Clerk Admits Botched Legal Advice, Judge Restores Recall Of Park Ridge BOE Member Robert Fisher
A Bergen County judge has reinstated a petition to recall Park Ridge Board of Education member Robert Fisher Jr. after it was previously rejected over a notary dispute, Daily Voice has learned.
Fisher, who joined the board in January 2023 just months after graduating high school, was the subject of a recall effort that gathered 2,141 signatures — more than the 1,864 required, according to the Bergen County Clerk’s Office.
Clerk’s Error and Judge’s Ruling
On Monday, Sept. 15, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan confirmed that Judge Peter Geiger accepted the petition, clearing the way for the reca…
MD Ranked Second-Happiest State In Nation, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Happiest States in America on Monday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 metrics of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, income growth, unemployment, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also measured how many adults feel active and productive, as well as factors like sleep, leisure time, and community support.
"In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-l…
Two Tickets Win $1.787B Powerball Jackpot: Here's Where
Two tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, splitting a $1.787 billion jackpot — the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, officials said.
The winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, and matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing. They'll split the $1.787 billion jackpot.
Nationwide, 18 tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes, with some sold locally:
The $1 million-winning tickets were sold in California (2), Colorado, Florida, Illinois (2), Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York (2), Ohio (…
Extras Needed In Cameron Diaz Netflix Movie Filming In NJ/NYC
A new Netflix feature film starring Cameron Diaz is casting before production in the New York and New Jersey area.
The movie, "Bad Day," is looking for boys and girls ages 9 to 12 to portray members of soccer teams in a tournament scene, according to a casting notice. The shoot is scheduled for Nov. 3, 4, 5, and 10 in New York City.
According to NJ Advance Media, the film also needs bicyclists 18 and up (with their own bikes) for scenes in New Jersey expected to be filmed Sept. 29 and 30, as well as Oct. 2, 3, 6, and 8. Casting directors tell the outlet that most of the film will be produce…
Cop Killers Helped Run Multi-State Car Theft Ring Out Of Camden: AG
Thirteen people were arrested and charged with running a car theft ring out of Camden that involved the shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 5.
Alex Vargas, a 27-year-old Camden resident and his brother Alexi Vargas, a 24-year-old Pennsauken resident, led a criminal enterprise which coordinated the theft of vehicles throughout New Jersey and his nearby states, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.
From July 2001 through January 2004, the Vargas brothers and their accomplices stole cars in Camden, Burlington, Somerset, Bergen,…
Covid-19 Cases 'Growing' Or 'Likely Growing' In 31 States, CDC Says
A late-summer COVID uptick is gaining momentum.
Infections are “growing” or “likely growing” in 31 states, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) said after releasing new data Tuesday, Sept. 2, even as the national share of emergency department visits for COVID remains low.
The CDC’s transmission model, based on emergency department trends through Aug. 26, estimates:
In the Northeast, trends are mixed. Connecticut is flagged as growing.
Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are likely growing.
Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode …