Maryland To Finally Have A State Park In Every County With New Eastern Shore Addition Maryland To Finally Have A State Park In Every County With New Eastern Shore Addition
Maryland To Finally Have A State Park In Every County With New Eastern Shore Addition A piece of Maryland history is about to become part of its future. State officials on Tuesday unveiled Wetipquin Creek State Park, a 445-acre preserve on the Eastern Shore that will become Wicomico County's first-ever state park, marking the first time every Maryland county will have at least one state park. The new park, now in the planning stages, sits along Wetipquin Creek near the Nanticoke River and features more than 400 acres of marsh, forest, and shoreline, along with the historic Long Hill plantation house, which dates to the mid-1700s. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources…
8 WMCHealth Hospitals Unified Under A Single License 8 WMCHealth Hospitals Unified Under A Single License
8 Wmchealth Hospitals Unified Under A Single License Westchester Medical Center Health Network has completed a hospital integration that brings eight hospitals under a single hospital license as it moves to operate as a more connected health system. According to Westchester Medical Center Health Network, the change is meant to help doctors, nurses and care teams share information more easily, coordinate care faster and support patients who need advanced services across the network. The network said patients will still receive care from the same physicians and caregivers at the same local hospitals. Employee pay, benefits, seniority and day-to…
Phelps Hospital First In Westchester To Offer Vivistim Procedure For Stroke Recovery Phelps Hospital First In Westchester To Offer Vivistim Procedure For Stroke Recovery
Phelps Hospital First In Westchester To Offer Vivistim Procedure For Stroke Recovery Phelps Hospital is now offering a new stroke rehabilitation option aimed at helping chronic stroke survivors regain arm and hand function. The hospital is the first in Westchester County to offer the FDA-approved Vivistim Paired VNS System, according to Northwell Health. The implantable device, similar to a pacemaker, is placed in the upper chest and neck. It sends mild electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve while patients complete targeted rehabilitation exercises. The therapy is designed for chronic ischemic stroke survivors whose progress has stalled after traditional therapy. Candid…
Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors
Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors Yale New Haven Health hospitals have earned national recognition for stroke and resuscitation care from the American Heart Association. Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Yale New Haven hospitals were honored through the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke and Get With The Guidelines – Resuscitation programs. Westerly Hospital was also included in the health system’s list of honorees. According to Yale New Haven Health, the recognitions reflect the hospitals’ work to meet national standards and improve outcomes for patients experiencing strokes and cardiac emergencies. YNHHS recog…
Drew Empty Nester Semester Announces Fall 2026 Programming Drew Empty Nester Semester Announces Fall 2026 Programming
Drew Empty Nester Semester Announces Fall 2026 Programming Drew University has announced fall 2026 programming for its Empty Nester Semester, with short on-campus classes and events aimed at learners entering a new chapter of life. According to Drew University, the fall Drew Empty Nester Semester starts Sept. 17 and runs through early December. The program launched in spring 2026, and it's a 10-week on-campus series for people experiencing changes such as children leaving home, a career transition, more personal time, or a search for new learning and enrichment opportunities. Fall 2026 Drew Empty Nester Semester events include social med…
162 Future Doctors Join Hackensack Meridian School Of Medicine 162 Future Doctors Join Hackensack Meridian School Of Medicine
162 Future Doctors Join Hackensack Meridian School Of Medicine Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine welcomed 162 new medical students during its White Coat Ceremony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The ceremony, held Wednesday, July 15, marked the start of the 2026 Cohort’s path toward medical degrees, either through a four-year program or an accelerated three-year track. According to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, the incoming class was selected from nearly 6,500 applicants. Nearly two-thirds of the new students, 65.6 percent, are New Jersey residents. Members of the cohort also speak 27 languages in addition to English.…
Newton Adult Education Grads Win Only 2 NJALL Scholarships In NJ Newton Adult Education Grads Win Only 2 NJALL Scholarships In NJ
Newton Adult Education Grads Win Only 2 Njall Scholarships In NJ Two Sussex County Community College adult education graduates have earned the only two New Jersey Association for Lifelong Learning (NJALL) scholarships awarded statewide this year. Jairo “Jay” Hernandes and Elisangela “Lisa” Silva, both graduates of SCCC’s High School Equivalency (HSE) Program, were selected for the awards, according to Sussex County Community College. Hernandes is now enrolled at SCCC and serves as a Student Ambassador. Silva will begin the college’s Culinary Arts program in September. NJALL awards just two scholarships each year to graduates of New Jersey adult educatio…
Adelphi University Named Among Money’s Best Colleges In America Adelphi University Named Among Money’s Best Colleges In America
Adelphi University Named Among Money’s Best Colleges In America Adelphi University has been named one of Money’s 735 Best Colleges in America for 2026. According to Adelphi University, the school was included among top-ranked universities nationwide, with the recognition highlighting its private education value, low student debt, and career outcomes. The annual list reviews more than 700 four-year institutions across the United States. Money evaluates schools using three major categories: quality of education, affordability, and student outcomes. Quality of education accounts for 30 percent of the review, affordability makes up 40 percent, and student …
Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure
Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure Maryland found itself at the center of President Donald Trump's primetime address on election security. During a nationally televised speech on Thursday night, July 16, Trump announced the release of declassified intelligence records that he said showed voter registration rolls in at least 18 states had been "compromised" by the People's Republic of China.  Maryland was among the states identified by name in a White House document released ahead of the address. The document states that more than 200 million voter records were compromised by China and says Trump is alerting congression…
Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital
Nemer Motor Group Donates Nearly $50K Van To Saratoga Hospital A new cargo van donated by Nemer Motor Group will help Saratoga Hospital’s Engineering team respond to maintenance and repair needs across the hospital’s regional network. According to Saratoga Hospital, the 2026 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van is valued at approximately $49,915. The vehicle will be used to transport tools, equipment, and supplies to off-site and ambulatory care locations throughout the region. The donation strengthens the hospital’s operational fleet and supports the Engineering team’s work across the organization, Saratoga Hospital said in its announcement. “We are proud to sup…
Spacious Ranch On 'Sought-After Cul-De-Sac' In Rye Brook Hits Market For $1.249M Spacious Ranch On 'Sought-After Cul-De-Sac' In Rye Brook Hits Market For $1.249M
Spacious Ranch On 'Sought-After Cul-De-Sac' In Rye Brook Hits Market For $1.249M A light-filled ranch tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in a sought-after Westchester County community is now on the market with a $1.249 million asking price. Located at 6 Greenhouse Circle in Rye Brook, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is now listed by the Kori Sassower Team at Compass for $1,249,000.  According to the listing, the home is set back from the street and welcomes visitors with a bluestone walkway leading to a bright interior, which the listing said is designed for both everyday living and entertaining.  The main level features a large living room centered …
Steelton Mayor Ciera Dent Resigns Less Than A Year Into Second Term Steelton Mayor Ciera Dent Resigns Less Than A Year Into Second Term
Steelton Mayor Ciera Dent Resigns Less Than A Year Into Second Term A Pennsylvania mayor announced she is stepping down less than a year after winning reelection, saying the decision came after "much prayer, reflection, and careful consideration." Steelton Mayor Ciera Dent announced Friday, July 17, that she will resign effective Monday, Aug. 17, according to a message she shared with borough residents. Dent, 39, did not give a specific reason for her resignation. "This decision has not come easy for me," Dent wrote. "Steelton has been my home since I was eleven years old. It has continued to be home for me and my children. It has been one of the highest h…