Suspicious Letter At US Senator's PA Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response Suspicious Letter At US Senator's PA Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response Suspicious Letter At US Senator's PA Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response
Suspicious Letter At US Senator's PA Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response A suspicious letter sent to Senator Dave McCormick’s Pittsburgh office prompted a bomb squad and Hazmat response on Monday, Oct. 19, Pittsburgh Public Safety told Daily Voice. The letter arrived with the mail at approximately 1:30 p.m., although police were notified “much later,” a public information officer said in an email. The Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad and Hazmat responded “out of an abundance of caution,” according to the statement provided to Daily Voice at 5:13 p.m. The letter’s contents were determined to be harmless. “The contents were found to be benign/not hazardous and there…

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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Norfolk Southern Train On Bridge In PA A 49-year-old mother and beloved school employee has been identified as the woman killed by a Norfolk Southern train near a railroad bridge over Swatara Creek in Hummelstown, authorities confirmed. Keri Ann McKeever, of Hummelstown, died from multiple traumatic injuries on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the Dauphin County Coroner's Office. Her manner of death was ruled a suicide. The collision happened shortly before 1 p.m. near Old Farm Road, according to Norfolk Southern Media Relations. McKeever was struck by a westbound train at milepost HP104.5, along the tracks rather than at a ra…
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Woman Found Killed Inside PA Auto Parts Business, Suspect Sought: Police A woman was found killed inside an auto parts business in Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, sparking a homicide investigation and a search for a suspect, police announced. Swatara Township police were called to B&I Automotive Supply at 1700 Bobali Drive in the Harrisburg area at 7:58 a.m. after an employee arriving for work reported suspicious activity, according to a release issued Tuesday. When officers arrived, they discovered that a homicide had occurred inside the business, police said. An adult woman was found dead at the scene. Her identity, age, and cause of death have…
Starving Dog Found At Pennsylvania Home, Duo Charged With Animal Cruelty: Police Starving Dog Found At Pennsylvania Home, Duo Charged With Animal Cruelty: Police Starving Dog Found At Pennsylvania Home, Duo Charged With Animal Cruelty: Police
Starving Dog Found At Pennsylvania Home, Duo Charged With Animal Cruelty: Police A starving dog was found at a Pennsylvania home, but its owner initially refused to surrender the dog, leading to a search warrant and animal cruelty charges against two people, police announced on Monday, Oct. 19. Christina Lynn Parke, 36, and Jordan B. Tice, 45, both of Millersville, Lancaster County, were charged following an investigation that began on Wednesday, Aug. 26, according to Millersville Borough Police. Officers responded to a report of a starving dog at a home on Briargate Court around 6:41 p.m. that day, police said. When officers arrived, they met with Parke and found a br…
Man Exposes Himself To Woman On PA Park Trail: Police Man Exposes Himself To Woman On PA Park Trail: Police Man Exposes Himself To Woman On PA Park Trail: Police
Man Exposes Himself To Woman On PA Park Trail: Police A man exposed himself to a woman on a trail at Pennsylvania park on Wednesday, Sept. 30, police said. The incident happened in the area of the Fox Run Trail in Wildwood Park, according to a Harrisburg police release issued Monday, Oct. 19. Investigators identified a person of interest who was subsequently charged in connection with the incident, police said. The release did not identify the person or specify the charges. Police are asking anyone with additional information about similar incidents in the Wildwood Park area to contact Harrisburg Police through CrimeWatch or call Dauphin Coun…

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Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…

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RFK's Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dies, 42 A member of one of America's most prominent political families has died at her Massachusetts home.  Kyle Francis Kennedy died at her home in Westwood, surrounded by family, on Sept. 21, according to her obituary on the Burke Funeral Home website. She was 42 years old. Kyle was one of 34 grandchildren of Sen. Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy, brother of John F. Kennedy, and Ethel Kennedy. Her parents were Michael Kennedy and Victoria Denise Gifford. She is survived by her children, Conor and Declan, and her siblings. Her daughter Josephine died shortly after birth. Kyle is…

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Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz is going gluten-free with some of its popular crackers. The snack brand announced the launch of Ritz Gluten Free Original crackers in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new crackers are designed to have the same buttery flavor and flaky texture as traditional Ritz crackers. The gluten-free crackers will begin arriving at select retailers in October before expanding to stores nationwide in February 2027. An 8-ounce package will have a suggested retail price of $4.49. View this post on Instagram The new crackers are certified gluten-fr…

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Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them
Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz is going gluten-free with some of its popular crackers. The snack brand announced the launch of Ritz Gluten Free Original crackers in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new crackers are designed to have the same buttery flavor and flaky texture as traditional Ritz crackers. The gluten-free crackers will begin arriving at select retailers in October before expanding to stores nationwide in February 2027. An 8-ounce package will have a suggested retail price of $4.49. View this post on Instagram The new crackers are certified gluten-fr…

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Tearful Christina Applegate Shares Stunning Health Update Christina Applegate tearfully shared an unexpected turn in her health struggles, explaining why news others celebrated left her searching for answers. The actress, 54, said on her “MeSsy” podcast on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, that her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis was a misdiagnosis. Her symptoms remain, she said, and she still does not know what is causing them. “This may come as great news, but to me, I’m back at square one,” Applegate said.  The disclosure came as Applegate returned to the podcast after a seven-month break for health reasons, according to Variety. She co-hosts t…