University Revises Language Guide To Remove ‘Bunnies,’ ‘Christmas Trees’ From List Of Offensive Terms

University Revises Language Guide To Remove ‘Bunnies,’ ‘Christmas Trees’ From List Of Offensive Terms Alexa Schwerha on May 26, 2023 Michigan State University (MSU) appears to have revised an inclusive language guide…

16-year-old reported missing in Essex since Christmas Eve

ESSEX, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the disappearance of 16-year-old Mickal Summerlin of Essex. Detectives with the BCPD said Summerlin has been missing since Christmas Eve. He was…

Amherst man charged for killing mother day after Christmas

BUFFALO, NY – An Amherst man has been indicted for the murder of his mother inside their home on Thistle Lea the day after Christmas. Erie County District Attorney, John J. Flynn,…

16-year-old Barnegat girl has been missing since Christmas day

BARNEGAT, NJ – The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has issued an alert for a 16-year-old girl who went missing on Christmas day, according to the center. The Barnegat Police…

Suspect arrested for Christmas Eve Manhattan assault and homicide

NEW YORK, NY – 34-year-old Manhattan resident Earl Gumbs has been arrested and charged for an assault he committed that resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man on Christmas Eve in…

Police issue alert for 15-year-old who went missing before Christmas

Gaithersburg, MD– The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) of the Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a 15-year-old male who has been missing since…

Christmas ‘Ceasefire’ Quickly Broken As Russia, Ukraine Claim Continued Attacks

Christmas ‘Ceasefire’ Quickly Broken As Russia, Ukraine Claim Continued Attacks Micaela Burrow on January 6, 2023 Moscow’s one-sided ceasefire on the front lines appeared to fail just hours after going into effect…

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Here’s where you can drop off your Christmas tree in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River officials have announced the Department of Public Works will begin collecting Christmas trees from homes beginning on January 16th. For those who don’t want to wait,…

Newark police investigating Christmas Eve armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza

NEWARK, NJ – Detectives with the Newark Police Department are investigating a Christmas Eve armed robbery at the Dominos Pizza on Springfield Avenue. The robbery occurred at around 8:32 pm, when two…

African American doll maker’s van torched by arsonist on Christmas morning

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A vehicle owned by My Kutie Poo, an African American doll maker was set on fire by an arsonist on Christmas morning. My Kutie Poo makes dolls for children,…

Two Charged For Substation Attacks That Cut Power To Thousands On Christmas

Two Charged For Substation Attacks That Cut Power To Thousands On Christmas Trevor Schakohl on January 4, 2023 Authorities charged two men with attacking four Pierce County, Washington, power substations, denying electrical…

Here’s where Ocean County residents can drop off their Christmas trees

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas is over. Now, many are asking how to properly dispose of their Christmas Trees. Ocean County today announced multiple convenient drop-off locations. Christmas trees can be dropped…

Christmas stocking stuffer scratch-off lottery ticket wins $50,000

COLUMBIA, MD – A last-minute holiday gift purchased at the Walmart store on Dobbin Road in Columbia turned into a $50,000 present on Christmas. A Howard County woman found the ticket in…

Christmas tree pickup to begin in Berkeley today

BERKELEY TWP, NJ – If you want the township to pick up your Christmas tree, Berkeley Township officials announced the service would begin on Tuesday. The township asks residents to have their…

Suspect charged for Christmas night murder in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Police have announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the Christmas night murder of Khalil Lockett in Jersey City. According to police, Eddie Webb, 43, of…

Woman reported missing since Christmas in Damascus

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 36-year-old from Damascus. Janine Marie Garcia was…

Amherst man arrested after beating, stabbing mother to death day after Christmas

AMHERST, NY – An Amherst man is facing up to 25 years in prison after he was arrested for killing his mother on Monday inside their home. Om D. Samant of Amherst,…

Florida Department Launches Investigation Into ‘All-Ages’ Christmas-Themed Drag Show

Florida Department Launches Investigation Into ‘All-Ages’ Christmas-Themed Drag Show Alexa Schwerha on December 27, 2022 Editor’s note: This article has been updated. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) launched…

NYPD makes dramatic Christmas rescue after finding man passed out on subway tracks

NEW YORK, NY – While families across the city were gathered for holiday celebrations, the officers of New York City’s 9th Precinct were on patrol keeping the city’s subway system safe. They…

NYPD seeks gunman in connection with Christmas day shooting

NEW YORK, NY – Detectives with the New York City Police Department are now asking the public to assist them with the identification of a gunman who shot a 24-year-old man in…

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