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The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To Foxboro After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To Foxboro After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To Foxboro After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …
Boston Gets 'Closer' to Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At TD Garden Boston Gets 'Closer' to Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At TD Garden
Boston Gets 'Closer' to Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At TD Garden Nine Inch Nails are heading out on tour for the first time in three years, the rock band said. Nine Inch Nails have announced their long-awaited "Peel It Back Tour 2025", Live Nation said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. It's the first tour for the band led by singer and composer Trent Reznor since a 2022 tour across the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The group known for 90s alt-rock hits like "Closer" and "The Hand That Feeds" will play throughout Europe in June and July. The first U.S. show will be in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Nine Inch Nails will perform at&n…
These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings
These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings Traffic jams continue to plague urban centers across the United States, leading to lost time, increased costs, and frustration for millions of commuters.  The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard sheds light on the cities most affected, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by drivers. Here are the 10 cities with the worst traffic, according to INRIX: New York City – The Big Apple leads the nation, with drivers losing countless hours in traffic. Chicago – The Windy City ranks second, with congestion remaining a major issue. Los Angeles – LA’s infamous gridlock earns it…
Long-Range Forecast Reveals Separate Storm Chances Christmas Week Long-Range Forecast Reveals Separate Storm Chances Christmas Week
Long-Range Forecast Reveals Separate Storm Chances Christmas Week Dreaming of a White Christmas? You may get your wish. Long-range weather models indicate the chance for two separate storm systems during Christmas Week, occurring right before and after Wednesday, Dec. 25. The first system is anticipated on Monday, Dec. 23. With overnight low temperatures in the upper teens and low 20s, and daytime highs around the freezing mark, the precipitation is likely to fall as snow.   The second chance for a storm that week will occur on Thursday, Dec. 26, when high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 30s to low 40s, which could result in r…
Member Of Kearny's 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar Member Of Kearny's 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar
Member Of Kearny's 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar Bob Bryar, the drummer for New Jersey-based band My Chemical Romance died this month in Tennessee at 44 years old, as first reported by TMZ. According to TMZ, Bryar's body was found badly decomposed at his home in Tennessee. No foul play was suspected. In a statement to CNN, My Chemical Romance said: “The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing.” My Chemical Romance, famous for songs "Helena" and "The Black Parade," was founded in the early 2000s by Gerard Way, a Summit native raised in Belleville; his brother, Mikey Way, Ray T…
Hitchhiker's 50-Year-Cold Case Cracked By Ramapo College's Genealogy Center Hitchhiker's 50-Year-Cold Case Cracked By Ramapo College's Genealogy Center
Hitchhiker's 50-Year-Cold Case Cracked By Ramapo College's Genealogy Center After nearly five decades without answers, the 1974 murder of Mary Schlais has been solved, thanks to groundbreaking work by the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center in Mahwah, NJ.  On Nov. 7, 2024, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Jon Miller, 84, of Owatonna, MN, in connection with Schlais’s death. Schlais, then 25, was hitchhiking from Minneapolis to Chicago when she was killed. Her body was found with multiple stab wounds along a road in Dunn County, WI, on Feb. 15, 1974.  At the scene, investigators collected a stocking cap t…
Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores
Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens plans to close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 closures will come in 2025, the company announced in a statement released Tuesday morning, Oct. 15. Specific sites for store closures were not announced. Walgreens said its operating loss in fiscal 2024 was $14.1 billion, an increase of 104.5 percent compared to the year-ago period. Retail sales decreased 3.5 percent compared with the year-ago quarter, "reflecting a challenging retail environment and continued channel shift," Walgreens s…
Ethel Kennedy, Who Went From Greenwich To Head Of Nation's Most Famous Family, Dies At 96 Ethel Kennedy, Who Went From Greenwich To Head Of Nation's Most Famous Family, Dies At 96
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…
See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour
See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour Oasis is getting the band back together and going on tour after 15 years. The "Wonderwall" British pop brothers sold out their United Kingdom tour and then announced they'd be in North America as well, with concerts in Chicago, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium. The MetLife tickets are selling fast, according to StubHub, with both shows in August 2025 50% sold out. The cheapest seats appear to be in the nosebleeds for approximately $185 to $240, while the most expensive seats range between $415 and $1800 for general field admission. Some seats are goi…
Mineola Eatery Takes Top Spot In Yelp's Ramen Rating Mineola Eatery Takes Top Spot In Yelp's Ramen Rating
Mineola Eatery Takes Top Spot In Yelp's Ramen Rating A Long Island restaurant that opened last year to rave reviews was named the best new ramen spot in the country.  Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, claimed the top spot on Yelp's best new ramen restaurants for 2024 thanks in part to the chef's dedication and patience in creating authentic Japanese fare.  Rich, 16-hour tonkotsu broth and authentic homemade dishes earned this Long Island ramen hotspot the #1 slot on our 2024 list. Yelp users rave about their standout offerings, including the “rich and savory” black garlic tonkotsu ramen, shoyu truffle rame…
New Haven Leads Way As CT Claims It's Home To Pizza Capital Of World New Haven Leads Way As CT Claims It's Home To Pizza Capital Of World
New Haven Leads Way As CT Claims It's Home To Pizza Capital Of World Keep walking, New York. Not a chance, Chicago. No way, Naples. Detroit? Don't think so. This is a New Haven pizza world.  It may shock the rest of the world, but Connecticut has staked its claim as the most important pizza city on the planet. New signs on interstates welcoming drivers to The Constitution State say it plainly:  "Welcome to Connecticut — Home of the Pizza Capital Of The World." “These new signs are not just markers on our highways, they are a reflection of what makes Connecticut special,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a release. “We want everyone entering our state to immediately …
Oceanside Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium Oceanside Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium
Oceanside Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium New York’s Ali Berke is hoping for a grand slam of her own. The 23-year-old Long Island resident, from Oceanside, is crisscrossing the country on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. She got the wild idea after landing a singing gig at Boston’s Fenway Park before a Red Sox game in 2023. “Me and my dad started thinking, 'how cool would it be if I could sing at all 30 MLB parks?'” Berke told Daily Voice. Instagram/alitheanthemgirl As of early September, she's well on her way. The pop singer/songwriter has already wowed crowds at 12 MLB stadium…
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Wows Daily Show Crowd With Dance, Rap Video Gone Viral Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Wows Daily Show Crowd With Dance, Rap Video Gone Viral
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Wows Daily Show Crowd With Dance, Rap Video Gone Viral Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was in the center of the action during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, though he may have gotten the most over while dancing with the crowd after an appearance on the Daily Show in a clip that has gone viral. Moore, who gave several speeches during the event, made an appearance on the Comedy Central late-night show, but it was what happened after the fact that had the crowd going crazy. Following his interview with host Jordan Klepper, Moore's walk-off music hit - Method Man's "Bring the Pain" - and was all too happy to show off some moves as he sang a…
Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (LOOK INSIDE) Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (LOOK INSIDE)
Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Lodi Kmart (Look Inside) Bergen County is home to yet another Amazon Fresh store. The 40,000-square-foot store on Memorial Drive, which replaced the Kmart that closed in 2016, is the third in New Jersey. The two others are located in Paramus and Eatontown. The Amazon Fresh store in Lodi features the company's latest brick-and-mortar design unveiled last year in Chicago and Southern California.  Amazon Fresh Amazon Fresh Other businesses at the shopping center include Blink Fitness, the Little Gym of Lodi, KPOT Korean BBQ, and Aldi. ShopRite is located about one mile away on Main Street. The Amazon F…
Grandmother Kills Ex-Daughter-In Law From Wildwood In Twisted Murder-Suicide: Reports Grandmother Kills Ex-Daughter-In Law From Wildwood In Twisted Murder-Suicide: Reports
Grandmother Kills Ex-Daughter-In Law From Wildwood In Twisted Murder-Suicide: Reports A 45-year-old New Jersey native and Westchester County, NY middle school teacher was shot and killed by her ex-husband's 65-year-old mother, who then turned the gun on herself in New York City, multiple news outlets say. Marisa Galloway — who hails from Wildwood, NJ and worked as a special education teacher in Ardsley, NY — was shot and killed by Kathleen Leigh near Gracie Mansion on Friday morning, July 26, NYPD brass said at a news briefing later that day. The NYPD said it happened amid a custody battle between Galloway and her ex-husband, whose mother was identified as Leigh, over their …
Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention
Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention Vice President Kamala Harris has ended weeks of speculation after naming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  The 60-year-old Walz was a seemingly late entrant to the "veepstakes" but gained popularity after several media appearances went viral.  The chair of the Democratic Governor's Association, Walz was a US Congressman from 2007 to 2019. A former high school social studies teacher, he's served 24 years in the Army National Guard. Harris said she chose Walz because of his dedication to working-class families.  One of the things that stood out …
Harris Expected To Name Running Mate In Campaign Video Within 24 Hours: Report Harris Expected To Name Running Mate In Campaign Video Within 24 Hours: Report
Harris Expected To Name Running Mate In Campaign Video Within 24 Hours: Report Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate in a campaign video announcement on Tuesday morning, Aug. 6, several reports say.  The move is similar to how President Joe Biden announced Harris as his running mate in 2020. While more than a dozen names have been floated as Harris' potential vice presidential nominee, six candidates seem most likely, Politico reported.   Those are 51-year-old Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, 46-year-old Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, age 60, Transportation Secretary Pete Bu…
Former NJ High School Pitchers Are Teammates On Yankees — For A New York Minute Former NJ High School Pitchers Are Teammates On Yankees — For A New York Minute
Former NJ High School Pitchers Are Teammates On Yankees — For A New York Minute Two former Toms River High School North baseball players were briefly teammates in Major League Baseball. The New York Yankees traded for Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on Wednesday, July 31, sending infielder Ben Cowles and pitcher Jack Neely to the Windy City. The right-hander is the nephew of Al Leiter, a three-time World Series champion who pitched for the New York Mets and Yankees. The former New Jersey Institute of Technology player was 2-4 in 41 appearances for the Cubs in 2024. He struck out 55 batters and had an earned run average of 4.23 in 38.1 innings. The Leiter trade ca…
ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race
ABC News Reporter Rachel Scott Goes Viral For Grilling Trump Over VP Harris' Race A clip of former President Donald Trump saying Vice President Kamala Harris "turned black" to court the African American vote has gone viral, and it happened because of someone familiar to many in the region. ABC News' Rachel Scott, a 32-year-old former reporter for WTNH News 8 in New Haven, moderated a discussion with Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago on Wednesday, July 31.  She opened the panel by pressing the former Republican president on his party's attacks on Harris as a "DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) hire." Harris is of mix…
Biden Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses VP Kamala Harris To Be New Nominee Biden Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses VP Kamala Harris To Be New Nominee
Biden Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses VP Kamala Harris To Be New Nominee President Joe Biden has just announced he is pulling out of the 2024 race against Republican nominee Donald Trump. In a letter to "My Fellow Americans" released just before 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, Biden said: “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. “And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.” The news comes amid concerns over the 81-year-old Biden's health, which were loudly …
Mug Shot Released From Justin Timberlake's Overnight Stay In Hamptons Jail For DWI Charge Mug Shot Released From Justin Timberlake's Overnight Stay In Hamptons Jail For DWI Charge
Mug Shot Released From Justin Timberlake's Overnight Stay In Hamptons Jail For DWI Charge As the word of Justin Timberlake's arrest on Long Island has quickly spread, a mug shot of the singer and actor  has quietly been released by police in the Hamptons. Related: New Details Released After Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons Timberlake, who has been out promoting his new album "Everything I Thought It Was," spent the night in jail after being charged for allegedly driving drunk. Timberlake, age 43, of Franklin, Tennessee, was arrested shortly after leaving the posh American Hotel in Sag Harbor, around 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, after a night of drinking…
Amazon Fresh Opening Second NJ Grocery Store In Former Toys 'R' Us Building Amazon Fresh Opening Second NJ Grocery Store In Former Toys 'R' Us Building
Amazon Fresh Opening Second NJ Grocery Store In Former Toys 'R' Us Building A new Amazon supermarket is about to open in Monmouth County, officials said. The Amazon Fresh in Eatontown will officially open on Thursday, June 20, the company said in a news release. It will be the second Amazon Fresh location in New Jersey after one opened in Paramus in July 2022. The Eatontown store is located at 137 Route 35 in a 35,500-square-foot space once occupied by Toys“R”Us. "This new, affordable grocery store in the community will offer wide selection of quality groceries and a convenient shopping experience," Amazon said in its release. "We’re also proud to support the…
'Love Island USA' Hosting Jersey Shore Fan Event To Find Next Contestants 'Love Island USA' Hosting Jersey Shore Fan Event To Find Next Contestants
'Love Island USA' Hosting Jersey Shore Fan Event To Find Next Contestants "Love Island USA" is coming to the Jersey Shore to find some of its next islanders and bombshells on the popular reality dating show. The series streaming on Peacock said it'll hold a "villa pop-up" event at Bar Anticipation on 16th Avenue in Lake Como. The 18-and-older event will be free and run from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. Hopeful contestants will be able to record audition tapes for the show. "Come answer some cheeky casting questions, strut your best islander walk, get your make-up done, hang with your favorite former islander, enjoy photo ops, and show us your rizz – all in …
NJ Amtrak Employee Lied To Feds Investigating Sleeper Car Sex Assault, DOJ Says NJ Amtrak Employee Lied To Feds Investigating Sleeper Car Sex Assault, DOJ Says
NJ Amtrak Employee Lied To Feds Investigating Sleeper Car Sex Assault, DOJ Says An Amtrak employee from New Jersey has been charged in a federal indictment for lying to federal investigators questioning him about a sexual assault he allegedly carried out on a passenger during a trip from Washington DC to Chicago, authorities said. Maurice Driver, 35, of Gloucester City, NJ, was charged with lying to a federal agent in a five-count indictment unsealed on Tuesday, June 4, U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Special Agent in Charge Mike Waters of the Amtrak Office of Inspector General Eastern Area Field Office announced. Driver had been working as a lead service atte…
Charming Life Ends In Horror For PA Family At Center Of Double Murder Charming Life Ends In Horror For PA Family At Center Of Double Murder
Charming Life Ends In Horror For PA Family At Center Of Double Murder What started as a dispute over dinner ended in horror for one Pennsylvania family, who appeared to lead an otherwise charming life on social media. Roger Lee Hanks has been charged with two counts of felony homicide and other murder charges after killing his wife, Judith, 75, and daughter, Emily, 37, over a "basic dispute" at the dinner table on Thursday, April 25, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Judith's Instagram page portrays a very different life from the events that unfolded in their East Marlborough Township home on Thursday evening, April 25. With lipstick on her lips or a gl…
Foxtrot Unexpectedly Closing All DC-Area Markets Foxtrot Unexpectedly Closing All DC-Area Markets
Foxtrot Unexpectedly Closing All Dc-area Markets A beloved Washington DC staple is closing its doors for good. The owners of Foxtrot Market announced that it is ceasing its retail operations in DC, as well as its locations across the country, "after much consideration and evaluation," effective as of Tuesday, April 23.  An announcement came months after Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market merged. Not much notice was given, as the message was posted to the company's social media sites shortly after 12:30 p.m. on the day they shuttered the doors. The company's website is also now down. The closure will impact all 33 Foxtrot corn…
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer One of the most famous sports rivalries in the world is coming to the Garden State this summer. Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona will play an edition of 'El Clasico' at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, the Spanish soccer clubs announced on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Two of La Liga's biggest powerhouses will hold the friendly match as part of a preseason summer U.S. tour. This will be the fourth edition of Spain's most historic rivalry played in the U.S. The first was at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with Lionel Messi and Barcelona defeating their Madrid rivals 3-2 on Monday, July 2…
Get Loud! Two Cities In NJ Named Noisiest Cities In America Get Loud! Two Cities In NJ Named Noisiest Cities In America
Get Loud! Two Cities In NJ Named Noisiest Cities In America You might need to speak up when you're in these New Jersey cities. Jersey City and Newark made the top 5 on a new list of the noisiest cities in America, compiled by Steel Guard Safety Products. Jersey City ranked 3rd, while Newark was 4th. New York City and Chicago topped the list. "There’s no way around it – Jersey City is often one big traffic jam," Steel Guard said. With 3,139 cars commuting per square per day, Jersey City was one of the higher scoring cities for traffic noise, Steel Guard said. And while Jersey City's public transportation earns plaudits for being environmental friend…
NJ's Richard Reinhold Jr., 46, Deputy Special Agent For Homeland Security Dies NJ's Richard Reinhold Jr., 46, Deputy Special Agent For Homeland Security Dies
NJ's Richard Reinhold Jr., 46, Deputy Special Agent For Homeland Security Dies Richard Reinhold Jr., a well-respected deputy special agent in charge with Homeland Security Investigations from New Jersey, died on Monday, Feb. 26 with his family by his side, his obituary said. He was 46 years old. Rich, of Delran — affectionately referred to by colleagues as "Big Daddy" — previously worked as an agent in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Newark, NJ.  Richard grew up in Philadelphia and attended Father Judge High School and Holy Family University where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting, his obituary said. After graduating, he joined the…
This NJ Pizzeria Was Ranked Among Best In America (Again) This NJ Pizzeria Was Ranked Among Best In America (Again)
This NJ Pizzeria Was Ranked Among Best In America (Again) Yelp has released its annual list of the Top 100 pizzerias in America. Among them, Razza in Jersey City. Released in honor of National Pizza Day earlier this month, the list was made, of course, with help from Yelpers and ratings. "We identified businesses in the pizza category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and number of 5-star reviews each business had that were written by members of the Yelp Elite Squad," list creators write.  The reigning champ was Pequod’s Pizzeria in Chicago, but Razza in Jersey City came in at No. 87…
COLD CASE: PA Woman Was Seeking Divorce Before Her 1960 Murder COLD CASE: PA Woman Was Seeking Divorce Before Her 1960 Murder
Cold CASE: PA Woman Was Seeking Divorce Before Her 1960 Murder Helen Drummond Fischer was 55 years old when she was murdered, state police investigators say.  Authorities found Fischer dead from "numerous injuries" at her Pebble Hill Road home in Doylestown on Feb. 17, 1960. She was last seen alive by a friend the weekend prior on Feb. 13.  A Chicago native, investigators said she was self-employed as a travel agent and ran her business out of her home.  Fischer was married to "millionaire industrialist" Kermit Fischer, but authorities say they were estranged — Helen was reportedly seeking a divorce and even had pend…