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Cecilia Levine

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VA Pro Soccer Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans Kalil ElMedkhar might be grieving the loss of his mom to cancer, but he's got a whole team of support. The 23-year-old Loudoun United FC midfielder, who was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, lost his mom, 65-year-old Helena Schroyer, after a cancer battle on June 27, as reported by Delaware Online. In addition to a GoFundMe campaign for the American Cancer Society, launched in Helena's memory by supporters of Loudoun United, proceeds from bids on the team's match against Sacramento Republic on Aug. 19 will go toward fighting cancer. A Delaware resident with roots in Philadelphia, Helena…

by Cecilia Levine

08/08/2023

Police & Fire

Trio Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned By Loved Ones Condolences were pouring in Tuesday, Aug. 8 for the three victims killed in last weekend's crash on the Garden State Parkway. Sabrina Kontos, 24, of Ocean Grove, Dion Bullock, 27, of Asbury Park, and Omar Williams, 28, of Eatontown, all died in the 9:50 p.m. accident in Port Republic (Atlantic County) Sunday, Aug. 6, New Jersey State Police said. The car, driven by Kontos, struck the rear of a Toyota then left the southbound lanes of the highway and struck a tree near milepost 44.6, police said. A GoFundMe campaign for Williams' family had raised nearly $1,000 as of Wednesday, Aug. 9. The…

by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine

08/08/2023

News

Thousands Without Power Day After Storm — And It Could Be 12+ Hours Before It's Fully Restored Thousands of DC area residents were without power Tuesday, Aug. 8, following last night's storm. And it could take nearly a day before power is fully restored, reports say. Terrifying video captured in Westminster, MD shows drivers trapped in cars as utility poles come crashing down on Route 140 Monday evening, Aug. 7. Citing Baltimore Gas and Electric CEO Carim Khouzami, BGE was working to repair 120K outages Tuesday, Aug. 8. Most were expected to have power back by the evening, but some might have to wait until Wednesday. BGE did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment …

by Cecilia Levine

08/08/2023

Police & Fire

American Dream: Immigrant Chef Expands Popular Cuban Bar, Restaurant With Arlington Location A popular Cuban bar and restaurant founded by a chef with roots in the Dominican Republic is coming to Arlington. Colada Shop will open on N. Edgewood Street in Clarendon early next year, a spokesperson tells Daily Voice. Colada ShopColada Shop Daniella Senior Alvarez founded her restaurant in 2016, in hopes of sharing the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with Washington DC residents, according to the Colada Shop website. Having run a catering business in the DR since 13 years old, Senior Alvarez went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America. "As an immigrant, I am proud …

by Cecilia Levine

08/08/2023

News

Arlington's Sandra Bullock Loses Life Partner Bryan Randall After ALS Battle: Report Bryan Randall, the longtime boyfriend of Arlington native Sandra Bullock, has died after a private battle with ALS, PEOPLE reports. Randall, 57, a photographer, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 5, his family said in a statement to the outlet. He apparently met 59-year-old Bullock while photographing her son's birthday in 2015. Bullock was raised in Arlington, having been a cheerleader and in theater productions at Washington-Lee High School. On an episode of "Red Table Talk" with Jada Pinkett-Smith, Bullock called Randall the love of her life. "I don't need a paper to be a devoted …

by Cecilia Levine

08/07/2023

Police & Fire

'We Gotta Save Them!' Skin Care Exec Details Rescue Of 4 Jersey Shore Boaters (Video) Joe Cabasso was minutes into his fishing trip at the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Aug. 6 when he heard yelling. "I had just put the rods in the water," the Long Branch dad tells Daily Voice. "A couple hundred feet away, I see guys screaming on a boat, and waving." The back of their boat was going under — fast (scroll for video). Cabasso was on his family's vessel, Gemini with eight other relatives in Sea Girt Reef. He yelled to his captain, Chris Davidson: "We gotta save them." And so, the Gemini — which was about three miles from the Manasquan Inlet — made its way over to the four boaters, a…

by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine

08/07/2023

Business

America's First Chocolate Caviar Wall Is In Newly-Opened Store At Westfield Garden State Plaza Patrons at the Westfield Garden State Plaza will soon be able to get a taste of premium Italian chocolate. Venchi, founded in Turin in 1878, has brought a ChocoGelateria to the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. The store opened in July. Venchi has opened at the Westfield Garden State Plaza.tk This is Venchi's second location in New Jersey, the second being at the Short Hills Mall. The world-famous chocolatier was recently featured in an article on Bon Appetite by Lauren Corona, aptly titled, "These Italian Chocolates Are Basically Solid Nutella." Um, sold? Venchi's Paramus loc…

by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine

08/07/2023

Police & Fire

Virginia Man Stabbed Maryland Victim Then Chased Him Until He Died: Police A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a Maryland man in Northern Virginia over the weekend. Heriberto Valdez, of Woodbridge, fatally stabbed Jesser Edwardo Marroquin Cordon, 33, during an argument on Saturday, Aug. 5 in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said. Valdez and Cordon, who police identified as acquaintances, were arguing at a home on the 800 block of Fulton Place in Woodbridge around 10:25 p.m. Saturday, authorities said. Valdez stabbed Cordon, then chased him into the backyard, where Cordon collapsed. Cordon was pronounced d…

by Cecilia Levine

08/07/2023

News

'I'd Never Do Anything To Her': Rachel Morin's BF Proclaims Innocence After Cops Find Her Body On Aug. 1, Rachel Morin and Richard Tobin announced on Facebook that they were a couple. Two days later, they shared photos of each other embracing on a hike and in a car together. Rachel said they were some of her favorites. Rachel, 37, went missing on Saturday, Aug. 5 while going for a hike on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air (Harford County), MD, and was found dead the following day. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. Richard was the one to report Rachel missing Saturday evening, and as complete strangers have taken their speculations to the comment section of Facebook, Richar…

by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine

08/07/2023

News

Beyonce Fans Slam FedEx Field After Chaotic Shelter In Place (Videos) Things got HEATED at FedEx Field on Sunday, Aug. 6, show as lightning delayed Beyonce's show. Chaos ensued at the Landover, MD stadium, with Beyonce fans clamoring amid a shelter in place due to storm activity. Beyoncé last night was a movie! FedEx Field is trash though. — Tony V (@_Justifyed) August 7, 2023 Due to lightning in the area, we are currently under a shelter in place order.Fans outside of gates and in the parking lots are asked to return to their cars.All fans inside of the stadium are asked to shelter in place under covered concourse areas and ramps until further… — FedE…

by Cecilia Levine

08/07/2023

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