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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…
National Interest
Princeton Tops U.S. News List, Five Other NJ Colleges Break Top 100: See Who Made It
Nearly 40 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Princeton University retained its No. 1 position on the national list, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The 41st edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges, using up to 17 academic quality metrics, including graduation rates and faculty resources. "For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and f…
National Interest
Pennsylvania Prodigy: 9-Year-Old Aiden Wilkins Starts Studying Neuroscience At Ursinus College
A Pennsylvania boy is making history as one of the youngest college students in the country. At just 9 years old, Aiden Wilkins of Royersford is juggling high school and college. He’s a sophomore at Reach Cyber Charter School and also the youngest student ever to take a class at Ursinus College in Collegeville, according to NBC10, 6ABC, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Three days a week, Aiden can be found sitting in a neuroscience classroom alongside 18- to 20-year-old college freshmen. The rest of the time, he’s completing high school coursework virtually. His load is heavy, but Aiden said …
National Interest
MIT Gets No. 1 Spot In 2026 Rankings, Nine Other MA Colleges Make Top 100: See Which Ones
Universities across the Northeast dominated a new list of the best colleges in the US, with more than 30 institutions ranked among the nation's top 100. Niche released its 2026 Best Colleges in America list on Monday, Aug. 25. The annual rankings cover more than 4,000 US colleges and universities, comparing them based on academics, value, student life, and athletics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was ranked No. 1 overall. Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, followed in second place, while fellow Cambridge school Harvard University finished fo…
Towson, MD
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Johns Hopkins Students Lose Visas Amid Federal Immigration Push: Reports
About a dozen international students at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore had their visas revoked, according to officials. Several students and recent graduates who had F-1 visas through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System had their information pulled amid the Trump administration's ongoing push to deport immigrants. The F-1 visa allows students to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program. Accor…
National Interest
MA Ranked Second In Nation For Innovation, New Study Says: Here's Why
Several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are setting the pace for US innovation by driving research, technology, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 Most & Least Innovative States study on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The study evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 key factors, including STEM job concentration, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, took WalletHub's top spot, driven by its high concentration of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. The nation's c…
Lakewood, NJ
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Watch Treadmill Abuse Dad Christopher Gregor Learn His Fate For Causing 6-Year-Old Son's Death
Presiding Judge Guy P. Ryan did not mince his words in delivering Christopher Gregor's sentence Friday, Aug. 2. "What Corey received that day was abuse of the most egregious sort and doesn't square with the defendant's statements today," said Ryan from an Ocean County courtroom in footage shared by Court TV. What he was referring to was the series of videos, obtained by Court TV, that show 32-year-old Gregor forcing 6-year-old Corey Micciolo to sprint for extended periods of time even after falling, again and again. Corey died on April 2, 2021. A post-mortem exam showed he had suffered in…
Greenburgh, NY
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Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By School District In Westchester
Two high-achieving high school seniors from Westchester who placed at the top of their class are being recognized for their impressive accomplishments by district officials. In an announcement on Tuesday, May 7, the Ardsley School District revealed seniors Derek Xu and Lydia Lung have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. District officials said both students consistently made valuable contributions during their four years at Ardsley High School to earn the prestigious positions. Xu, a talented mathematics student who also plays the violin, serves …
Towson, MD
Breaking News
Rebuild Of Baltimore Bridge Will Be Federally-Funded, Biden Says Amid Search For 6 Workers
President Joe Biden has vowed to "move heaven and earth" to assist the people of Maryland following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. Shockwaves were sent across the country on Tuesday, March 26, when America awoke to the news that the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore had collapsed, and was deemed a mass casualty event. NTSBgov Biden told Maryland Gov. Wes Moore that he and the federal government "will move heaven and earth to reopen the port and reopen the bridge as soon as possible." The rebuild is expected to be a "multi-year effort," t…
Mahopac, NY
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Hudson Valley School District Taps New Superintendent: 'Has Proven Record'
A school district in the Hudson Valley has officially named a new superintendent who is already a very familiar face. The Brewster Central School District in Putnam County announced the appointment of Michelle Gosh as its next superintendent on Friday, Jan. 12. Gosh will officially take over the position on Monday, July 1 following the retirement of her predecessor, Laurie Bandlow. Earlier Report - Brewster Central Schools Superintendent To Step Down: Decision Made With 'Very Heavy Heart' Although Gosh will be taking on a new role, she is a familiar face in Brew…
Gaithersburg, MD
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Man Who Beat Wife Dead With Buddha Statue After Suffocating Her Gets Prison Time In Maryland
A man who suffocated his wife with a pillowcase then beat her to death with a Buddha statue in their home has learned his fate. Reginald Dunlap, a 45-year-old Silver Spring resident, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering his wife, Lauren Charles in 2021, authorities said. Lauren's body was found inside the couple's home in March 2021, Lauren DeMarco, the director of public affairs for the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, said. Dunlap forced a pillowcase down her throat and beat to her death with a decorative Buddha statue, DeMarco said. Dunlap…
Towson, MD
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This Baltimore Ice Cream Shop Ranks Best In All Of Maryland, Website Says
Baltimore has plenty of ice cream spots to choose from as summer temps rise — and one of them ranks a bit above the others, a new Reader’s Digest report says. The report identified the best place to grab a cool treat in each state this summer with a sprinkling of the shop’s history and menu specialties. So, which shop topped Maryland’s list? The Charmery in Baltimore, best known for its homemade scoops and its close proximity to Johns Hopkins University. View this post on Instagram A post shared by fat ass adventures (@fat.ass.adventures) …
Towson, MD
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Who's Got Game? Virginia, Maryland Governors Muse About Going One-On-One Over New FBI HQ
Could the future location of the FBI’s future headquarters be determined over a pickup game of basketball? This week, officials from the General Services Administration heard from delegations in both Maryland and Virginia regarding the highlights of bringing the FBI to either state, prompting a curious showdown between top elected officials in both. After their pitches were heard, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shared a clip of himself on Twitter before a recent Washington Wizards came showing him smoothly hitting a jump shot from the free throw line. .@GlennYoungkin let's go one on one, win…
Bristol, PA
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PA Native Among Dozens Canned At MSNBC: Report
Hallie Jackson, a daytime cable news host and Yardley native, was let go from her 3 p.m. slot at MSNBC as part of the network's ongoing "shakeup," reports the New York Post. Jackson, a Pennsbury High School graduate, will sign off for the last time on Feb. 13 when anchor Katy Tur takes over the slot, the Post wrote. But it's not curtains for Jackson, who previously reported for WBOC in greater Dover, Delaware. The Johns Hopkins University alumnus will soon take an "expanded headline gig" on NBC News Now, the broadcaster's streaming service, the outlet says. Her new show, …
Towson, MD
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Cause Of Death Revealed For Maryland Soccer Pub Regular, Renowned Sports Writer Grant Wahl
After his brother backtracked suspicions of foul play in his death, Grant Wahl's wife announced the true cause on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Wahl, 49, who temporarily lived in Baltimore in the late 2000s and early 2010s while his wife, Celine Grounder was a fellow and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, died in his seat while covering the World Cup in Qatar, when he suffered an aortic aneurysm, Grounder, said to “CBS." “It’s just one of those things that had been likely brewing for years,” she said. Wahl was covering the Argentina quarterfinal win over the Netherlands when he collapsed, fal…
Lusby, MD
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No Shave November: Sheriff Drops Razors To Raise Money For Girl Critically Injured In Maryland
With the calendar turning from October to November, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be ditching their razors for a good cause. Each year, the sheriff's office participates in “No Shave November,” when Sheriff Mike Evans waives the agency's standard facial hair grooming policies to support a good cause. Deputies are dropping their razors and donating a $50 “fine” for the opportunity to grow a beard in support of 12-year-old McKenna Cox and her family after she was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle in September in the Oakland Hall community. Evans stress…
Towson, MD
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Baltimore City, Poly Football Players Suspended, Teams Forfeit Playoffs Over Fights
One of Maryland’s hottest football rivalries got a little too heated, and the season will be over early for both teams after a massive brawl broke out in their latest game. Fights that started at the end of the matchup between Baltimore City College and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute at Johns Hopkins University led to a suspension for some players on both squads, effectively ending their seasons and barring them from postseason play. City technically won the game 24-16, but both teams were ultimately the losers when the swift punishment was handed down from above. The brawl broke out amid…
Towson, MD
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Top 10 Colleges And Universities In Maryland Revealed In New Study
With early decision college-application deadlines approaching, WalletHub has revealed the top 10 colleges and universities in Maryland, according to a new study. In an effort to help college-bound seniors make a decision on the best schools to attend for higher education, WalletHub compared over 900 schools in the United States based on 30 key measures grouped into seven categories: 1) Student Selectivity 2) Cost & Financing 3) Faculty Resources 4) Campus Safety 5) Campus Experience 6) Educational Outcomes 7) Career Outcomes The top 10 colleges and universities in Maryland ranked as fo…
Towson, MD
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Johns Hopkins University Students Protest Adding Police On Campus, Interrupt Town Hall Meeting
Dozens of Johns Hopkins University students are protesting a private police force for the university after the school revived its plan to add additional security, reports WJZ. While some students are in favor of additional security around the school, many are upset and claim they would not feel safer with more police. The protests got so loud, the town hall meeting addressing the plans was halted, continues the outlet. Three years ago, Johns Hopkins University saw student protests about adding a private police force. This was the first of three town hall meetings between the Baltimore Polic…
Bowie, MD
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These Maryland Colleges Ranked Among Best In America
Maryland is frequently called "America in Miniature" with city, mountain, and coastal living; the universities are just as diverse with its famed military academies and liberal arts schools—27 of which have ranked among the top 1,500 on the US News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Colleges. John Hopkins University in Baltimore was the highest ranking overall, placing seventh, tieing with the University of Pennsylvania. Here are the top nine best colleges in Maryland among the top 250 in the country: Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland College Park Universit…
Towson, MD
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'Hazardous Incident' Reported At Johns Hopkins University
A "hazardous incident" that was reported at Johns Hopkins University was reportedly a false alarm, officials say. Firefighters responded to the scene at 100 W. University Parkway around 9:30 a.m., according to Baltimore City Firefighter's Union. ⚠️HAZARDOUS INCIDENT⚠️@JohnsHopkins100 blk W University Py 21210@odetteramos#BMORESBravest & #BCFDSOC Hazmat Team assisting @JHPublicSafety & @BaltimorePolice @FOP3 with a hazardous incident. pic.twitter.com/CzFoAxed9H — Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) August 15, 2022 The false alarm was determined to be over an envel…
Paterson, NJ
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Passaic Native Erik Tlatelpa Fought For Family: Support Surges After Dad Loses Cancer Battle
Support is surging for the family of a Passaic native and Connecticut dad who died of cancer. Erik Tlatelpa, 41, of Trumbull, CT, died on Friday, June 3, of pancreatic cancer, according to a GoFundMe set up to create a college fund for his two sons. The page had raised more than $8,200 of its $20,000 goal as of Tuesday, June 7. "While this horrible disease ultimately claimed his life, Erik fought hard for more then[sic] 2 years to spend as much time as possible with those he loved," the fundraiser's description reads. "He was a devoted husband to Katherine Linnet, whom he shared…
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Sons Of Trumbull Man Who Died From Cancer
Members of the community have raised thousands of dollars for the children of a Fairfield County man who died of cancer. Erik Tlatelpa, age 41, of Trumbull, died on Friday, June 3, of pancreatic cancer, according to a GoFundMe set up to create a college fund for his two sons. "While this horrible disease ultimately claimed his life, Erik fought hard for more then 2 years to spend as much time as possible with those he loved," the fundraiser's description reads. "He was a devoted husband to Katherine Linnet, whom he shared more then 15 years with and a loving father to two amazing children N…
Towson, MD
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Johns Hopkins Reinstates Mask Mandate After Spring Break COVID Surge
Masks are back in session at Johns Hopkins University after the school reported almost 100 students who travelled for spring break have tested positive for COVID-19. The mandate applies to all students, staff, faculty contractors, visitors and guests, Vice Provost for Student Health and Well-Being Kevin Shollenberger said in a statement. Masks must be worn in classrooms, common areas and dining halls unless actively eating or drinking. The university will also provide COVID testing twice a week until April 22 as well as at-home tests to students. "We want t…
Ossining, NY
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Covid-
19: Stealth Omicron Now Labeled 'Subvariant Of Concern'
With the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations ticking up across the country, some are cautioning that the new “stealth” subvariant of the virus could become a strain of concern. Health officials in the US are calling the BA.2 a “subvariant of concern" as countries overseas have seen the number of new cases spiking in China and parts of Europe. Earlier story - COVID-19: This Key Factor Could Indicate Whether Stealth Omicron Will Cause New Surge In US With the BA.2 variant beginning to spread in Europe and Asia, prompting another new rise in infections and new hospitalization…
White Plains, NY
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Covid-
19: New Strain Of Virus Detected That Combines Two Omicron Sub-Variants
A new COVID-19 strain has been discovered that is a combination of a pair of sub-variants of the Omicron version of the virus. Israel’s Ministry of Health announced that it has recorded multiple cases of the new strain, which combines the two sub-variants - dubbed BA.1 and BA.2 - during PCR testing of passengers arriving at the Ben Guiron airport. Health officials in Israel said that “the variant is still unknown around the world,” according to a statement released by the Ministry of Health. "The two cases of the combined strain, which have been discovered so far, suffered from mild sympto…
Stamford, CT
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Covid-
19: New Mask Guidance Coming Soon, CDC Director Says At White House Briefing
The “new normal” may start to look more like the “old normal” as federal health officials are expected to loosen up COVID-19 mask mandates across the country. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced during a White House briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 16 that the agency will “soon put guidance in place” regarding mask-wearing. The announcement comes as the country continues to recover from the surge of Omicron cases that mounted over several months around the holiday season. Walensky said that the CDC will monitor certain metrics s…
Hackensack, NJ
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New Study Ties
Covid-
19 To Erectile Dysfunction
Those having a hard time masking up might take note of a new study that draws a connection between COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction, researchers say. The University of Florida Health study found that men who’ve had the coronavirus are more than three times more likely to be diagnosed with erectile dysfunction than those who haven’t. The researchers said they arrived at that figure after adjusting for other factors -- among them, diabetes, obesity, smoking and cardiovascular or respiratory disease. “The receptor that the coronavirus binds to is abundant on the penis and testes,” said Josep…
Bristol, PA
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University Of Pennsylvania Ranked Among Best Colleges In America By U.S News
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings of the best colleges in America. The University of Pennsylvania was ranked among the top 10 in the nation. The calculations were based on nine broad measures of quality: graduation and retention, graduation rate performance, graduate indebtedness, social mobility, faculty resources, expert opinion, financial resources, student excellence, and alumni giving. The following universities were named: 1. Princeton University: Princeton, NJ 2. Columbia University: New York, NY (tie) 2. Harvard University: Cambridge, MA (tie) 2…
Hamilton Township, NJ
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Princeton University Ranked Best College In America By U.S News
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings of the best colleges in America. Princeton University was ranked No. 1 in the nation. The calculations were based on nine broad measures of quality: graduation and retention, graduation rate performance, graduate indebtedness, social mobility, faculty resources, expert opinion, financial resources, student excellence, and alumni giving. The following universities were named: 2. Columbia University: New York, NY (tie) 2. Harvard University: Cambridge, MA (tie) 2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Cambridge, MA (tie) …
White Plains, NY
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Covid-
19: Concerns Over Delta Variant Grow As US Cases Double In Three Weeks
While much of the country is settling into the “new normal” following the rise and fall of the COVID-19 crisis, the Delta variant is proving to be the one variable Americans still have to contend with. Concerns are rising across the country about the variant after the US has seen a spike in daily COVID-19 cases from approximately 11,300 in late June to nearly 24,000 as of Monday, July 12, according to Johns Hopkins University. According to health officials, the reason for the rise in cases is largely due to the Delta variant, which now makes up the majority of new COVID-19 infections, large…
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