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Virginia Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Joy In Everyday Moments As Family Seeks Help For New Van
A young boy who loves Encanto, yogurt, and making his family laugh is at the center of a story that hits close to home for many parents.
Alexander Staron, a nonverbal child living with cerebral palsy, spends his days moving through the world in his own way — often army crawling from room to room when he decides he’s had enough of one place, his parents shared.
He can be silly, stubborn, and selective with affection, but deeply loved, with a personality that shines through every interaction, loved ones say.
“He is sweet when he wants to be, selective about who he gives his attention and aff…
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Historic Maryland Sawmill As Neighbors Step Up For Family
A fast-moving fire tore through a historic Carroll County sawmill, destroying a multi-generation family business in hours and leaving a Maryland community reeling.
On Thursday, April 16, the blaze engulfed Tiptons' Logging and Sawmill in Union Bridge, completely gutting the structure and leaving behind charred wreckage.
No injuries were reported, but the "community lost a beloved spot, taking with it decades of hard work, irreplaceable equipment, and the livelihood of three generations," organizers said.
In the hours since the fire, there has been an outpouring of support from neighbors as…
Maryland Mother Remembered For Fierce Love After Police Say Son Killed Her
The woman whose killing stunned a Maryland community is being remembered not for how she died, but for how deeply she lived — and how fiercely she loved.
Adia Lipscomb Mingo, 45, was found dead inside her home in the 6900 block of Westchester Court in Temple Hills, early in the morning on Thursday, Dec. 11, Prince George’s County Police said.
Officers responding to a reported shooting found Mingo unresponsive inside the residence, Temple Hills, December 11, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
Days later, police announced that Damari Lipscomb, 24, Mingo’s …
‘His Memory Will Live On’: Maryland Mourns Loss Of 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Andrik Morfin
A beloved Maryland son, brother, and friend is being remembered after passing unexpectedly this week.
Andrik Cortes Morfin, 23, of Essex, died on Monday, according to his obituary from Connelly Funeral Home of Essex.
“Andrik passed tragically on Oct. 20. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend,” friend Sara Cosby wrote.
“Though his life was short, his memory will live on in the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.”
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, at around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, officers were called to the area of Pulaski Highwa…
Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died
One day, doctors thought it was asthma and a sinus infection. Two days later, 13-year-old Alexander Billson collapsed on the kitchen floor of his New Jersey home. And within 72 hours, he was gone.
The Woodland Park eighth grader was removed from life support Monday, Sept. 29, just one day after doctors discovered a hidden cancerous tumor in his neck or chest, according to Facebook posts from his mother, Maria.
Monday evening, she announced that the family would be removing him from life support. She said she washed and brushed his signature long, brown hair, braided it, and then cut it to b…
Exclusive: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life.
The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life.
But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
New Trader Joe’s Stores Coming Soon To DC And Virginia, Officials Say
Trader Joe’s is expanding in the DMV region, with two new stores “coming soon” to Washington, DC and Virginia Beach.
They come on the heels of the grocery giant opening a new space in Rockville last month — after a brief delay.
The grocery chain announced that new locations are opening at:
5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC (Friendship Heights);
220 Constitution Drive, Virginia Beach.
At both spots, customers can expect the chain’s signature mix of popular frozen meals, budget-friendly produce, fresh flowers, craft beer, and quirky favorites like Mandarin Orange Chicken and Col…
NJ Native, PA College Lacrosse Star Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers.
Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023
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