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MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Suttler Post Farm welcomed over 2,700 visitors for its Sixth Annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 14 and 15, raising funds to support much-needed upgrades to the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway. The event, which featured Southern Maryland’s only six-horse hitch of Clydesdales, offered guests the opportunity to enjoy farm … Read more

HANOVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has updated its popular Adopt-A-Highway program with a new website and features, making it easier and more efficient than ever for community groups and small businesses to help keep Maryland’s highways litter free.  “The State Highway Administration recognizes attractive highways create a positive image and … Read more

A weak system will quickly pass by our region on Friday. In addition to helping to bring a fresh injection of cold air on the backside, this system will try to bring a burst of snow as well. While we are not talking about a lot of snow, some minor impacts will be possible, especially … Read more

LAUREL, Md. – A 9-year-old child and adult have both been injured after using an indoor Ignitable Liquid Flame kit popular for making S’mores on Monday in Anne Arundel County. On December 30, 2024, at approximately 3:50 pm, units from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, Fort Meade Fire & Emergency Services, and The Howard … Read more

LANDOVER, Md. – Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Landover. The deceased victim is 27-year-old Michael Shipman Jr. of Washington, DC. On December 31, 2024, at approximately 8:10 pm, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 7500 block of Landover Road. Officers located Shipman Jr. … Read more

Sandy Paws Rescue, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Diego, a tiny dog looking for his forever home. This charming seven-year-old pup weighs only 6.5 pounds, but his personality is anything but small. Despite his age, Diego is a remarkable athlete, frequently entertaining his foster family by jumping onto the doghouse with … Read more

OMAHA, Nebraska – This year’s bowl season has been somewhat different. Nikole Eliakis, manager of Addy’s Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Omaha, told First Alert 6 that games played during the week bring in an extra boost of customers. “Yeah, it helps us though, you know, it brings people out in the middle of … Read more

Several people were reportedly shot at the Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York, on Thursday morning. According to the Citizen app, six people were shot inside Amazura, and at least two more were shot at Sutphin Blvd and Archer Ave, bringing the total to eight. Firefighters requested ten ambulances for the shooting victims. Additionally, police … Read more

The father of the Brooklyn man accused of shoving a straphanger into an incoming 1 train on Tuesday says his son was fine until three weeks ago, when he began “acting weird.” “Lately he’s been going through something, some mental issue,” Shamel Hawkins, 40, told The Post on Wednesday, as his son, Kamel Hawkins, was … Read more