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Zoo Years Eve kicked off New Years celebrations early, offering daytime festivities for families. The Salisbury Zoo director shared exciting plans for 2026, including a new special and animal habitats. The event featured hands-on activities, smores, and a giant inflatable monkey ball drop. The zoo has also added new exhibits, boosting visits and creating fresh experiences.

Maryland secures $168M in federal funding for rural health care transformation. The investment will support training and retention of health workers, launch a peer recovery program, and boost behavioral health services. It also includes funding for small farm infrastructure and nutrition programs to combat chronic diseases.

New England Patriots Christian Barmore faces misdemeanor domestic assault charge, stemming from an August incident with his girlfriend. Despite his lawyers claims of no crime, the team is cooperating with the legal process, and Barmore is set to be arraigned in February.

Lin Spicers restored Ford Model T farm truck, once used to haul tomatoes to Phillips Packing House, is now a historical artifact at the site. The truck, donated by Spicer, will be used to display the packing houses past, with staff planning to load it with baskets and fake tomatoes. This comes after the packing house was recognized as a Chesapeake Gateway by the National Park Service.

New Years Eve faces challenging weather: Rose Parade braces for rain, Times Square for cold. Despite forecasts, traditions draw massive crowds and viewers.

The Farm Weed Dispensary in Frankford, Delaware, thrives six months after opening, drawing local and tourist customers alike. Despite the off-season, sales remain steady, thanks to a strong summer start. General Manager Kevyn Robinson attributes this to consistent foot traffic and demand. Local shoppers, like military veteran Richard Ames, appreciate the convenience for managing chronic pain. Town Manager Sheldon Hudson sees it as a boost for the local economy, with the dispensary attracting more people to the town.

Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim democratic socialist, will make history by taking his oath on a centuries-old Quran, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born person to lead the city. He will use three Qurans, including a pocket-sized manuscript from the New York Public Librarys collection, dating back to the Ottoman period. This event highlights New Yorks diverse Muslim community and Mamdanis resilience in the face of Islamophobic backlash. The library Quran will be displayed publicly, encouraging exploration of Islamic life in the city.

Beat the Winter Blues in Ocean Pines: The Clubhouse Bar and Grilles January Specials The Clubhouse Bar and Grille in Ocean Pines, Maryland, is hosting a variety of food, drink, and entertainment specials throughout January to help combat the winter blues. Mondays feature ten-dollar smashburgers and Music Bingo, while happy hour runs from four to six p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. Thursdays offer all-day happy hour, and Fridays bring ten-dollar Bulldog-style pizzas and live music. Catch performances by Danny Shivers, Lennon La Ricci, Jack Bannon, Opposite Direction, and more. Saturdays offer Wii Bowling on the big screens, and Sundays feature NFL games with specials and giveaways. The club is closed on Thursday, January first, and has off-season hours from Thursday through Monday.