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Trenton, NJ
News
NJ Recall Linked To Deadly Salmonella Egg Outbreak Tied To CA Supplier At Center Of DOJ Lawsuit NJ Recall Linked To Deadly Salmonella Egg Outbreak Tied To CA Supplier At Center Of DOJ Lawsuit
NJ Recall Linked To Deadly Salmonella Egg Outbreak Tied To CA Supplier At Center Of DOJ Lawsuit A deadly outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to brown cage-free and organic eggs — including some sold in New Jersey — has ended, federal health officials announced on Thursday, July 10. The eggs were supplied by the August Egg Company of Hilmar, California — the same state now facing a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit over controversial agricultural laws that allegedly drove up national egg prices. At least 134 people across 10 states were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, according to the CDC and FDA. Thirty-eight were hospitalized, and one person died. …

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by Jillian Pikora
Gloucester City, NJ
Police & Fire
FBI Raids Prominent Gloucester City Doctor's Office FBI Raids Prominent Gloucester City Doctor's Office
FBI Raids Prominent Gloucester City Doctor's Office The FBI conducted a raid on a doctor's office in Gloucester City on Wednesday, July 9, authorities said. The bureau confirmed the raid at Dr. Edward Lundy's office on 1017 Market St. but did not provide further details. According to ABC 6, multiple unmarked vehicles pulled up and parked on the street, followed by agents in suits walking toward the building, with some dressed in tactical gear.  Lundy is considering in "good standing", according to his New Jersey Healthcare Profile records obtained by ABC 6.  He graduated Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977, …

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by Sam Barron
Yonkers, NY
Lifestyle
Did You Miss Mayor Mike Spano On Riverside Reflections? Did You Miss Mayor Mike Spano On Riverside Reflections?
Did You Miss Mayor Mike Spano On Riverside Reflections? Enjoy Season 2 Episode 3 of Riverside Reflections with City of Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano discusses what makes the community a unique and vibrant place to live, and how St. John's Riverside Hospital has been caring for it for over 150 years. St. John's Riverside Hospital Did you miss Season 1 of Riverside Reflections? Click here to watch now!

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Stafford, VA
Lifestyle
27-Year-Old Stafford Mom Battles Cancer, Says: ‘I’m Fighting For My Son’ 27-Year-Old Stafford Mom Battles Cancer, Says: ‘I’m Fighting For My Son’
27-Year-Old Stafford Mom Battles Cancer, Says: ‘I’m Fighting For My Son’ A young Virginia mom is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of endometrial cancer, and her family is asking for help as she undergoes treatment and surgery, according to a fundraiser launched in her name. Cida Rivera, a 27-year-old mother from Stafford, has been diagnosed with aggressive endometrial carcinoma and is currently out of work as she undergoes medical treatment. Rivera is now in recovery from surgery, according to a family friend who told Daily Voice: “She had the surgery and is in the recovery period right now so I know she could use a little more …

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by Jillian Pikora
Laurel, MD
News
‘My Father Was Invincible’: Laurel Son Pens Heartbreaking Plea To Save His Dad ‘My Father Was Invincible’: Laurel Son Pens Heartbreaking Plea To Save His Dad
‘My Father Was Invincible’: Laurel Son Pens Heartbreaking Plea To Save His Dad A devoted Maryland son is pleading for help to save his father, whose sudden health spiral has revealed a devastating cancer diagnosis with no clear origin. Julio Vasconez said everything changed in an instant. “Everything seemed to be going as usual… until a couple of months ago,” he said. “We thought it was something minor, maybe a kidney stone. But that day ended with kidney surgery — and the hardest part wasn’t the operation, it was everything that came after.” Doctors uncovered signs of advanced metastatic cancer in his father’s bones. The primary source hasn’t been found, leaving spe…

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by Zak Failla
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
'Want To Go Home': PA Sen. Fetterman Slammed After Complaint About Missed Beach Trip Goes Viral 'Want To Go Home': PA Sen. Fetterman Slammed After Complaint About Missed Beach Trip Goes Viral
'Want To Go Home': PA Sen. Fetterman Slammed After Complaint About Missed Beach Trip Goes Viral Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman apparently would rather be building sandcastles than slogging through Senate votes. As the US Senate trudged through a grueling voting marathon on President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package, Fetterman went viral for saying what many might’ve been thinking. The Democratic lawmaker, while addressing reporters outside the Senate chamber on Monday, June 30, raised eyebrows when asked about possible timing on the bill: “Oh my God, I just want to go home,” Fetterman said, visibly frustrated during the vote-a-rama underway in Washington. “I’ve alrea…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
News
Nepali Leader In DC Area Faces Stage 4 Cancer Battle After Brain Surgery Nepali Leader In DC Area Faces Stage 4 Cancer Battle After Brain Surgery
Nepali Leader In DC Area Faces Stage 4 Cancer Battle After Brain Surgery The Washington, DC-area Nepali community is coming together in support of a beloved cultural leader whose cancer diagnosis has shaken those she’s uplifted for more than a decade. Mahima Shakya, a pillar of the Nepali-American community in the DC region, is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to her brain and spinal cord, according to a fundraiser created by the America Nepal Paramparagat Bouddha Dharma Sangha (ANPBDS). On May 27, Shakya underwent emergency brain surgery and has spent the last several weeks in the hospital navigating a difficu…

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by Zak Failla
Patchogue-Medford, NY
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Shoots Himself In Hand, Wounds Teen During Wild Patchogue Brawl: Suffolk Police 14-Year-Old Shoots Himself In Hand, Wounds Teen During Wild Patchogue Brawl: Suffolk Police
14-Year-Old Shoots Himself In Hand, Wounds Teen During Wild Patchogue Brawl: Suffolk Police A 14-year-old boy shot himself in the hand while opening fire on another teen during a wild brawl in Patchogue, Suffolk County Police said on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The shootout erupted around 4:30 p.m. during a fight involving five male juveniles on Edwards Street, just east of Rider Avenue, according to police. During the chaos, the 14-year-old pulled out a 9-millimeter handgun and fired multiple times, striking a 17-year-old male. Police say the younger teen also accidentally shot himself in the hand during the violence. The wounded 17-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital with ser…

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by Jillian Pikora
Brick, NJ
News
Ocean County Police Cadet Dies Weeks After Rare Cancer Diagnosis, Days Before Graduation Ocean County Police Cadet Dies Weeks After Rare Cancer Diagnosis, Days Before Graduation
Ocean County Police Cadet Dies Weeks After Rare Cancer Diagnosis, Days Before Graduation A promising New Jersey police cadet who was days away from graduating the academy has died weeks after being diagnosed with a sudden and aggressive form of cancer, officials and loved ones said. Teddy Golubowski, a Toms River native and full-time cadet at the Ocean County Police Academy, died peacefully on Thursday morning, June 26, with his family and friends by his side, according to a statement from his loved ones on GoFundMe. He was just weeks into a rare cancer diagnosis that stunned the community. According to the GoFundMe launched last month by for the Golubowski family, Teddy was h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Abingdon, MD
Obituaries
Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’ Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’
Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’ A Maryland father of four and US Army veteran has died after spending more than three weeks in intensive care, devastating his family and community. Mike Minyoung Pyon, 52, died on Thursday, June 19, in Baltimore, 22 days after being hospitalized and placed in intensive care on May 28.  The loss stunned those closest to him—especially his wife Andrea, who had just celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary with him earlier that month. Pyon had been working full-time at Patient First while pouring everything into a dream he’d been building for four years: opening his own craft distillery, lo…

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by Zak Failla
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Second 6-Year-Old Girl Struck By Meningitis: Ruby Left Unable To Walk Or Talk, Family Says Second 6-Year-Old Girl Struck By Meningitis: Ruby Left Unable To Walk Or Talk, Family Says
Second 6-Year-Old Girl Struck By Meningitis: Ruby Left Unable To Walk Or Talk, Family Says Just days after the tragic death of 6-year-old Aria from meningitis in Philadelphia, another Pennsylvania family is reeling — this time, fighting for their daughter’s life and future. Ruby Lutz, 6, from Morrisville, was diagnosed with viral meningitis and encephalitis in April, just before softball season began, her family said. The illness left her unable to talk, walk, or complete basic daily tasks. Ruby spent weeks in the ICU at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and is now undergoing intensive rehabilitation in hopes of regaining what she lost, according to a GoFundMe launched Friday, …

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by Jillian Pikora
Amityville, NY
News
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt The suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses has been apprehended after a two-day manhunt. New, updated story: Gunman Went To Total Of 4 Lawmakers’ Homes Night Of Double-Fatal Shooting: Feds Vance L. Boelter, age 57, now faces second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges, according to a criminal complaint after his arrest late Sunday night, June 15. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said at a press conference Boelter's arrest came after "two sleepless nights" in the state and what he described as a "complex and dangerous manhunt" involving hundr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Dover, PA
Police & Fire
Nearly $8K In Lifesaving Equipment Stolen From Dover Ambulances: Police Nearly $8K In Lifesaving Equipment Stolen From Dover Ambulances: Police
Nearly $8K In Lifesaving Equipment Stolen From Dover Ambulances: Police A thief has left emergency responders in York County scrambling after stealing two critical pieces of equipment, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 11. The Dover Area Ambulance Club says two Medtronic Lifepak 1000 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were stolen from their ambulances—one in February, and another in April. The serial numbers for the missing devices are 35215159 and 37235221, and both contained two adult electrode pads and an infant pad kit, according to the ambulance company. The Northern York County Regional Police Department has filed reports, and the devices ar…

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by Jillian Pikora
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
Howard University Grad, MTV Icon Ananda Lewis Dies After Stage 4 Breast Cancer Battle At 52 Howard University Grad, MTV Icon Ananda Lewis Dies After Stage 4 Breast Cancer Battle At 52
Howard University Grad, MTV Icon Ananda Lewis Dies After Stage 4 Breast Cancer Battle At 52 Ananda Lewis, a fixture on MTV in the 90s, has died after a battle with breast cancer, family members announced Wednesday, June 11 on Facebook. She was 52.  A Howard University graduate, Lewis got her big break when she auditioned for an on-screen job hosting "Teen Summit" on BET in DC, where she discussed serious issues impacting young adults. Among the highlights of her early career was a 1996 interview with then-First Lady Hillary Clinton about her book. Lewis went on to be a video jockey with MTV, where she hosted and "VJed" multiple shows, including "Total Request Live," which wa…

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by Zak Failla
New Providence, NJ
Sports
Billionaire Mark Cuban Joins Thousands In Supporting New Providence Wrestler With ALS Billionaire Mark Cuban Joins Thousands In Supporting New Providence Wrestler With ALS
Billionaire Mark Cuban Joins Thousands In Supporting New Providence Wrestler With ALS In the ring, he's known as Jeff Cannonball, a hardcore daredevil who beats his opponents with his devastating sit-out tombstone piledriver. But outside the ring, Jeff  Guerriero is a husband to Sam and father to his toddler son, Milo. The New Providence resident, who also works as a dispatcher, announced his ALS diagnosis last month in a Facebook post. And the disease has been progressing rapidly, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. "It absolutely sucks and I've been a bit of a wreck," Jeff wrote. "But my family and very few friends I've told have been ex…

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by Sam Barron
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Business
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…

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by Chris Spiker
Toms River, NJ
News
Community Rallies Around Aspiring Toms River Police Officer Battling Cancer Community Rallies Around Aspiring Toms River Police Officer Battling Cancer
Community Rallies Around Aspiring Toms River Police Officer Battling Cancer Teddy Golubowski, a Toms River native, always dreamed of being a police officer. But now he’s in the fight of his life Golubowski has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer after numerous masses were found on his liver and his abdomen were found While in the hospital, Golubowski has received multiple blood transfusions, supplemental oxygen and undergone several procedures, with his family by his side. On Tuesday, June 3, he had to be intubated and placed on dialysis. On Wednesday, June 4, Golubowski was airlifted to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to begin an intensive regimen of che…

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by Sam Barron
Albany, NY
Politics
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul New York Lieutenant Gov. Antonio Delgado is making a bold move: running against his boss. Delgado, 48, announced Monday, June 2, that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary, saying it’s time for “bold, decisive, transformational leadership” in Albany. “Let’s not drop the ball on figuring out what it is we’re fighting for,” Delgado said in his campaign launch video, posted on X. “The powerful and well-connected have their champions. I’m running for governor to be yours.” Though he didn’t mention Hochul by name in the video, Delgado later told The New York Times, …

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by Michael Mashburn
North Adams, MA
Business
CVS Closing Hundreds Of Stores Across US CVS Closing Hundreds Of Stores Across US
CVS Closing Hundreds Of Stores Across US CVS says it will close 271 retail locations across the country by the end of the year. The company — the world’s second-largest healthcare provider — announced the move to stockholders late last week as part of an enterprise-wide restructuring plan. The goal, CVS says, is to simplify the organization, improve efficiency, and generate more than $500 million in cost savings in 2025. CVS has not yet released which stores will be affected or when closures will take place. The company currently operates around 9,100 stores across the US. Founded in 1963 in Lowell, Massachusetts, CVS is n…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Business
Salesforce Buying Informatica For $8B To Compete In Growing AI Race Salesforce Buying Informatica For $8B To Compete In Growing AI Race
Salesforce Buying Informatica For $8B To Compete In Growing AI Race Salesforce has agreed to buy data management company Informatica for $8 billion, as the software giant aims to increase its presence in the artificial intelligence industry. The tech companies announced the deal in a joint news release on Tuesday, May 27. Informatica shareholders will receive $25 in cash for each share. The agreement will combine Salesforce and Informatica's platforms to create more reliable AI agents powered by clearer, safer, and better-managed data. "This combination brings together Salesforce's Einstein and Informatica's CLAIRE AI engines to forge the ultimate AI-…

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by Chris Spiker
Olney, MD
Lifestyle
Firefighters Bring Smiles To Olney Boy, 5, Recovering From Life-Altering Mower Accident Firefighters Bring Smiles To Olney Boy, 5, Recovering From Life-Altering Mower Accident
Firefighters Bring Smiles To Olney Boy, 5, Recovering From Life-Altering Mower Accident A brave boy in Maryland had some special visitors this week after losing his leg in a freak accident. Five-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer, the Maryland boy critically injured in a devastating lawn mower accident, is facing a long road to recovery — but his family says he’s showing incredible strength as he begins the battle of his life. On Saturday, May 10, Theimer suffered life-altering trauma after a lawn mower accident at home.  Gibson Rivera Theimer GoFundMe He was flown by helicopter to a trauma center, where doctors were able to save his life. Early reports mentioned…

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by Zak Failla
Hanover Township, NJ
Police & Fire
VIDEO: Man With Scissors Begs Cops To Shoot Him After Hanover Crash With Kids In Car, PD Says VIDEO: Man With Scissors Begs Cops To Shoot Him After Hanover Crash With Kids In Car, PD Says
Video: Man With Scissors Begs Cops To Shoot Him After Hanover Crash With Kids In Car, PD Says A man holding scissors begged police to shoot him after a crash involving three vehicles — including one carrying children — in a Morris County gas station parking lot on Wednesday, May 21, authorities said (scroll for video). The crash happened around 5:26 p.m. on Ridgedale Avenue, Hanover police said. Officers arrived and began tending to one of the vehicles’ occupants when they noticed a man outside his car acting suspiciously, police said. “When officers began talking to him, he began acting erratically and stated he wanted to die,” the news release reads. The man, who was holding…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
News
$100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies $100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies
$100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies More than 100,000 Connecticut residents are opening their mail this week to find a surprise that could change their lives: letters telling them that some or all of their medical debt has been wiped clean. The debt relief comes from a statewide effort led by Gov. Ned Lamont and the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. The goal is to give families struggling with unpaid medical bills a fresh start — no applications, no strings attached, the governor's office said.  “Medical debt causes additional anxiety and stress when individuals and families are coping with potentially life-threatening healt…

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by Josh Lanier
Albany, NY
Politics
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows Fresh polling has alarm bells ringing in Albany. As New York’s 2026 race for governor begins to take shape, a new Siena College poll shows voters are craving new leadership, though incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul still leads potential Democratic challengers by a wide margin. The poll, released Tuesday, May 20, found that 36% of voters are ready to reelect Hochul, while 55% prefer “someone else,” a 10-point dip in support compared to last month. Her favorability rating sits at 44-46% and job approval at 50-46%—largely unchanged from April. Among Democrats, Hochul remains the frontrunner in a hy…

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by Michael Mashburn
Annapolis, MD
Politics
VP JD Vance Raises Doubts About Biden’s Fitness As President Post-Cancer Diagnosis VP JD Vance Raises Doubts About Biden’s Fitness As President Post-Cancer Diagnosis
VP JD Vance Raises Doubts About Biden’s Fitness As President Post-Cancer Diagnosis Vice President JD Vance is questioning former President Joe Biden’s ability to serve as commander-in-chief following the announcement of Biden’s diagnosis with advanced prostate cancer.  Vance made the statement while speaking to the media aboard Air Force Two on Monday, May 19, on the way back from Rome where he attended the papal inauguration at St. Peter's Square. While Vance conveyed his hopes for Biden’s recovery, the VP stated, "Look, I will say, whether the right time to have this conversation is now or at some point in the future. We really do need to be honest about whether th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Business
UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack The head of UnitedHealth Group is stepping down, ending a rocky four years marked by rising medical costs, a major cyberattack, and the high-profile killing of an insurance executive. Andrew Witty has left his position as CEO of UnitedHealth Group due to "personal reasons," the company announced on Tuesday, May 13. He'll remain with UnitedHealth as a senior adviser to newly reappointed CEO Stephen Hemsley. Witty's resignation came as UnitedHealth suspended its 2025 outlook, citing accelerating medical spending among new Medicare Advantage members. "Leading the people of UnitedHea…

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by Chris Spiker
Branchville-Frankford, NJ
News
Sussex County Dispatcher Went To ER For Pain, Came Home With Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Campaign Sussex County Dispatcher Went To ER For Pain, Came Home With Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Campaign
Sussex County Dispatcher Went To ER For Pain, Came Home With Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Campaign A Sussex County community is rallying behind a longtime 911 dispatcher and mother of two after she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to her liver, loved ones say. A GoFundMe campaign launched by Andrea Wehrenberg says that c, a supervisor at the Sussex County Sheriff's 911 Center, had gone to the emergency room for abdominal pain when she received the devastating diagnosis. “Shannon’s trip to the emergency room for abdominal pain led to the devastating diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer, spreading to her liver, and their lives changed in an instant,” Wehrenberg wrote. “…

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by Cecilia Levine
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Business
Philly-Based Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Again: What It Means For Your Prescriptions Philly-Based Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Again: What It Means For Your Prescriptions
Philly-Based Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Again: What It Means For Your Prescriptions Rite Aid has declared bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, as part of a plan to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets. The Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, May 5. Rite Aid has entered talks with several potential national and regional buyers. The company said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep most stores open during the process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will remain available in-store and online. In October 2023, Rite Aid previously filed for bankruptcy …

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by Chris Spiker
Bel Air, MD
News
'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis 'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis
'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis In a deeply personal revelation, King Charles III has shared his journey of receiving a cancer diagnosis, offering an intimate look at the challenges and emotions involved in battling this life-altering disease. The comments came in a letter released Wednesday afternoon, April 30, hours before he hosted an event at Buckingham Palace to honor the "extraordinary work" of cancer charities. The 76-year-old Charles detailed how a cancer diagnosis can be a "daunting and at times frightening" experience for sufferers and their loved ones. He noted 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each …

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
Business
US Economy Shrinks, Private Jobs Report Disappoints As Trump's Tariffs Spark Financial Slump US Economy Shrinks, Private Jobs Report Disappoints As Trump's Tariffs Spark Financial Slump
US Economy Shrinks, Private Jobs Report Disappoints As Trump's Tariffs Spark Financial Slump The US economy shrank during President Donald Trump's first three months back in office, breaking a three-year growth streak as imports surged ahead of his trade wars. Real gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Wednesday, April 30. It marked the first quarter of negative growth since early 2022. The economic contraction is a dramatic drop from the 2.4% GDP growth the US experienced in the fourth quarter of 2024. The shrinking was largely due to a 41.3% spike in imports …

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by Chris Spiker
Chester, PA
News
Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?' Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?'
Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?' A health crisis is unfolding in Delaware County, where officials and caregivers are pleading for intervention as Prospect Medical moves to shut down Crozer Health. Crozer Health’s hospitals and facilities, including Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, are set to close within 30 days, the company announced on Monday, April 21. Emergency departments at both hospitals will stop accepting patients starting Wednesday, April 23, Prospect Medical officials confirmed. That closure prompted Chester Mayor Stefan Roots to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday, April 22, allowing the c…

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by Jillian Pikora