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David Cifarelli

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Born and raised in North Haven, Connecticut, David was always fascinated with the concept of writing for a large publication and telling other people’s stories.

He decided to pursue that fascination after high school by attending Assumption College (now University) in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in English/Writing & Mass Communications.

David decided to continue his passion by obtaining a master’s degree in Journalism from Emerson College in 2020. Afterwards, he worked at WBZ NewsRadio in Boston as a digital and broadcast writer covering a wide array of stories.

Now, David is looking to continue his journalistic passions by giving others a platform to share their stories with a larger audience. He predominately covers Daily Voice's counties in the Greater Boston Area: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex and Norfolk.

David Cifarelli's Contributions

Schools

'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns Multiple Massachusetts schools have been forced into lockdowns because of fake gun and bomb threats, otherwise known as "swatting" incidents, over the past four days. "Swatting" is defined as "the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address," according to Oxford Language. These incidents have seen an uptick across the Commonwealth in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Michigan State University on Monday, Feb. 13 in which three students perished. T…

by David Cifarelli

02/14/2023

Events

It's Not A UFO – It's SpaceX's Satellites You Will See In Boston's Night Sky If you see a bright light in the sky the next few nights, don't be alarmed! After a Falcon 9 launch this weekend, SpaceX's Starlink satellites are expected to pass over Southern New England in the coming nights. People in the Boston area can expect to see a bright trail in the sky around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, and 7 p.m. on Thursday, according to WBZ Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff. HEADS UP: @SpaceX Starlink #69 constellation will pass over southern New England with a bright trail in the sky. For Boston, tonight's pass will be around 6:30p from west to east. It's a…

by David Cifarelli

02/14/2023

Police & Fire

Double Boston Shooting Claims Man's Life, Sends Other To Hospital: Police One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a double shooting in Boston, authorities said. Police responded to a call for two people shot in the area of 21 Dewey Street in Dorchester around 8:10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, according to Boston Police. Upon arrival, officers found tow adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were taken to local hospitals where one was pronounced dead. The other remains in critical condition, police said. So far, no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bosto…

by David Cifarelli

02/14/2023

Business

Iconic CT Seafood Eatery Reveals Closing Date After Nearly 30 Years In Business An iconic seafood restaurant in Connecticut has officially announced its closing date after being in business for almost 30 years. Chowder Pot of Hartford will be closing for good on Saturday, March 25, the restaurant said in a Facebook post on Monday, Feb. 13. This comes after the owners originally revealed that Chowder Pot would be closing on Tuesday, Jan. 3. "It has been bittersweet since announcing our closing," the Chowder Pot wrote on Facebook. "While it has been a good run at this location it is time to say goodbye and look to do something different." UPDATE TO ANNOUNCEMENT …

by David Cifarelli

02/14/2023

Police & Fire

Man Struck, Killed By Commuter Rail Train Between Wellesley, Natick: DA A man has died after he was was struck and killed by a Commuter Rail train on the Wellesley/Natick line, the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office reports. Emergency crews responded to the train tracks along East Central Street, between Wellesley Square and Natick Center, just after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, the DA's Office said. Upon arrival, the man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial investigation suggests the man was hit by an outbound train from South Station to Framingham, the DA's Office said. Wellesley Police said the incident impacted all rail traffic …

by David Cifarelli

02/13/2023

Police & Fire

Man Who Stole Cash From Players At Watertown Hockey Rink Wanted By Police UPDATE: Watertown Police have identified the suspect involved in this investigation. Watertown Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole money from people at a local hockey rink. Police said the man stole an undisclosed amount of cash from players by going into a locker room at the John A. Ryan Skating Arena in Watertown around 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5. ***ID Needed*** The Watertown Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured... Posted by Watertown Police Department on Monday, February 13, 2023…

by David Cifarelli

02/13/2023

News

Deadly Stabbing In Boston Sparked By Boyfriend's 'Explicit Photos': Report A 16-year-old girl is accused of stabbing a 21-year-old woman to death and seriously injuring a 17-year-old girl after her boyfriend allegedly sent both victims explicit photos, reports said. Wilmary Mejia appeared in West Roxbury Municipal Court on charges of murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection to the stabbing that happened in Boston over the weekend, Boston25 reports. Prosecutors allege the altercation happened after Mejia's boyfriend sent explicit photos to both women, the outlet continued. Mejia allegedly took a bus was was "determined to fight" the ot…

by David Cifarelli

02/13/2023

Police & Fire

Blaze At Brockton Triple-Decker That Injured 7 Caused By Candle: Officials A three-alarm fire at a Brockton triple-decker that sent seven people to the hospital, including a teenager who was in critical condition, started accidentally with a candle, fire officials said. Brockton Fire responded to the fire at 25 Central Square in Brockton just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, according to the Department of Fire Services (DFS). Upon arrival, officers found heavy fire on the second and third floors of the home, with people hanging out of the windows. BEMA on scene of a 3rd alarm house fire at #25 Central Square. Heavy fire has been knocked down, several rescu…

by David Cifarelli

02/13/2023

Neighbors

Family Of Tyler Lawrence Looking To Establish Children's Foundation In His Honor The family of a 13-year-old boy who was killed in a Boston shooting last month is looking for donations to establish a children's foundation in his honor, according to an online fundraiser. The grandparents of Tyler Lawrence, who was fatally shot while walking to their Mattapan home on Sunday, Jan. 29, started a GoFundMe campaign to help honor their grandson's legacy. "We are seeking justice for Tyler and we will honor his important and valuable life for the rest of ours," the campaign reads. "We hope to honor his memory by serving our community, providing opportunities to other children …

by David Cifarelli

02/13/2023

Police & Fire

Found: 11-Year-Old Boston Boy Who Ran Away From Home, Police Say UPDATE: Boston Police report that Elshon Zahir Thomas has been located. Boston Police are looking for a missing boy who ran away from home over the weekend. Elshon Zahir Thomas, age 11, of Lower Roxbury, was last seen leaving his home in the area of Ditmus Court in Lower Roxbury on Sunday night, Feb. 12, Boston Police report. Elshon is described as a Black male, between 4’5”-4’8," and weighing 85 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black or navy sweatshirt, light colored sweatpants and black sneakers, police said. BPD Missing Person Alert: 11-Year-Old Elshon Zahir Thomas of Lower Ro…

by David Cifarelli

02/13/2023

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