Maryland Preserves Another 69 Acres As Washington County Protects Rural Legacy Maryland Preserves Another 69 Acres As Washington County Protects Rural Legacy
Maryland Preserves Another 69 Acres As Washington County Protects Rural Legacy Some things aren't meant to disappear. Maryland has permanently preserved another piece of its agricultural landscape after a 69-acre farm in Washington County was protected through a state conservation program, pushing the county's total preserved farmland beyond 43,000 acres. The 69.32-acre crop farm on Park Hall Road in Rohrersville was permanently preserved through the Maryland Agricultural Resource-Based Industries Corporation's Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program, county officials announced Monday, Aug. 3, after the conservation easement was finalized late last month. The pr…
Special Needs Student Sexually Assaulted On School Bus By Aide, Bensalem Police Say Special Needs Student Sexually Assaulted On School Bus By Aide, Bensalem Police Say
Special Needs Student Sexually Assaulted On School Bus By Aide, Bensalem Police Say A school bus aide is facing felony charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old special needs student while transporting her to a summer school program, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 3. The investigation began Thursday, July 30, after the parents of a Bensalem High School student contacted Bensalem Township Police to report an incident involving their daughter that had allegedly occurred earlier that day. Detectives determined that Ali Khan, 62, of Bensalem Township, allegedly inappropriately touched the juvenile on multiple occasions while she was riding a schoo…
Back-to-School Checkups Back-to-School Checkups
Back-to-School Checkups August is the best time to start thinking about a back-to-school checkup for your child. Also known as a well-child visit, these appointments provide a thorough exam to make sure that your child is physically and emotionally ready for the classroom. What will happen during the appointment? During the appointment, the clinician will perform a physical exam which includes a vital signs check. They will review all immunizations that your child should have received, perform hearing, vision, and mental health screenings, and take a look to see if your child is reaching their developmental milest…
Future Of Mount Olive Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale Future Of Mount Olive Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale
Future Of Mount Olive Nudist Resort Revealed: Realtors Bare All After $1.35M Sale A former North Jersey nudist resort that closed in 2024 has sold — and the realtors are baring all to celebrate the deal. The 35-acre former Goodland Country Club property at 50 Drakestown Rd. in Mount Olive changed hands after being listed for $2.9 million. Last month, it closed for $1.35 million, according to Coldwell Banker Realty listing agents Jessica Craig and Michele Blinn-Barreiro.  The buyers are local entrepreneurs with plans to transform the longtime clothing-optional resort into a wellness, health, and spa retreat, Craig and Blinn-Barreiro tell Daily Voice. "We'r…
Johns Hopkins Researcher Detained By ICE At BWI Released In Texas, Returning To Maryland Johns Hopkins Researcher Detained By ICE At BWI Released In Texas, Returning To Maryland
Johns Hopkins Researcher Detained By ICE At BWI Released In Texas, Returning To Maryland She never made it onto her flight. Now, it's her coworkers making the trip. Dr.. Fatima Ameaka, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researcher detained by ICE while boarding a domestic flight at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, has been released from federal custody and is on her way back to Baltimore, loved ones say. The update came over the weekend from the organizer of a GoFundMe launched by Ameaka's coworkers just hours after her detention. "I am writing with wonderful news!" organizer Sarah F. wrote. "Fatima was released from a detention f…
Banana Ball Takes Over Maryland As Players Surprise Fans At Bowie Dunkin' Before Big Show Banana Ball Takes Over Maryland As Players Surprise Fans At Bowie Dunkin' Before Big Show
Banana Ball Takes Over Maryland As Players Surprise Fans At Bowie Dunkin' Before Big Show Baseball has never looked quite like this. Maryland got a taste of the viral phenomenon known as Banana Ball on Saturday, Aug. 1, when players from the Loco Beach Coconuts and Indianapolis Clowns traded gloves for coffee cups during a surprise stop at a Dunkin' in Bowie ahead of their sold-out showdown at Prince George's Stadium. Long before first pitch, the party had already started. Banana Ball fever hit Bowie as players surprised fans with tickets, autographs and plenty of laughs before Saturday night's game at Prince George's Stadium. Alliance Marketing Partners Players laughed…
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
Redevelopment Proposed For Vacant Office Building In Greenburgh — Here's What It Could Become Redevelopment Proposed For Vacant Office Building In Greenburgh — Here's What It Could Become
Redevelopment Proposed For Vacant Office Building In Greenburgh — Here's What It Could Become A partially vacant office building in Westchester County could be redeveloped under a proposal now under review by town officials.  The project would convert 540 White Plains Rd., near the Tarrytown border and close to the Sheraton Hotel and Stop & Shop, into a self-storage business, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Friday, July 31. The proposal was discussed during this week's Town Board work session, Feiner said. If approved, the project would require a special permit from the Town Board. Feiner described the proposal as a low-impact use, noting that self-storage f…
Meet The Man Who Helped Keep Leesburg Moving For The Past 26 Years Meet The Man Who Helped Keep Leesburg Moving For The Past 26 Years
Meet The Man Who Helped Keep Leesburg Moving For The Past 26 Years If you've driven through Leesburg over the past quarter-century, chances are OJ Jackson had something to do with it. The longtime Virginia public works leader who spent 26 years helping keep the town's streets safe, clean and moving is calling it a career. Orland "OJ" Jackson officially retired Friday, July 31, after more than two decades with the Town of Leesburg's Public Works Department, where he served as Streets Superintendent. Jackson joined the town in February 2000 as Superintendent of Streets, Buildings and Grounds before transitioning to Streets Superintendent in 2006, a role he …
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' NJSIAA For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl
Star Athlete's Dad Rips 'Vindictive' Njsiaa For Stripping Son's 4th State Title After Brawl Anthony Knox is no longer a four-time state champion in New Jersey. The wrestler saw his fourth title stripped by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association earlier this month for his involvement in a brawl last year that resulted in criminal charges. “We do not come to this conclusion lightly and understand that some may disagree with our revocation of the title won by Knox,” the NJSIAA wrote in a statement announcing its decision. “Athletics teach sportsmanship, cooperation and respect for others. Knox did not demonstrate those qualities at the tournament on Feb. 22, 2025.&…
Millions Are Watching Mendham TikToker's Breakup Millions Are Watching Mendham TikToker's Breakup
Millions Are Watching Mendham TikToker's Breakup A New Jersey influencer is turning heartbreak into a viral storyline on TikTok this month. A tearful TikTok posted by Carly Weinstein, 29, announcing the end of her relationship with Ethan Lewkowicz on Wednesday, July 8, skyrocketed video to more than 2.7 million views. Weinstein, who grew up in Mendham and founded her lifestyle website Au Courant Life while in college, said she realized something was missing as the couple began talking seriously about marriage. Weinstein said she had pictured marrying Ethan, whom she met shortly after turning 27, but called ending the relat…
Derek Anderson Named Putnam Hospital President In Expanded Role Derek Anderson Named Putnam Hospital President In Expanded Role
Derek Anderson Named Putnam Hospital President In Expanded Role Derek Anderson has been named president of Putnam Hospital in Carmel while continuing to lead Northern Westchester Hospital. Anderson has served as president of Northern Westchester Hospital since 2019. During his tenure, the hospital earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for three straight years and achieved Magnet recertification with distinction. He has also overseen major efforts including new cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology services, graduate medical education programs, and the rollout of the Epic electronic medical record system.…
SCCC Career Training Info Session Set For Aug. 13 SCCC Career Training Info Session Set For Aug. 13
Sccc Career Training Info Session Set For Aug. 13 Prospective students can explore hands-on career programs and get help starting fall enrollment during a drop-in information session at Sussex County Community College. The Career & Technical Education Information Session will be held Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the McGuire Technical Education Center, 47 Main St. in Newton, according to Sussex County Community College. The event is open to recent high school graduates, adult learners, career changers, and anyone interested in building practical, workforce-ready skills. Visitors will be able to tour SCCC’s technical education…
Johns Hopkins Researcher Detained By ICE As Coworkers Race To Bring Her Home Johns Hopkins Researcher Detained By ICE As Coworkers Race To Bring Her Home
Johns Hopkins Researcher Detained By ICE As Coworkers Race To Bring Her Home Fatima Ameaka never made it onto her flight. Instead, the Maryland research associate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health was detained by ICE agents while boarding a domestic flight on Tuesday, July 28, according to her coworkers.  Now they're doing everything they can to get her back. In less than a day, colleagues launched a GoFundMe to help pay for Ameaka's legal representation, saying they were blindsided by her detention and determined to help secure her release.  By Thursday, the campaign had raised more than $32,000 from hundreds of donors. To the…
Free Art Exhibits Bring Long Island Talent To Adelphi Free Art Exhibits Bring Long Island Talent To Adelphi
Free Art Exhibits Bring Long Island Talent To Adelphi Four free public art exhibitions are bringing Long Island artists and narrative-focused works to Adelphi University's Garden City campus this summer and fall. According to Adelphi University, the exhibits are being shown across three campus spaces and include receptions, an artist talk, and a workshop. “Beyond the Island,” curated by Lauren Skelly Bailey, is on view from Thursday, July 2, through Saturday, Sept. 12, on the second floor of Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center. The exhibit features 17 painters with Long Island ties whose work reflects summer impressions through abstraction, memor…
Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As SDNY's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As SDNY's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton
Former Mob Prosecutor Sworn In As Sdny's New Chief, Succeeds Jay Clayton The Southern District of New York has a new top federal prosecutor following the resignation of US Attorney Jay Clayton.  Jamie McDonald was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, July 29, after being appointed by Chief US District Judge Laura Taylor Swain.   McDonald succeeds Jay Clayton, who resigned earlier in the day after being confirmed by the US Senate as the nation's new Director of National Intelligence. McDonald previously served as an Assistant US Attorney in the Southern District's Criminal Division through 2017, wh…
$120M Science Building Breaks Ground At Montclair State University $120M Science Building Breaks Ground At Montclair State University
$120M Science Building Breaks Ground At Montclair State University Montclair State University has broken ground on a $120 million Interdisciplinary Science Building that is expected to open for the 2028-2029 academic year. According to Montclair State University, the 110,000-square-foot facility will include teaching and research labs for expanded chemistry, physics and interdisciplinary science programs. The building will also feature technology-driven classrooms, faculty workspaces, student lounges, huddle spaces and a large flexible event space. A $60 million capital facilities grant from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education helpe…
Mercy University Selected For Inaugural Global Innovation Sandbox Program Mercy University Selected For Inaugural Global Innovation Sandbox Program
Mercy University Selected For Inaugural Global Innovation Sandbox Program Mercy University has been selected to join the inaugural Innovation Sandbox, a 12-month peer learning program focused on new approaches in higher education. According to Mercy University, the program is convened by the Future Universities Alliance, a global learning network incubated by Duke University. The cohort includes 49 institutions from 23 countries and five continents. Participating teams will work with peers through monthly small-group sessions, milestone meetings, and the Global Summit in Durham, North Carolina. Mercy plans to bring its proposed Solutions Lab into the program. Th…
Bard Scholar Wins $50K Grant For Interactive Art Project Bard Scholar Wins $50K Grant For Interactive Art Project
Bard Scholar Wins $50K Grant For Interactive Art Project A Bard College professor has been awarded a $50,000 grant to support a large-scale interactive art project using water, sound, light, and human biorhythms. Julianne Swartz, associate professor and codirector of the studio arts program at Bard College, received the grant from the Bobby Anspach Foundation, according to Bard College. Swartz was one of two artists selected from more than 3,300 applicants for the foundation’s inaugural flagship grant. The funding will support Swartz’s project, Heart Flow Instrument, a contemplative environment designed as a deconstructed fountain that functions…
Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year
Stockton Earns Money Magazine Honor For Fifth Straight Year Stockton University has again been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America, earning four out of five stars for the fifth consecutive year. According to Stockton University, the 2026 list includes 735 schools nationwide selected from more than 2,400 institutions. Money does not use a single numerical ranking, instead assigning star ratings to colleges based on value, affordability, and measurable student outcomes. The annual rankings review 25 measures of educational quality, affordability, and alumni success, including graduation rates, tuition and fees, financial aid, studen…
Kutztown University Announces Spring 2026 Degree Recipients Kutztown University Announces Spring 2026 Degree Recipients
Kutztown University Announces Spring 2026 Degree Recipients Kutztown University has conferred degrees to more than 1,200 students for the 2026 spring semester. According to Kutztown University, the school confers degrees twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December, but students can finish graduation requirements throughout the year. The university also outlined how students qualify for honors recognition. Students graduate with honor, called cum laude, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.40. High honor, called magna cum laude, requires a 3.60 GPA. Highest honor, called summa cu…
Rider Alumnus Carlos Dortrait ’00 Named Board Chair Rider Alumnus Carlos Dortrait ’00 Named Board Chair
Rider Alumnus Carlos Dortrait ’00 Named Board Chair A Rider University graduate and healthcare executive has been elected chair of the school’s Board of Trustees. Carlos Dortrait, a member of Rider’s Class of 2000, will lead the board with vice chairs Michele Powers ’84 and Jim Bush ’80 over the next year, according to Rider University. Dortrait joined the board in 2022. In his new role, he will oversee a revised committee structure centered on the student experience, including recruitment, retention, and long-term financial sustainability. President John R. Loyack said Dortrait reflects what Rider can do for students. “Carlos exemplifies …
Griffin Health Adds Multilingual OB-GYN In Derby Griffin Health Adds Multilingual OB-GYN In Derby
Griffin Health Adds Multilingual Ob-gyn In Derby A new OB-GYN is now seeing patients at Griffin Faculty Physicians in Derby. Dr. Julien Chedid has joined the health network at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 102, Griffin Health announced. Dr. Chedid most recently served as Educational Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at BronxCare Health System in New York City, where he cared for people from many cultures and backgrounds. “I chose OB-GYN because it brings together so many parts of medicine,” Dr. Chedid said. “I get to help people through some of life's most joyful moments, like welcoming a baby, and through difficult moments that call…
Jailed Overseas For Credit Card Fraud, ICE Arrests Repeat Suspect In Downtown DC Jailed Overseas For Credit Card Fraud, ICE Arrests Repeat Suspect In Downtown DC
Jailed Overseas For Credit Card Fraud, ICE Arrests Repeat Suspect In Downtown DC He'd already served prison time overseas for credit card fraud. Federal authorities say he came to the United States anyway, overstayed his visa, and wound up accused of doing it again. A Hungarian-Romanian man wanted in Virginia on credit card fraud charges has been arrested after a weeks-long hunt that ended with ICE officers tracking him down in downtown DC. Sebastian Mihai Caraba was taken into custody by officers with ICE Washington's Fugitive Operations Team after investigators identified both him and his vehicle and followed him to a location he had been frequenting in the city, the…
5 Non-Citizens Removed From Lancaster County Voter Rolls, Cases Sent To DA 5 Non-Citizens Removed From Lancaster County Voter Rolls, Cases Sent To DA
5 Non-Citizens Removed From Lancaster County Voter Rolls, Cases Sent To DA Five people who were improperly registered to vote despite apparently not being U.S. citizens have been removed from Lancaster County's voter rolls, and some cases have been referred to the District Attorney's Office for possible prosecution, county officials announced Wednesday, July 29. The registrations were uncovered during the Lancaster County Board of Elections Office's annual voter maintenance process, which reviews inactive voters, deceased voters, and people who have moved out of the county, according to the statement. County officials said the Pennsylvania Department of State firs…
Drew Barrymore Sells Historic Harrison Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It Drew Barrymore Sells Historic Harrison Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It
Drew Barrymore Sells Historic Harrison Home For $4.5M — Just Two Years After Buying It Drew Barrymore has officially sold her historic Westchester County estate, closing on the property just four months after listing it for sale.  The actress and television host sold the 1748 Colonial mansion on Winfield Ave. in Harrison for $4.5 million on Monday, July 27, Mansion Global reported. Barrymore, 51, purchased the six-bedroom home for $4.4 million in 2024 before embarking on an extensive renovation. As Daily Voice previously reported, she listed the property in March for $4.995 million, saying the renovation had become a much larger undertaking than she originally expected.&…
'Save Ezra's Walls': Community Fights To Preserve Late Havre de Grace County Artist's Legacy 'Save Ezra's Walls': Community Fights To Preserve Late Havre de Grace County Artist's Legacy
'Save Ezra's Walls': Community Fights To Preserve Late Havre de Grace County Artist's Legacy The murals outlived Ezra Berger. Now, the community is fighting to make sure they stay that way. In Maryland, just days after the beloved Havre de Grace artist's death, residents have launched a growing campaign to preserve Berger's iconic Graw Alley murals as plans move forward for a long-planned expansion of the Harmer's Town Art Center. The effort, led by community member George Wagner, calls on the Harmer's Town Board of Directors, Havre de Grace City Council and local leaders to explore ways to save the mural walls rather than see them demolished as part of the project's next phase. "…
Behavioral Health Services Fairs Set For Aug. 13, Aug. 20 Behavioral Health Services Fairs Set For Aug. 13, Aug. 20
Behavioral Health Services Fairs Set For Aug. 13, Aug. 20 Behavioral Health Services Community Health & Wellness Fairs are set for two Thursdays in August, in Yonkers and White Plains. According to St. John’s Riverside Hospital, the first fair will be held Thursday, Aug. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Riverside Hospital ParkCare Pavilion, 2 Park Ave. in Yonkers. The fairs will feature informational tables, health screenings, confidential treatment consultations, guided meditation, giveaways and more. The second fair is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20, also from noon to 4 p.m. at Greenburgh Addiction Treatment Services, 30 Manhattan Ave…
SCOTUSblog Founder From Chevy Chase Who Argued 40+ Supreme Court Cases Sentenced In Fraud Case SCOTUSblog Founder From Chevy Chase Who Argued 40+ Supreme Court Cases Sentenced In Fraud Case
SCOTUSblog Founder From Chevy Chase Who Argued 40+ Supreme Court Cases Sentenced In Fraud Case He spent years arguing before the nation's highest court. Now, the man who helped build one of its most influential news websites is headed to federal prison. Thomas C. Goldstein, 56, of Chevy Chase, was sentenced on Friday, July 24, after a federal jury convicted the prominent appellate attorney and SCOTUSblog co-founder in a yearslong tax evasion and mortgage fraud scheme tied to millions of dollars in high-stakes gambling. For years, Goldstein built a national reputation arguing more than 40 cases before the US Supreme Court while running the boutique law firm Goldstein & Russell, P…
Baltimore Family Torn Apart After Father Of Four Is Detained By ICE On Way To Work Baltimore Family Torn Apart After Father Of Four Is Detained By ICE On Way To Work
Baltimore Family Torn Apart After Father Of Four Is Detained By ICE On Way To Work One trip to work changed everything. A Maryland family is scrambling to keep its life together after a Baltimore father was detained by ICE during his morning commute, leaving behind a wife, four children, and the family's only steady source of income. According to a GoFundMe organized by his eldest daughter, Segundo Quizhpi Quizhpi was detained on Saturday, July 11, while on his way to work in Baltimore.  Hours later, at 3 a.m. the following morning, his wife learned he had been taken to the ICE detention center in Farmville, Virginia, roughly four hours from the family's home. Sinc…
Virginia Councilman Encouraged AI Child Sex Abuse Images, Traded Pics Of Himself: DOJ Virginia Councilman Encouraged AI Child Sex Abuse Images, Traded Pics Of Himself: DOJ
Virginia Councilman Encouraged AI Child Sex Abuse Images, Traded Pics Of Himself: DOJ A Virginia town councilman is accused of encouraging others online to create AI-generated images of children being sexually abused, federal authorities announced. Steven Wayne Erickson, 48, of Pulaski, was arrested on Thursday, July 23, on federal charges of receiving and distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia. Pulaski has served on the Pulaski Town Council since 2024, WDBJ reports. His image remained on the town's website as of Monday, July 27. The FBI investigation began after agents received a cyber tip involvi…