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Norristown, PA
Lifestyle
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital 5K In Norristown Park Tops $60K For Cancer Care
A community walk and 5K at Norristown Farm Park raised more than $60,000 to support cancer services at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. More than 200 walkers and runners took part in The Friends of Einstein’s 23rd annual Walk & 5K Run Through the Park last month in East Norriton, according to Jefferson. The family-friendly event included face painting, a balloon artist, a DJ, dancing, and other activities before the 5K in Norristown Farm Park. The event surpassed its $60,000 goal and brought total fundraising since it began to over $850,000. Jefferson The fundraiser bene…
Stratford, CT
Events
Tavern Life In Early Connecticut At Stratford Historical Society Feb. 15
The Stratford Historical Society is inviting the community to “Tapping Into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut” on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. Click here to register online. Organization's logo. Stratford Historical Society The society announced on Facebook that the talk will explore how taverns once played a central role in towns across Connecticut. In early Connecticut, taverns weren’t only places to drink. They were places where travelers and locals went to be entertained, spread news and gossip, grab a nice meal, an…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Business
After 100 Years, DePiero’s Farm Is Closing: Here’s The Plan For Its Future
DePiero’s Farm, a family-run staple in Montvale for more than a century, will close for good on Thursday, Aug. 28 — but the land will remain a working farm, officials said. Located at 156 Summit Ave., the farm has been in the DePiero family since 1924, offering hayrides, pumpkin picking, fresh produce, greenhouse plants, and baked goods. In a statement, the family called the farm “the heart of our family for four generations” and thanked customers for “being a part of our family’s story.” “The decision to close was not an easy one,” the family said, citing changes in the industry and rising…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Business
King Kullen Closes Its Middle Island Store After Decades Of Service
Shelves are now empty and the lights are off at a Long Island grocery store that welcomed shoppers for more than three decades. The King Kullen in Middle Island – located inside the Strathmore Commons shopping center on Middle Country Road – officially closed its doors on Thursday, July 10, ending a 34-year run. It follows a series of similar shutdowns by the supermarket chain across Long Island, the fourth since 2022. The decision not to renew the lease reflected a strategic “business decision,” according to a King Kullen spokesperson, who added that staff members have either been transfe…
New Rochelle, NY
Sports
Growing Pickleball Chain Opening First NY Club In New Rochelle: Look Inside (
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A pickleball company with major expansion goals will soon arrive in the Empire State. PickleRage has signed a lease for a 42,000-square-foot indoor pickleball club in downtown New Rochelle, the company announced on Tuesday, July 8. The club at 173 Huguenot Street will be PickleRage's first location in New York. The year-round facility is expected to open by late November. The club will feature up to 14 indoor courts and host leagues, clinics, tournaments, and community events. Co-owners Henry Sztul and Brian Snyder will operate the pickleball center. "New Rochelle has …
New City, NY
Business
Restaurant Announces Closure After 8 'Unforgettable Years' In New City, Reveals 'Farewell Tour'
After close to a decade of memories, music, and late-night laughs, a popular bar and community hangout in Rockland County will soon close its doors for good. The Place, located in New City at 191 South Main St., announced on Saturday, June 14 that it would soon be closing its doors in a heartfelt message to patrons on social media. "This has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make," wrote the owner, Jenna, who continued, "The Place has been so much more than just a bar — it’s been a second home & a hub for our community." Known for its welcoming vibe, pa…
Nanuet, NY
Business
Drink With Your Pup: Dog Park, Bar To Open In Nanuet
A one-of-a-kind hangout spot is about to open in Rockland County, and it's designed for both dogs and their humans. Bark ‘n Brews, Rockland County’s first dog park and bar, will hold its grand opening on Friday, May 30, at 35 Smith St. in Nanuet, offering a tail-wagging mix of local drinks, fresh food, and off-leash fun. The concept is the creation of the team behind Paw Pals, a longtime local pet care business. Owner Brittanie, who dreamed up the idea back in 2019, says it started as a community event and has now grown into a full-time weekend destination. "In 2019 I tho…
New Windsor, NY
Police & Fire
Jaripeo Rodeo Event Leads To Noise Complaint Citation In New Windsor: Police
An employee of an entertainment company that hosts events featuring a Mexican form of rodeo called jaripeo has been cited after noise complaints in Orange County prompted a police response over the weekend, authorities said. The citation resulted from an incident on Sunday, April 27, when officers from the New Windsor Police Department responded to numerous complaints from residents about excessive noise coming from the area near the Newburgh city line, the department said on Thursday, May 1. Using decibel meters, police determined that the source of the noise was an outdoor rodeo event ho…
Yorktown, NY
Business
Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Mohegan Lake: ‘Cheers To The Journey’
A Northern Westchester restaurant known for its hearty dishes, community events, and neighborhood spirit has closed its doors after more than 15 years. Augie’s Prime Italian Steakhouse in Mohegan Lake shut down on Saturday, April 5, after 16 years of service, the owners announced in a heartfelt farewell message posted to social media on Sunday, April 6. “Sixteen years ago, in the midst of a stock market crash, we did something a little crazy—we opened a restaurant,” the statement begins. “We weren’t just starting a business, we were creating a space for the neighborhood to gathe…
Ashburn, VA
Obituaries
Christmas Tragedy: Ashburn's Jason Hetterly Leaves Behind a Legacy of Love and Inspiration
It'll be the little things that friends and family miss following the unexpected passing of Jason Hetterly on Christmas Day in Virginia. Hetterly, 41, enjoyed Christmas Eve surrounded by family and friends, but was gone the following morning leaving a hole behind his family is still trying to fill. "Jason accepted and understood my idiosyncrasies in a way others didn’t," his mother said. "Living nearby, I got to spend time with him doing mundane things like trips to the grocery store or playing a game of Skip-Bo at Panera. "I loved talking with him about issues and stories in the news." …
Chambersburg, PA
Events
Unique New Year’s Eve Drops And Celebrations Across Pennsylvania: Ring In 2025
Pennsylvania communities are ready to ring in 2025 with quirky traditions, family-friendly fun, and exciting celebrations—from dropping bologna to raising a Hershey’s Kiss. Here’s a roundup of free and public events happening across the region to welcome the New Year. Adams County Gettysburg Gettysburg started a new tradition a few years back: the raising of Abraham Lincoln’s stovepipe hat to count down to midnight in Lincoln Square. The event, "From Times Square to Gettysburg Square," starts at 4 p.m. with family-friendly activities, including a holiday movie, face painting, balloon animals…
Pearl River, NY
Lifestyle
Revive Your Broken Treasures: Repair Café Comes To Pearl River
Grab that broken lamp and alarm clock and head to the Repair Cafe in the Hudson Valley. Experts will breathe new life into your beloved but broken items while promoting sustainability. Rockland County Executive Ed Day will host it at the Pearl River United Methodist Church at 130 Franklin Ave on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Residents of Rockland are encouraged to bring their damaged or worn items—ranging from lamps and clothing to small appliances and toys—to the event. Skilled volunteer "Repair Coaches" will assess and mend them free of charge. How…
Paramus, NJ
News
Bergen County Park Will Transform Into Magical Winter Wonderland: Here's When
Tickets to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland are officially on sale, and the community is gearing up for an unforgettable holiday experience at Van Saun County Park. The event, which kicks off Friday, Nov. 29, at noon, will transform the park into a festive winter paradise with something for everyone in the family. The event will feature an open-air ice skating rink, a new ice bumper car rink, a craft market village with handmade goods, food trucks, a heated hospitality tent, a beer and wine garden, carousel rides, live music, and much more. “Winter Wonderland truly captures the spir…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Politics
Watch Donald Trump's Drexel Hill Roundtable
Former President Donald Trump's team has shared the footage of a community roundtable he attended in Delaware County on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The event, which was hosted by Building America's Future, was scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Drexelbrook Catering in Drexel Hill as part of Trump's "America's Future Tour." Click here to watch. Trump spoke at the roundtable before holding a rally in Allentown's PPL Center, 701 Hamilton Street, at 7 p.m., as reported by Daily Voice. Among those in attendance at the roundtable was retired Upper Darby Police Lt. Donald Clark, who was asked if he'd …
Whitehall-Coplay, PA
Obituaries
Mayor Stephen Burker's Death Leaves 'Legacy Of Selfless Service': Officials
The current Coplay Borough Mayor Burker passed away over the weekend, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced in a release on Monday, Oct. 21. The Honorable Stephen J. Burker was pronounced dead from natural causes in his home on Saturday, Oct. 19, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio detailed in the release. "His loss is sure to be felt by all, whether you knew him or did not," the Borough of Coplay posted on its Facebook page. Coplay Borough and Coplay Police Department is saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Steve Burker. Burker passed... Posted by Borough of Coplay on …
Piscataway, NJ
Business
Piscataway Wawa's Grand Opening To Feature Hoagie Competition, T-Shirt Giveaway
A Wawa is opening in Middlesex County and the convenience store chain will celebrate its 60th anniversary along with the new location, officials said. The new Wawa will be open at 451 Stelton Road in Piscataway on Thursday, Oct. 10, the company said in a news release. A countdown celebration will start at 7:45 a.m. before the store officially opens at 8 a.m. A grand opening ceremony will then be held at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 customers will get free "In My Wawa Era 60th Anniversary" t-shirts. After a ribbon cutting, the store will host a "Hoagies for Heroes" sandwich-…
Hudson, NY
Lifestyle
Cherished Winter Walk Will End After 26 Years In Hudson
For nearly three decades, a beloved Capital Region winter event will end due to ballooning costs and a lack of donations. On Friday, Sept. 20, the city announced that the Winter Walk, which took place in Columbia County in Hudson Hall, will not occur in 2024. The event has taken place the first weekend in December since 1997 on a mile of the city's main thoroughfare. Performers entertain the crowds, shops stay open and serve hot chocolate and whimsical window displays are featured, all to honor a visit from Santa and the winter season. Hudson Hall However, costs have risen over the year…
Norristown, PA
News
Arson Fire Destroyed Historic Norristown Park Bandshell: FD
A fire that destroyed a historic bandshell at Elmwood Park in Norristown last week was intentionally set, authorities said. The Norristown Fire Department has confirmed the fire at the Fire Chief’s Memorial Bandshell was arson, the municipality said in a statement on Thursday, Sept. 5. The fire destroyed the almost 100-year-old outdoor performance venue in the early morning hours of Aug. 28.. The bandshell is a fixture of the Elmwood Park and the entire Norristown community. The outdoor venue hosts the Summer Concert Series, Movie Nights at the Park screenings, Fourth of July celebrations…
Lower Paxton, PA
Obituaries
Lower Paxton Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crash On I-83: Coroner
A 29-year-old man has died at a Central Pennsylvania hospital following a serious crash, the Dauphin County Coroner's office told Daily Voice on Saturday, Aug. 10. Nehad Mehonic of Lower Paxton Township, suffered serious injuries when his motorcycle collided with the rear of a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado on Interstate 83 South at mile marker 42.2 just before Exit: 41B - Lemoyne on Wednesday, Aug. 7, the coroner's office and Pennsylvania State Police detailed in separate releases on the crash. You are going to be ok little bro Nehad Mehonic. Anyone that knows this guy knows…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Soccer Superstar Appearing At Morris County Wawa Grand Opening
A new Wawa in Morris County is having a big guest for its big opening. Luis Robles, who was goalkeeper for the New York Red Bulls for seven seasons will be on hand as Wawa opens its new location in Mount Olive at 194 Route 206 on Thursday, August 1. Robles holds the Major League Soccer record for most consecutive regular season starts by a goalkeeper. Robles will be joined by Redd, the New York Red Bulls mascot, Wally Goose, Wawa's mascot, the Mount Olive Police Department and the Flanders Fire Co. #1 and Rescue Squad. The grand opening begins at 7:45 a.m., with the store opening at 8 a.m.…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed A Knife Into Picnic Table At Community Event: Franklin Borough PD
A 37-year-old Franklin Borough man was recently arrested and charged after he stabbed a knife into a kitchen table at a community event in Franklin Borough last month, authorities said. On Saturday, June 29, Christian Hansen initiated an argument at the Franklin Nite community event with four other men at a basketball court near a live entertainment area by Franklin Pond, Franklin Borough police said. During the dispute, Hansen brandished a folding a knife and drove it into a nearby picnic table in full view of families and children, police said. Hansen was charged with disorderly conduct a…
Ossining, NY
Events
Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By Waterfront Fridays This Summer
The annual Ossining Riverjam Summer Concert Series kicked off with a bang on Wednesday, July 3, marking a successful start to another summer filled with music, food, drinks, and fun on the Ossining waterfront. Residents and visitors alike gathered at the Louis Engel Waterfront Park to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, lively performances, and stunning fireworks display—setting the stage for more exciting Friday nights ahead, all summer long. The spirit of partnership between the Town of Ossining, the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, and Ossining’s community of local businesses sh…
Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
500 Volatile Out-Of-Towners Ruin Day Of Family Fun In NJ Town With Fights, 11 Arrested: Cops
Eleven out-of-towners were made at one New Jersey township's drone show during which fights between throngs of juveniles began fighting each other, authorities said. Crowds of approximately 500 young people began congregating in large groups near the basketball courts at Veterans Park in Gloucester Township, on Saturday, June 1, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said. At approximately 8:40 p.m., large groups began fighting each other and running recklessly through the crowd, police said. Officers responded and made two arrests for disorderly conduct. The crowd continued to rem…
Lower Paxton, PA
Police & Fire
'Riotous' Teens With Gun Disrupt Central PA Fireworks: Police
Five teenagers have been charged after 'riotous behavior' and carrying a gun through the crowd at the Linglestown fireworks display on July 3, police announced on Wednesday. Lower Paxton Township Police were to the fireworks show at Koons Park following reports of "active assaults" in the moments before the fireworks were lit. The teens' "riotous behavior" included throwing things, and blocking the roadways, followed by criminal behavior while fleeing the police. When the teens were caught a stolen .40 caliber Taurus pistol was found on one of them, the police said. They were all ch…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Suspect In Hoboken Man's Murder Captured At Area Hotel By US Marshals: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old murder suspect wanted in a 25-year-old Hoboken man's murder has been captured by the US Marshals, authorities said. Deon Williams, of Jersey City, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Christopher Garcia, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Garcia was found with a gunshot wound to the torso near 560 Marshall Drive around 3:25 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at approximately 3:56 a.m. The Cause and Manner of Death are pendi…
White Plains, NY
News
Covid-
19: Westchester County Executive Tests Positive After Community Event
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has become the latest lawmaker to catch a breakthrough COVID-19 infection. On Monday, Dec. 13, Latimer - who is vaccinated - announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 after seeking out a test following reported exposure at a recent community event. Latimer, who is currently working from his home while he isolates, said that he has only experienced mild symptoms, a fact which he attributed to the vaccine and being vaccianted. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Newburgh, NY
Lifestyle
Winding Through Warwick Holiday House Tour Raises Nearly $50,000 for Local Healthcare
WARWICK, N.Y. – More than 500 community members and visitors to Warwick participated in Winding Through Warwick, a holiday house tour benefiting St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center – all members of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Winding Through Warwick, held on December 7, brought guests to six homes uniquely decorated for the holidays. Community members who volunteered to feature their homes on the tour were Trish Chelsen, Jennifer and Cody Flood, Janet and Terry Grahn, Jane Gyulavary, Robin and Tom Sobiech and Bobbi Stube…
Paramus, NJ
Neighbors
Down Syndrome Wiffle Ball Fundraiser Honors River Edge Man's Late Friend
Paul Bruno may live in River Edge, but the plumbing contractor's hometown ties are strong: On Saturday, a wiffle ball tournament he organized will raise money for the Judy Center for Down Syndrome at Hackensack University Medical Center in honor of a special man he knew while growing up in West New York. Many affectionately called Alejandro “Bolo” Carreno “the mayor of Miller Park.” And although doctors said he likely wouldn’t survive his teens, Carreno reached 60 before he died in May 2017. "Bolo" was a major presence in town for three decades -- particularly when it involved spo…
