Tributes, Memories Pour In For DC Legend Ms. Virginia McLaurin, 113 Tributes, Memories Pour In For DC Legend Ms. Virginia McLaurin, 113
Tributes, Memories Pour In For DC Legend Ms. Virginia McLaurin, 113 Ms. Virginia McLaurin, who made headlines in 2016 when a video of her spontaneously dancing with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during a visit to the White House went viral, has died. She was 113. The longtime Washington DC resident had been under hospice care for a few days before passing the morning of Monday, Nov. 14, her loved ones wrote on her official Facebook page. With heavy hearts we share that Ms. Virginia McLaurin passed away this morning (11/14/2022). She had been under hospice... Posted by Virginia McLaurin's Page on Monday, November 14, 2022 "She liv…
Beloved Son, Big Brother Remembered For 'Spreading Infectious Love, Happiness' In Maryland Beloved Son, Big Brother Remembered For 'Spreading Infectious Love, Happiness' In Maryland
Beloved Son, Big Brother Remembered For 'Spreading Infectious Love, Happiness' In Maryland The family of a man killed in a horrific murder-suicide in Maryland over the weekend is remembering him for spreading his "infectious love" in a GoFundMe campaign launched in his memory. Jovon Watson, 23, was killed on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 4, in a La Plata home in the 3000 block of Wildflower Drive, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Andre Sales, 28, killed Watson, along with Sara Mann, 21, her brother, Kai Mann, 18, their mother, Sommaly "Sunny" Mann, 48, as well as himself on that tragic day. People across the world are mourning the loss of Jovon, who "spread love and happin…
Man Shot, Killed By Officers In West Baltimore ID'd As 'No Shoot Zone' Activist Tyree Moorehead Man Shot, Killed By Officers In West Baltimore ID'd As 'No Shoot Zone' Activist Tyree Moorehead
Man Shot, Killed By Officers In West Baltimore ID'd As 'No Shoot Zone' Activist Tyree Moorehead A man who was killed by police while attacking a woman in a Baltimore intersection was widely known for his campaign against gun violence, according to multiple reports.  Baltimore residents took to social media to speak about the death of Tyree Moorehead, 46, who was known to many as "Mr. No Shoot Zone". Moorehead was known to spray-paint the phrase "No Shoot Zone" at the scenes of shootings across the city, the reports continue. In a video posted to social media before the shooting on Sunday, Nov. 6, Moorehead said that "the real God" had given him instructions and that there were fo…
Union Mourns On-Duty Death Of Firefighter Who Suffered Medical Emergency In Maryland Union Mourns On-Duty Death Of Firefighter Who Suffered Medical Emergency In Maryland
Union Mourns On-Duty Death Of Firefighter Who Suffered Medical Emergency In Maryland A paramedic and firefighter in Baltimore who suffered a medical emergency while on the job last month died over the weekend, officials announced. Juan Wilson, 34, an 11-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department died on Sunday, Oct. 30 after he suffered an undisclosed medical emergency at approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 while tending to a patient. According to the Baltimore Firefighters Union, on the day of the incident, firefighters immediately began to take care of the initial patient, as well as Wilson, who was transported to the University of Maryland Medical Center i…
18-Year-Old Will Donate Organs Following Deadly Strike By Maryland Driver In PA 18-Year-Old Will Donate Organs Following Deadly Strike By Maryland Driver In PA
18-Year-Old Will Donate Organs Following Deadly Strike By Maryland Driver In PA A community had been rallying for York County teen Dylan Flickinger after he was struck by a Maryland driver and seriously hurt, but on Thursday, Oct. 27, he was pronounced deceased by the York County coroner's office, as stated in a release on Friday, Oct. 28. The 18-year-old Hanover resident was hit by a 2008 Pontiac G6, that was driven by Kevin Shaeffer, of Westminster, Maryland, who remained on the scene at the 1000 block of Carlisle Street in Hanover, on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9:11 p.m., according to area police.  Flickinger was flown to York Hospital with serious inj…
NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35 NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35
NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35 A New Jersey native, Rutgers alumnus, and influential Washington Post editor died Monday, Oct 24 after a battle with gastric cancer, the newspaper wrote in her obituary. Neema Roshania Patel was 35, and most recently worked as the Post's editor for next-generation audience development, according to her LinkedIn profile. Born in Maplewood, Patel worked on her high school newspaper before graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in economics and journalism in 2009, her former colleagues wrote. She joined the Post in 2016, first as a digital editor before being named d…
Teen BF, GF Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Teen BF, GF Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash
Teen BF, GF Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash A 19-year-old man and his 18-year-old girlfriend were killed while two other people including a juvenile were seriously hurt in a crash over the weekend in Pasadena, according to police and the victims' loved ones. Ronald Bees IV was behind the wheel of a 2008 Ford Focus heading east on Mountain Road when it crossed over the double-yellow line and struck a westbound 2018 Jeep Wrangler head on d 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, authorities in Anne Arundel County said. Bees and his passenger, Alissia Hedrick, were pronounced dead at the scene. The backseat passenger of the Ford was taken to a hosp…
Former Maryland HS Football Standout, Penn State LB Bani Gbadyu Dies From Pancreatic Cancer Former Maryland HS Football Standout, Penn State LB Bani Gbadyu Dies From Pancreatic Cancer
Former Maryland HS Football Standout, Penn State LB Bani Gbadyu Dies From Pancreatic Cancer Former Maryland high school football standout and Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 34. Friends and family of Gbadyu announced on Saturday, Oct. 22 that he died due to complications from cancer, leaving behind three young children and his wife, Molly. The terminal cancer diagnosis was delivered last month during a doctor’s visit, according to the York Daily Record. Former Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu is in the hospital. If you're able to lend a hand, here's a GoFundMe. https://t.co/6NR2KYRdAl — Roar Lions Roar (@RLRblog)…
Nearly $100k Raised After Baltimore Dad Suffers Aneurysm, Leaves Behind Pregnant Wife, 2 Kids Nearly $100k Raised After Baltimore Dad Suffers Aneurysm, Leaves Behind Pregnant Wife, 2 Kids
Nearly $100k Raised After Baltimore Dad Suffers Aneurysm, Leaves Behind Pregnant Wife, 2 Kids Nearly $100,000 has been raised after a beloved father and husband from Baltimore unexpectedly died from a ruptured aneurysm earlier this month, according to a GoFundMe created in his honor. Nels Schumacher suffered a ruptured aneurysm, sending him to the hospital in critical condition on Thursday, Oct. 6, where he fought for his life for nearly a week before his tragic passing on Wednesday, Oct. 12, the fundraiser continues. Shortly after the rupture, a fundraiser was created in order to help support Schumacher's pregnant wife, who is a doctoral student at the University of Maryland School…
Anne Arundel Firefighter Wayne Brown Dies Anne Arundel Firefighter Wayne Brown Dies
Anne Arundel Firefighter Wayne Brown Dies The Anne Arundel Fire Department is mourning the loss of a brother in red. Firefighter III L. Wayne Brown died Sunday, Oct. 16, Chief Trisha L. Wolford said. The cause of death was not announced. #brownstrong968 and #1818Strong. Please send your prayers for our families who need it in these tough times. Posted by Anne Arundel County Firefighters' Emerald Society on Saturday, October 15, 2022 Brown served on the force for 21 years and was most recently assigned to Station 5, Waugh Chapel, as the apparatus driver on B shift.  "He was a mentor to many and an inspiration to all who had th…
Baltimore Boy Dies At 12 Years Old Baltimore Boy Dies At 12 Years Old
Baltimore Boy Dies At 12 Years Old Support was surging for two Baltimore parents following the loss of their 12-year-old son. Jaheim Tibbs died in his sleep with his favorite blanket late last week, his mom Felicia Burns Tibbs said on social media. A cause of death was not immediately known. More than $9,900 had been raised for the Tibbs family on a GoFundMe as of Sunday, Oct. 16. Jaheim's former teacher Kelly Brown shared the fundraiser on her Facebook page, remembering him for his kindness. "I am devastated to lose Jaheim," she writes. "The sweetest, kindest, best kid and big brother. "We loved talking about his doggies…
Baltimore Toddler Dies After Brave Cancer Battle Baltimore Toddler Dies After Brave Cancer Battle
Baltimore Toddler Dies After Brave Cancer Battle A Maryland toddler who just celebrated a birthday has died after a battling cancer nearly her entire life, officials announce. Little Amani passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4, two months after her 4th birthday, after being diagnosed with Clear Cell Carcinoma at 2 years old, according to a Facebook post made on her behalf. "We thank everyone for all of your prayers, well wishes, visits and overall support during this time", states her parents. "While she may not have won the fight, her bravery will help the next person to hopefully kick Kidney Cancer Azz a little bit further. We pray for the fu…