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Former Maryland Teacher Learns Fate After Years-Old Sex Abuse Case With Student Comes to Light
A former middle school teacher in Maryland will have to register as a sex offender for 25 years once she completes her prison term for sexually abusing a student, authorities announced on Tuesday. Melissa Marie Curtis, 31, of Upper Marlboro, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with all suspended but 12 months to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty in June to three counts of third-degree sex offense in connection to the abuse of a teen. In November 2023, police in Montgomery County launched an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse that ha…
Schools
First-Grade Teacher Left Classroom To Sell Drugs On School Property In Maryland: Complaint
A teacher in Maryland who allegedly left her classroom to sell drugs to people on school property is facing charges for distributing a fatal dose of fentanyl, according to federal authorities. Sarah Katherine Magid, 34, has been charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury and the death of a victim, according to a criminal complaint that was unsealed this week in District Court. Magid, a first-grade teacher at a Montgomery County school was arrested in August following a search and seizure warrant by the DEA and local police at her Burtonsville home fo…
Schools
These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released
Montgomery County is the place to be for parents with young children according to a new Niche report listing Maryland's top elementary schools. It was a clean sweep in the top five for Montgomery County, which led the latest rankings recently released by the organization following lists for the top middle and high schools in the country. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche use…
Schools
These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
Several middle schools in Montgomery and Howard counties are among the best in Maryland, according to a new Niche report. Cabin John Middle School in Potomac topped the list, followed by three in Howard County: Clarksville, Mount View, and Folly Quarter middle schools. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users." The results are similar to the top public high schools in the st…
Schools
These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released
A pair of Montgomery County public high schools were ranked the best in Maryland, followed by some in Howard County, according to a new Niche report. Poolesville High School took the top spot in Maryland - and 32nd overall in the nation - followed by Walt Whitman High School, River Hill High School, Winston Church Hill High School, and Marriotts Ridge High School. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected …
Business
'Super Mom' Claims $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Prize On Ticket Sold At Maryland Wawa
Wednesday was a lucky day for Lottery players in Maryland - one "Super Mom" in particular - who cashed in big on a $500,000 Powerball Double Play ticket sold at an area Wawa. The sixth second- or third-tier Double Play winning ticket sold in 2024 has been claimed just days after the fateful drawing on a ticket that was sold at Wawa in the 5400 block of Urbana Pike in Frederick. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Sept. 25 drawing were 06-32-51-62-69 with a Power Ball of 26. This week, the Frederick County winner, going only by the moniker "Super Mom," was in Lottery Headquarters to coll…
Schools
Maryland Educators Accused Of Failing To Report Alleged Rape, Police Say
Two former educators are facing criminal charges after failing to disclose a reported rape involving a student in Harford County, authorities announced. Former Aberdeen Middle School Principal Regina Jones, 44, and paraeducator Tonya Johnson, 56, were both arrested for failing to report alleged child abuse/neglect after a student came forward to advise them that they were the victim of a rape. According to the Aberdeen Police Department, on April 18, 2023, police were alerted by a local hospital about a past rape involving a minor, and it was later determined that the incident happened…
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Memory Of UMD Student Gianna Signorile, 21, Stays Alive With Annual NJ 5K
Gianna Signorile's legacy will live on forever. The lifelong Nutley resident died in December 2021 after battling a rare form of liver cancer. In her obituary from the Biondi Funeral Home, she was remembered as a hero who shined bright in every room she entered. A straight-A student at Nutley High School, Signorile attended the University of Maryland's School of Business, where she made the Dean's list before transferring to Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, according to her obituary. Even while battling cancer, she made education her top priority, her obituary reads. The Gian…
News
MD Teacher At Private Christian School In Chambersburg Accused Of Sexual Contact With Student
A woman from Maryland teaching at a private Christian school in Pennsylvania has been charged with four felons for sexual contact with a student, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Bonnie Louise Gingrich, 38 of Hagerstown, MD, messaged a student at Shalom Christian Academy; meeting with them in hugging, kissing their check, and touching the child's genitals — all within the school, Pennsylvania State Police alleged in the affidavit of probable cause. She went on to invite the child to meet up outside of school, create a secret social media account to chat more…
Schools
Carlos Arroyo Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor In Maryland
A 38-year-old teacher in Maryland has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a minor, police announced on Sunday. On Friday, Carlos Arroyo was arrested by detectives with the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children Unit following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a juvenile, according to authorities. Arroyo is a teacher at Randallstown High School, police noted. Randallstown High School Google Maps street view He has been charged with two felonies, which include sexual abuse of a minor and third-degree sexual offense, as well as two misdemeanor offenses. …
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Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Assault, Sexually Abusing Minors In Maryland: Police
An elementary school educator in Maryland was arrested at his Severna Park home following a weeks-long probe into allegations of sexual abuse involving minors, authorities announced. Matthew Scott Banks Schlegel, 44, who has been the subject of an investigation since March by the Anne Arundel County Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division Child Abuse Unit was taken into custody on Thursday, officials say. According to police, Schlegel was identified by students and school administrators as the subject of the investigation, and he was immediately removed from the school syst…
Schools
Maryland High Schools Ranked In Brand-New List
US News & World report has released its annual list of Best High Schools in the U.S. According to the report released Tuesday, April 23, Maryland has 25 districts and 255 high schools. The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. The top 10 high schools in Maryland, according to US News, are: 10: Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Bethesda 9: River Hill HS, Clarksville 8: Western School of Technology, Baltimore 7: Urbana HS, Ijamsville 6: Richard Montgomery HS: Potomac 5: Winston Churchill High School, …
Police & Fire
High School Football Coach From Georgia Confesses To Killing GF In Maryland: Police
A Georgia man turned himself in at the Prince George's County Police Department over the weekend and admitted to strangling his girlfriend to death in Accokeek, authorities announced. Carl Kearney, Jr., 43, has been charged with murder in Maryland after admitting to his role in the death of 38-year-old Patrina Best, whose body was found by police on Saturday morning during a welfare check. Police say that at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Feb. 17, Kearny walked into the Division V Clinton police station and advised officers that he had strangled his girlfriend inside her home that morning …
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Rumors Swirling About Immigrant Families Relocating From New York City To Maryland Hotels
Elected officials in Maryland are holding firm that they have no plans to allow undocumented immigrants to relocate from New York City into their communities. Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly is digging his heels in the ground amid reports and rumors that hundreds of families could be heading from the Big Apple to the Old Line State for temporary housing. According to Cassilly, more than 200 families are among those being discussed to move to Maryland hotels. "My office received an unsolicited letter on Monday from an unknown organization indicating that they were working to bring u…
News
Former Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student In Maryland, Police Say
A former middle school teacher in Montgomery County is facing a host of charges for allegedly sexually abusing a former student, authorities announced. Melissa Marie Curtis, 31, of Upper Marlboro, has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses for engaging in inappropriate acts with a minor, though the investigation into her actions is ongoing, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Last month, police launched an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse that happened years ago after a now-adult man came forward and said that he had been abused by Curtis …
Lifestyle
Could Baltimore's Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?'
Could Maggie Sajak replace Vanna White on "Wheel Of Fortune?" White herself certainly thinks so, she told E! News. She's filled in before, anyway. We’re keeping it in the family – meet our special guest letter-turner, Maggie Sajak! @patsajak #Family #FamilyTime #WheelOfFortune pic.twitter.com/QJCEqzuXtz — Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) January 7, 2020 Maggie, 28, grew up in Severna Park, MD, and earned her undergrad degree from Princeton University, before completing law school at Columbia University. She currently handles social correspondence for "Wheel Of Fortune," and as her d…
Schools
Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
Some schools in Maryland have earned top marks in 2023 and are being recognized with National Blue Ribbon awards. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the US Department of Education recognized 353 schools across the country for their excellence, including six from Maryland. U.S. Department of Education announces 2023 National Blue Ribbon SchoolsU.S. Department of Education Those to make the cut in Maryland: Church Hill Elementary School in Queen Anne's County (private); Matapeake Elementary School in Stevensville; Northeast Elementary School in Cumberland; Oakdale High School in Ijamsville; Smiths…
Schools
U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List
Days after Daily Voice reported on Niche's list of Best High Schools in Maryland, U.S. News & World Report has released its own. U.S. News studies data from nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country, with a focus on how well students are prepared for college and performance on state assessments, the website says. Here are the top five best public high schools in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore No. 3 - Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda No…
Schools
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Baltimore County, Report Says
The grades are in and these Baltimore County high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Baltimore County” report: No. 1 - Eastern Tech High School No. 2 - Dulaney High School No. 3 - Western School of Technology and Environmental Science No. 4 - George W. Carver Center for Arts and Technology No. 5 - Hereford High School All five high schools earned an overall grade of A+ except GWC and Hereford Hi…
Lifestyle
Creator Seeks Anecdotes Of 'Challenging Life Stories' For Doc In Maryland
Have a troubling tale to tell? Producers in Maryland are looking for people who have had struggles in their lives for a documentary that is being prepped to film in the DMV region. A casting call has been issued for talent in Rockville, North Bethesda, and other neighboring communities for a film that will be shot later this year depicting “challenging life stories.” Specifically, the producers said that they are looking for “individuals with challenging life stories who would like to share their experiences with drug addiction, recovery, traumas from other family members, homelessness, …
News
These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune'
Looking for a new place to call home? Two cities, one in Maryland and the other in northern Virginia, were ranked above the rest in terms of schools, amenities, jobs, and more, according to a report from Fortune. The report evaluated nearly 1,900 municipalities with around 20,000 residents across all 50 states, and focused on five data points: education, aging resources, general wellness, financial health, and livability. Silver Spring at No. 3 on the list was cited as Maryland's top place to live due to its public transit options, proximity to Washington D.C., wide range of businesses, a…
Obituaries
Popular Elementary School Teacher In MD Killed In Fiery Car Crash: Sheriff
A beloved elementary school teacher in Harford County was killed over the weekend after being involved in a fiery crash in Forest Hill. The community is in mourning after the Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced that Fallston resident Courtney Beth Glock, 35, a teacher at Joppatowne Elementary School, died on Sunday, June 11. Deputies from the sheriff’s office were called shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 to the 1200 block of Walters Mill Road, where there was a reported single-vehicle crash involving a Hyundai Tucson. Investigators say that Glock was driving on Walte…
Obituaries
South Jersey Soccer Star Shot Dead In Baltimore
There's been an outpouring of support for the family of a South Jersey soccer star gunned down in Baltimore. Kelvin Oliver Siem died in a shooting on June 5, CBS News reported. He died at Johns Hopkins-Bayview Medical Center in Maryland. No arrests have been made. "For those of you who knew Kelvin, he was the most caring and giving individual you would ever meet," his coach wrote on a GoFundMe page. "Kelvin was a beautiful light in our lives. He was one of the strongest, most loving, most caring people I knew." Kelvin was described as a great wrestler at Absegami High School in G…
News
Community Support Swells For Popular Rossville Elementary School Teacher Killed In Crash
A community is coming together to support the family of a Rossville Elementary School teacher who was killed in a gruesome crash in White Marsh. Tens of thousands of dollars in donations to a GoFundMe have poured in days after the death of 32-year-old Rahmel Summerlin was announced. Summerlin, a third-grade teacher at Rossville Elementary, was killed in a violent crash near the intersection of Pulaski Highway and White Marsh Boulevard that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 25. Summerlin and his wife Ishjah Mayo-Summerlin, were returning home from a date night when the …
News
Maryland Teen Making It In The Music Industry With Release Of Second Single
A 17-year-old Maryland high school student says she is determined to make it in the music industry as she prepares for the impending release of her second single. Mehlani Payton, going by the stage name Mehlani, is getting ready for the release of her single "Down Bad" which will hit streaming platforms on Saturday, Feb. 25, as stated in an exclusive interview with Daily Voice. The single is stylistically similar to her first release, "Boyfriend", which was released when she was just 15, giving listeners an upbeat pop-rock tune. View this post on Instagram …
Schools
Head Of Baltimore County Public Schools Stepping Away From District
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams will not seek a new contract, as announced in a statement earlier this week. The announcement was released in a statement on the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 23. The announcement comes after the Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition took a no-confidence vote in Williams. "After much deliberation and conversation with my family, I have decided to not seek an additional four-year contract", stated Williams. "I am very proud of the work we have done together to raise the bar, close gaps and prepare our students to thrive in …
Police & Fire
Murder Suspect Nabbed In DC Shooting Death Of VA School Worker Christian Monje
Authorities announced the arrest of a Maryland charged with the murder of a popular Fairfax, VA schools employee who was gunned down on Memorial Day in Washington DC. Montgomery County resident James Carl Jackson, 28, of Silver Spring, has been arrested and charged on a warrant for first-degree murder while armed by the Metropolitan Police Department for his role in the death of Fairfax resident Christian Gabriel Monje earlier this year. The arrest was announced by the agency on Tuesday, Dec. 6. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s…
News
Minor Responsible For Majority Of Bomb Threats Targeting HBCUs, FBI Says
The FBI announced that one minor is “believed to be responsible for the “majority of the threats" that have been targeting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country and throughout the region. According to a press release issued by the FBI, since January, more than 50 HBCUs, houses of worship, and other faith-based and academic institutions across the country have received racially motivated threats of violence. Of those threats, there have been some reported in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. The investigation into the threats led to the id…
Police & Fire
UVA Shooting Suspect In Custody, Victims ID'd As Football Players: Officials
Authorities have arrested the suspect wanted in the University of Virginia shooting that left three people dead and two wounded on Sunday, Nov. 13. Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., a UVA student and former walk-on football player from the Petersburg area, was taken into custody just before 11 a.m., according to the UVA Police Department. The 22-year-old was captured on the 5700 block of Edgelawn Street, after an officer spotted the suspect's vehicle in the eastern part of Henrico County, local police said on Twitter. Good evening, On behalf of the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office, please …
Schools
Jewish Baltimore HS Teacher, Tech Startup CEO Busted On Child Porn Charges
A STEM teacher at a Jewish high school in Baltimore has been fired after being charged with child pornography offenses, school officials said. Administrators at Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore issued an alert to parents advising of an ongoing investigation regarding Zev Steen, who apparently has a child enrolled in the school, was charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. They said that Steen was “terminated immediately." Steen's LinkedIn profile says he's the CEO of MirageID, an identity tracking company. He is also heavily involved in TAG (Technology Awareness Group)…
Schools
Maryland Student Test Scores Alarm Educators, Majority Fall Below Basic Achievement In Math
Maryland student scores followed a national declining trend on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), continuing a downward trend that began in 2013 and worsened during the pandemic. The NAEP is a biennial assessment of fourth and eight graders for the subjects of reading and math. It measures achievement at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. Testing results showed that a majority of Maryland fourth and eighth graders were not proficient in math or reading. The assessment showed that 75% of Maryland eight grade students and 69% of fourth grade s…
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