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'Every Time I Hear A Bike, I Hope It’s You': Virginia Mom Pens Tribute After Motorcycle Crash 'Every Time I Hear A Bike, I Hope It’s You': Virginia Mom Pens Tribute After Motorcycle Crash
'Every Time I Hear A Bike, I Hope It’s You': Virginia Mom Pens Tribute After Motorcycle Crash A Virginia family is mourning the loss of 27-year-old Joseph Skinner after the father was killed in a motorcycle crash, leaving behind his longtime partner and two young daughters. The Hopewell native died on Wednesday, May 13, in a crash involving his 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle and a sedan in Prince George County, according to police. But in the days since the crash, the heartbreak left behind for Cassidy Childress and the couple’s daughters, Gracelyn and Madelyn, has become the real story. “Never in my lifetime did I think I’d be sitting here typing this,” Childress wrote in a tribute…
Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings
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…
Irish Man In Massachusetts Held By ICE For Months Despite Work Permit, No Record: Reports Irish Man In Massachusetts Held By ICE For Months Despite Work Permit, No Record: Reports
Irish Man In Massachusetts Held By ICE For Months Despite Work Permit, No Record: Reports An Irish man who has lived in the United States for more than 20 years and runs a Boston-area business has spent five months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, despite having a valid work permit and no criminal record, according to news reports. Seamus Culleton was arrested on Sept. 9, 2025, while buying supplies at a hardware store, according to his attorney, Ogor Winnie Okoye of BOS Legal Group in Massachusetts, The Guardian reported. Okoye called him a “model immigrant” who has become the victim of an “inept” and “capricious” system. Culleton came to the U.S. in 2009…
Virginia Minimum Wage Rising In 2026: Here’s The New Rate And When It Takes Effect Virginia Minimum Wage Rising In 2026: Here’s The New Rate And When It Takes Effect
Virginia Minimum Wage Rising In 2026: Here’s The New Rate And When It Takes Effect Virginia workers can expect a slightly bigger paycheck in the new year, with the state’s minimum wage set to rise again in 2026. The state’s hourly minimum wage will increase to $12.77 starting Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, giving workers an extra 29 cents per hour.  “Virginia’s Minimum Wage Act allows for gradual adjustment of the minimum wage rate in response to economic conditions.” Virginia Department of Labor Commissioner Gary Pan said. “The new minimum wage will ensure the Commonwealth remains the leading destination for businesses and job seekers alike.” The new rate was calculated u…
Air Canada Adding New Service From Dulles Airport To Downtown Toronto Air Canada Adding New Service From Dulles Airport To Downtown Toronto
Air Canada Adding New Service From Dulles Airport To Downtown Toronto Several Northeast cities are getting new flights directly into downtown Toronto. Air Canada is launching service from Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC, to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), the airline announced on Thursday, Oct. 23. The expansion marks Air Canada's largest growth at the Toronto Island airport in 35 years. The service follows the planned opening of a US Customs pre-clearance facility at YTZ, which will allow travelers to clear customs before departure. "The new transborder routes will especially benefit our loyal customers and business travell…
Rifle-Toting Robber Wanted After Attempted Hold-Up At Maryland Store: Police (VIDEO) Rifle-Toting Robber Wanted After Attempted Hold-Up At Maryland Store: Police (VIDEO)
Rifle-Toting Robber Wanted After Attempted Hold-Up At Maryland Store: Police (Video) Detectives in Maryland are searching for a masked gunman armed with a rifle who stormed into a Landover business and demanded cash before taking off empty-handed, police said. The botched holdup happened around 1:05 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, at a business in the 7500 block of Landover Road, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Investigators said the suspect — dressed in dark clothing with a hooded sweatshirt — threatened employees with a rifle and demanded money.  Moments later, he fled without any cash, leaving workers shaken but unhurt. Video of the incident…
Spirit Exits Two Major Airports As Second Bankruptcy Of 2025 Strains Airline Spirit Exits Two Major Airports As Second Bankruptcy Of 2025 Strains Airline
Spirit Exits Two Major Airports As Second Bankruptcy Of 2025 Strains Airline Two major airports are losing Spirit Airlines flights as the budget carrier struggles to survive amid its second bankruptcy in less than a year. Spirit is ending service at Bradley International Airport (BDL) near Hartford, Connecticut, and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), an airline spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Monday, Sept. 29. The move comes exactly one month after Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The flights at Bradley Airport will end on Friday, Oct. 31. Minneapolis service will be discontinued on Monday, Dec. 1. Spirit said it'll focus on …
Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’ Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’
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,…
Person Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Dies Despite Rescue Effort (DEVELOPING) Person Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Dies Despite Rescue Effort (DEVELOPING)
Person Pulled From Burning Maryland Home Dies Despite Rescue Effort (Developing) A person was pulled from a burning Maryland home Thursday afternoon but later died despite firefighters’ efforts to save them, officials said. The blaze broke out just after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the 7000 block of Persimmon Tree Road near Eggert Road in Cabin John, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. More than 60 firefighters rushed to the two-story home, where crews reported heavy smoke and confirmed that someone was still trapped inside. The spokesperson said that within two or three minutes, an unconscious person was pulled from the h…
Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says These DMV Spots Are Must-Tries Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says These DMV Spots Are Must-Tries
Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says These DMV Spots Are Must-Tries The New York Times has released its annual list of the best restaurants in America.  Several eateries along the East Coast earned a place, including a few newcomers. Connecticut: Haring’s (New) — Noank: Seafood spot, opened June 2024, haringsnoank.com. The Times calls it “the New England seafood shack you’ve always wanted.” Washington DC: Dōgon (New) — Washington: African, Caribbean, Creole, opened September 2024 La’ Shukran (New) — Washington: Modern Levantine, opened September 2024 Maryland: The Wren (New) — Baltimore: Gastro pub, opened February 2025: The T…
Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd Woman Who Barreled Minivan Through Barricades, Into PA Kipona Festival Crowd ID'd
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…
Officer Involved In Crash That Killed Woman At Busy Shopping Center: Police (DEVELOPING) Officer Involved In Crash That Killed Woman At Busy Shopping Center: Police (DEVELOPING)
Officer Involved In Crash That Killed Woman At Busy Shopping Center: Police (Developing) An officer from the Howard County Police Department was involved in a fatal crash with an elderly pedestrian, the agency confirmed on Friday. At approximately 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 15, an on-duty, plainclothes officer was exiting a parking lot in an unmarked cruiser at Dobbin Center in the 6400 block of Dobbin Road when the SUV struck a 93-year-old woman. The pedestrian was rushed by paramedics to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where she later died from her injuries. According to the preliminary investigation, speed is not believed to be a factor in the fatal strike. #HoCo…
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies
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.. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Haywood Nelson (@haywoodnels…
WATCH: Bryan Kohberger Pulled Over In Traffic Stop Before Idaho Student Murders WATCH: Bryan Kohberger Pulled Over In Traffic Stop Before Idaho Student Murders
Watch: Bryan Kohberger Pulled Over In Traffic Stop Before Idaho Student Murders The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has released video showing Bryan Kohberger being stopped in his now-infamous white Hyundai Elantra just three months before the savage stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. A Routine Stop, With Chilling Context Deputy Darren Duke pulled over Kohberger around 11:38 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, after clocking him driving 42 mph in a 35 mph zone. The bodycam shows Kohberger, then a Washington State University criminology student, calmly handing over his license and insurance. “You realize this is 35?” the deputy asks. Kohberger replies matter…
Cold Play Kiss Cam Fallout: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns Cold Play Kiss Cam Fallout: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns
Cold Play Kiss Cam Fallout: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Resigns A kiss-cam cameo at a Coldplay show just toppled the top boss at Astronomer. Andy Byron stepped down as chief executive after he and Kristin Cabot, the company’s HR officer, were shown together on the stadium’s “kiss cam” during the band’s Wednesday, July 16 concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Both are married. Video of the moment ricocheted across social media, igniting speculation and forcing the Cincinnati-based DataOps firm into damage-control mode. Astronomer confirmed Byron’s departure Saturday afternoon, July 19, in a statement posted on X. The company wrote that&…
WATCH: Video Shows Spear-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Cop In DMV, AG Releases Footage WATCH: Video Shows Spear-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Cop In DMV, AG Releases Footage
Watch: Video Shows Spear-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Cop In DMV, 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…
Trapped Man Pulled From 30-Foot Storm Drain Along I-395 In DC (PHOTOS) Trapped Man Pulled From 30-Foot Storm Drain Along I-395 In DC (PHOTOS)
Trapped Man Pulled From 30-Foot Storm Drain Along I-395 In DC (Photos) A man is lucky to be alive after he was rescued from the bottom of a storm drain near a busy DC highway overnight, authorities said. DC Fire and EMS crews were called just before 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, to the northbound lanes of I-395 at Maine Avenue SW, where they found a man trapped roughly 30 feet below ground in a narrow storm drain. Using a rope system, firefighters lowered one member into the opening and secured the victim for a lift to safety. DC Fire and Rescue Photos from the scene show a dramatic technical rescue unfolding under the glow of floodlights, with crews c…
‘He Wanted A Boy’: Husband Who Murdered Pregnant Wife, Attacked 2 Daughters In NY Gets Decades ‘He Wanted A Boy’: Husband Who Murdered Pregnant Wife, Attacked 2 Daughters In NY Gets Decades
‘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 …
SWAT Standoff With Armed Man In Crisis Shuts Down Route 29 In Virginia SWAT Standoff With Armed Man In Crisis Shuts Down Route 29 In Virginia
SWAT Standoff With Armed Man In Crisis Shuts Down Route 29 In Virginia An armed man in mental crisis who fled a crash scene surrendered after a multi-agency standoff that shut down part of Route 29 for hours, Virginia authorities said. The incident began around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, when Culpeper County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 29, according to Sheriff Timothy W. Chilton. When deputies arrived, they found the crashed vehicle — but the driver was gone, and a large amount of blood was discovered inside. Drones and a Fairfax County police helicopter were deployed by investigators and the man was found in the woods n…
‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast ‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast
‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast The nation's smallest state will soon bring big personalities to the small screen as the newest installment of Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise receives the green light. Bravo announced Wednesday, May 7, that it had greenlit the franchise's 11th series: "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island."  It's the first time the reality series, produced by Andy Cohen, has ventured into New England. Set against the shores of the Ocean State, the Real Housewives franchise will now explore a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders with deep roots in the community and families dating back generations.…
Teen Boy, Dad Both Dead, Siblings Seriously Hurt In Maryland Crash Teen Boy, Dad Both Dead, Siblings Seriously Hurt In Maryland Crash
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…
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Easter traditions are taking a hit this year – especially in the Northeast – as rising prices push families to scale back holiday plans, according to a new survey. Nearly half of Americans plan to skip dyeing eggs in 2025 because of rising costs, WalletHub said in its annual Easter Survey released on Tuesday, April 15. The personal finance website surveyed 200 adults nationwide about their preparations for the important Christian holiday that falls on Sunday, April 20. WalletHub found that 47% of Americans are passing on dyed eggs in 2025. Nearly two in five said that President Donald Trump…
Flames Tear Through Virginia Garage, Displaces Family, Pets: Fire Officials Flames Tear Through Virginia Garage, Displaces Family, Pets: Fire Officials
Flames Tear Through Virginia Garage, Displaces Family, Pets: Fire Officials A Loudoun County family and their two dogs are displaced after a fiery garage inferno tore through their Ashburn home Thursday morning, April 3, sending one person to the hospital, fire officials said. It happened around 9 a.m. in the 21000 block of Awbrey Place, where multiple 911 callers reported flames and heavy smoke coming from a two-story, single-family home’s garage, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. Fire crews from Moorefield, Ashburn, Brambleton, Lansdowne, Kincora, and South Riding all responded, along with several command officers.  First-arriving units found the…
Investigators Release Comprehensive Report On Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter Investigators Release Comprehensive Report On Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter
Investigators Release Comprehensive Report On Virginia Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) has released its comprehensive report on the February 2024 house explosion in Sterling that tragically claimed the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others. The blast occurred on Feb. 16, 2024, after first responders were called to a gas leak at 347 Silver Ridge Drive.  Investigators discovered a leaking underground propane tank behind the home and quickly evacuated the residents, but before the Hazardous Materials Team could secure the scene, the home exploded, trapping firefighters in the fiery wreckage. …
Four More Years? Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares Running For Reelection Four More Years? Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares Running For Reelection
Four More Years? Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares Running For Reelection Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that he will not be seeking the Republican nomination for the governor's seat, and will instead be running for reelection.  In a video posted on social media, the AG touted his track record reducing drug crimes and targeting the state's most violent criminals. I am running for re-election as Attorney General. As Attorney General, I’ve deployed every tool available to keep Virginians safe and violent criminals off our streets. We are not going back to the failed policies of the past; our families' safety and Virginia's future… pic.twi…
Police ID 22-Year-Old Man, Woman Killed In Virginia Shooting (UPDATED) Police ID 22-Year-Old Man, Woman Killed In Virginia Shooting (UPDATED)
Police ID 22-Year-Old Man, Woman Killed In Virginia Shooting (Updated) New details have been released by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office after two people were found shot in a Sterling home. Mijal Conejero-Romera, and Arlington native Diego Alexander Woollett, both 22, were identified by investigators as the two who were found shot and later died at an area hospital on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 28, deputies were called to investigate a shooting in the 21000 block of Ridgetop Circle, near Huntington Square, officials say. UPDATE ( 8:06 a.m.) LCSO continues to investigate the shooting on the 21000 block of Ridgetop Circle. We are…
Community Rallying To Send Body Back To El Salvador After Fatal Maryland Crash Community Rallying To Send Body Back To El Salvador After Fatal Maryland Crash
Community Rallying To Send Body Back To El Salvador After Fatal Maryland Crash Dina Rosibel Salgado Sorto had her dreams shattered after the mother of a 3-year-old daughter was killed in a Loudoun County crash, her family says. Early in the afternoon on Thursday, July 18, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the intersection of Waxpool Road and Red Rum Drive in Ashburn to investigate a crash involving a sedan and SUV that left one dead. On Friday, Salgado Sorto, 24, was identified as the person killed in the crash, leaving friends and family with more questions than answers as the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate. "Unfortunately, …
Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County
Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County A pair wanted in connection to a string of robberies at area churches and businesses in Herndon have been apprehended, police announced on Wednesday. Erik Zelaya Franco, 19, no fixed address, and Christian Castellanos Lopez, 23, of Reston, were identified and arrested following an investigation into multiple burglaries in recent weeks. The two allegedly targeted:  A church twice in the 600 block of Spring Street; A church in the 800 block of Elden Street; A business twice in the 500 block of Florida Avenue; A different business in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. Police say that they…
Tragic Ending For Family Of Missing Woman, 26, Found Dead In Fairfax County Tragic Ending For Family Of Missing Woman, 26, Found Dead In Fairfax County
Tragic Ending For Family Of Missing Woman, 26, Found Dead In Fairfax County For days, Fayra Bonilla Rubi's family was stricken with worry. The 26-year-old's loved ones said that "despite all kinds of problems," she remained good spirited. But in the late afternoon on Friday, June 14, Bonilla-Rubi was found dead in the 7600 block of Highland Street in Springfield, as previously reported by Daily Voice. "She was a good, kind, loving, sweet, fun person... she remained cheerful and always gave a smile to her loved ones," reads a GoFundMe campaign launched by Nery and Nancy Umanzor. "She was a person who had no problems with anyone, and her departure is…