: Ocean Prosecutor Hosts Virtual Town Hall On Community Policing
A Jersey Shore prosecutor plans a "virtual town hall" online meeting to discuss tensions between police and the community and the concept of "community policing." The quarterly public meetings were encouraged by state Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Titled “Moving Forward -- A Conversation on Law Enforcement and Community Policing,” the first meeting in Ocean County will be livestreamed at 6 p.m. on July 22, county Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a statement. Grewal has asked all 21 County Prosecutors of New Jersey to organize quarterly public events to di…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Bergen Sheriff Leads 'Rededication' To 'Good, Just Policing'
A group of sheriff's and corrections officers accepted Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton's offer to join him in rededicating themselves to their oaths of office. “Today we come together unified, as law enforcement officers to rededicate ourselves to the principles of our oath," Cureton said during a ceremony Wednesday on the Bergen County Courthouse steps in Hackensack. "We recognize at this time, due to social injustices, society is taking a hard look at our proud profession," the sheriff said. "We are here to show the community that the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is committed to s…
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