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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

Business
'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run 'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run
'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run A family-run restaurant in Western Massachusetts has made the difficult decision to close after 34 years of service.  Fernandez Family Restaurant in Holyoke announced they will be officially closing their doors on Friday, July 22, the family said on Facebook.  The family thanked their loyal clientele for supporting them through "uncertain times" and said this was not an easy decision.  "This is a bittersweet time for us, as this has become our second home and to many that have walked through our doors, generation after generation," the family said. "Thank you for letting us …

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News
Boston Man Nabbed For Conspiracy To Distribute Some 5,000 Fentanyl Pills, Feds Say Boston Man Nabbed For Conspiracy To Distribute Some 5,000 Fentanyl Pills, Feds Say
Boston Man Nabbed For Conspiracy To Distribute Some 5,000 Fentanyl Pills, Feds Say A Boston man is facing at least 10 years in prison after he was arrested for allegedly helping to distribute about 5,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.   Alexis Radhames Diaz Tejeda, age 44, was first caught on video allegedly giving 30 counterfeit pills to a "confidential source" in Dorchester on March 7, the office reports. Diaz Tejeda then allegedly gave more than 1,000 pills, to the same source on June 1.  Diaz Tejeda then allegedly agreed to sell another 4,000 fentanyl pills to the source again and arranged the e…

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Police & Fire
Western Mass EMS Crews Rescue Fellow Firefighter Pinned Under Dump Truck Western Mass EMS Crews Rescue Fellow Firefighter Pinned Under Dump Truck
Western Mass EMS Crews Rescue Fellow Firefighter Pinned Under Dump Truck A group of firefighters from Western Massachusetts are being hailed for their quick efforts in saving a fellow firefighter who was trapped under a dump truck earlier this week.  Great Barrington firefighters to a report of a person underneath an overturned vehicle on Burning Tree Road in around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, the department said. Upon arrival, crews found a man in his 50s pinned under the cab of a large dump truck that was on its side.  As paramedics worked to stabilize the victim, the truck was lifted within 10 minutes and the victim was freed, the department said.  He w…

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Police & Fire
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash: Police 26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash: Police
26-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash: Police A 26-year-old woman from Gardner has died in a morning rollover crash in central Massachusetts, authorities said.  Massachusetts State Police responded to the single-vehicle crash on Route 2 in Fitchburg just before 6 a.m. on Friday, July 8, MSP said.  Upon arrival, troopers found several bystanders attempting CPR on the victim, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Their efforts, as well as efforts by State Police, were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at the scene.  No other vehicles are believed to be involved in the crash and no other injuries were reported, …

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Police & Fire
North Shore Man Caught Breaking Into Merrimack Valley Suburban Home: Police North Shore Man Caught Breaking Into Merrimack Valley Suburban Home: Police
North Shore Man Caught Breaking Into Merrimack Valley Suburban Home: Police A man from Lynn was charged with breaking and entering, among other charges, after police caught him leaving a home in Tewksbury earlier this week, authorities said. Police responded to a report of a suspicious male inside a home on Kennedy Road while the residents were away around 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, Tewksbury Police said.  Responding officers quickly surrounded the home and shortly detained the man, later identified as Robert Cherry, age 62, while he was leaving.  Officers then contacted the homeowner who said they weren't expecting guests and did not know Cherry, …

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Police & Fire
Overheated Engine Sends Smoke From Commuter Rail Train At North Station Overheated Engine Sends Smoke From Commuter Rail Train At North Station
Overheated Engine Sends Smoke From Commuter Rail Train At North Station Boston firefighters were on the scene where smoke was reportedly coming from a train at North Station, according to a Tweet from CBS Boston. This happened after 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 7. #BREAKING Firefighters on scene at North Station, where smoke is coming from a commuter rail train pic.twitter.com/ypuFd80ghg — WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) July 7, 2022 A spokesperson with the MBTA told Daily Voice there was no fire on the train and that an engine overheated, causing the smoke. Several other trains were delayed because of the incident.  Update: Rockport Line Train 113 (3:05 pm fr…

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Police & Fire
Dive Team Successfully Recovers Woman's Wedding Ring From The Charles River Dive Team Successfully Recovers Woman's Wedding Ring From The Charles River
Dive Team Successfully Recovers Woman's Wedding Ring From The Charles River Members of the Cambridge Fire Department's Dive Team and Marine Unit are being praised after successfully recovering a woman's wedding ring from the Charles River.  A woman at the Charlesgate Yacht Club informed crews that she dropped her diamond wedding ring into the river on Sunday, July 3, Lieutenant Stephen Capuccio said in a statement on Twitter.  Please see the attached note from LT. Capuccio re the quick recovery of a wedding ring in the Charles river. Thanks to the Dive Rescue Team & Marine Unit members for taking the extra public service effort. Tremendous work! pic.twitter…

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Police & Fire
Man In His Underwear Attacks Worker With Metal Broom In Neighboring Boston City Man In His Underwear Attacks Worker With Metal Broom In Neighboring Boston City
Man In His Underwear Attacks Worker With Metal Broom In Neighboring Boston City Somerville Police are investigating after a man wearing just his underwear allegedly attacked another man with a metal broom last week.  Officers responded to the assault in the area of 33 Tower Street around 3:16 a.m. on Friday, July 1, police said. Upon arrival, the male victim said he was working near a dumpster when the alleged assailant struck him in the head with the broom.  The victim described the suspect as a White male in his 60s with gray hair, glasses and wearing just his underwear, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department.&n…

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Lifestyle
Bertucci's Offering Special 80s Throwback Menu On Select Days In July Bertucci's Offering Special 80s Throwback Menu On Select Days In July
Bertucci's Offering Special 80s Throwback Menu On Select Days In July A popular restaurant chain with locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut is bringing back their food prices from the 1980s on four select days in July. Bertucci's is offering their limited Throwback Menu on July 6-7 and July 13-14, the chain said on their website. The experience is available through dine-in only. 📢Tomorrow we throw it back to the 80's📢During participating days (July 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th) visit your local Bertucci's for 80's pricing on some of your Bertucci's favorites! Click the link to learn more: https://t.co/RRVqWX74KZ pic.twitter.com/a3aJxFXtRK — Bertucci'…

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Business
Support Surges For Central Mass Firefighter Injured In Firework Accident Support Surges For Central Mass Firefighter Injured In Firework Accident
Support Surges For Central Mass Firefighter Injured In Firework Accident Walter "Wally" Shaw is known as many things to his local community in central Massachusetts.  When he is not serving with the Groton Fire Department, Wally can be found at the Harvard Fire Department, his parents' tractor shop or working as a certified pyrotechnician.   Unfortunately, Wally was involved in a serious accident while setting up a firework display in North Andover on July 3, according to a GoFundMe organized in his honor.  While putting up the display, the rack Wally was loading unexpectedly ignited. Wally was flown to a Boston hospital where he underwent several surgeries for…

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