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Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings
Graduate programs across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the nation, according to a new report.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings on Tuesday, April 7. The list evaluates programs in several fields, including business, law, medicine, engineering, education, and nursing.
The media outlet said it compared grad programs based on factors like research performance and career outcomes.
"We know a graduate degree is a major commitment," said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. "That is why we are dedica…
Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’
Turning Point USA is turning to Erika Kirk.
The widow of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been unanimously elected CEO and chair of the board as the organization vows to carry on his work.
TPUSA is a US nonprofit that advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses. Its affiliates include Turning Point Endowment, Turning Point Action, and TPUSA Faith.
In a letter dated Wednesday, Sept. 17, the board wrote, “It is our great pride to announce Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board for Turning Point USA.”
The statement added,…
Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd
Three people, including a 6-year-old child, were struck when a driver plowed through Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival, now the driver responsible has been identified and details have released in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
The incident happened after 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when a woman in a red minivan went around barricades and parked cars, driving into the crowd on South Front Street near South Street, police said.
Elizabeth Ann Bohrer's red minivan struck three people: a 6-year-old boy, a woman in a wheelchair, and a man working for the city’s traffic eng…
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies
Actress Danielle Spencer, best known for her role as younger sister Dee Thomas on the popular show "What's Happening!!", passed away in Virginia following a lengthy battle with cancer, her loved ones confirm.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Spencer starred on the ABC program as the precocious Thomas for several years until the show was cancelled in 1979.
She died at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond on Monday, Aug. 11, at the age of 60, her family confirmed..
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Watch: Video Shows Spear-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Howard County Cop, AG Releases Footage
Video of a deadly officer-involved shooting involving a spear-wielding man in Maryland has been released by the Attorney General's Office.
Micah Booker, 23, of Columbia, was armed with a large spear when he was fatally shot by an officer in Howard County after allegedly stabbing a family member and refusing to drop the weapon, investigators say.
The shooting was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, on Wilbur Court.
In the newly released video, Booker can be seen unexpectedly sprinting toward Howard County Police Officer Michael McKee, who fired one shot, striking him in the…
‘He Wanted A Boy’: Husband Who Murdered Pregnant Wife, Attacked 2 Daughters In NY Gets Decades
A New York man who admitted to brutally stabbing his pregnant wife to death and severely injuring their two young daughters will spend the next three decades behind bars.
Drew Garnier, 33, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in Delaware County Court on Tuesday, May 13, for the death of his 29-year-old wife Samantha.
The September 4, 2024, attack occurred inside the family’s home on Houck Road in Masonville. Garnier repeatedly stabbed Samantha and the children, according to prosecutors. Samantha died while the two young girls, though gravely injured, survived the attack.
While reading his …
Teen Boy, Dad Both Dead, Siblings Seriously Hurt In Maryland Crash
A 14-year-old boy and his father are both dead following a horrific crash in Maryland.
Cameron Lingenfelter passed away on April 17, three days after the Route 22 accident in Aberdeen that killed his father, 33-year-old Tyler Lingenfelter, of Havre de Grace, according to his obituary on the Zellman Funeral Home website.
Meanwhile, as of Monday, April 21, more than $51,000 has been raised to support the family on a GoFundMe campaign launched by Destiny Wright.
The crash happened around 10 a.m. on Monday, April 14, on Churchville Road (Route 22) west of N. Stepney Road, Maryland State Police…
Driver Ejected, Killed In Rollover Southern Maryland Crash: Sheriff
A violent crash in Lexington Park left a 59-year-old woman dead after she was ejected from her vehicle when it overturned, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, near the Crossroads Apartments on Great Mills Road, when a 2015 Nissan Armada slammed into the back of a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, authorities said.
Zykera Sharnae Shubrooks-Nunley, 20, was behind the wheel of the Nissan when she struck the Chevrolet, operated by Kathy Mae Davis, 59, investigators said.Both drivers are from Lexington Park.
The impact sent Davis’s ve…
Sudden Death Of Bowie State Grad Amani Miles, 23, Spreads Sadness
The unexpected death of a vibrant 23-year-old Bowie State University graduate has left the community "heartbroken and shocked," according to family.
Amani Miles, born in Silver Spring, had her entire life ahead of her before her death on Monday, Jan. 20, leaving her family and loved ones reeling after her graduation in 2024 from the Prince George's County school.
"(She) had a bright future ahead of her, with dreams of furthering her education and pouring her talents into Graphic Design, Business, and Travel," Diala Miles said.
"For anyone that knew her she was a vibrant, bubbly, and an al…
Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27
A Maryland community is in mourning after the sudden loss of 27-year-old Dominic Michael Valenti, a vibrant soul remembered for his compassion, courage, and love of life.
Valenti, born in New Mexico on June 5, 1997, passed away on New Year's Day, leaving behind a loving family who remembered the Frederick High School graduate as "a beloved son, brother, and friend."
"(He) will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage," they said. "His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him."
“Dominic w…
