Waiting Period for Health Licenses: Experiences with the Washington Department of Health
A query has been circulating on social media platforms regarding the timeline for obtaining a license through the Washington Department of Health (DOH). The original poster is seeking insight from others who are also in the process of waiting for their licenses, hoping to gauge a general timeline based on their...
DC police issue juvenile curfew zones in Navy Yard, U Street
D.C. police have issued two juvenile curfew zones for this weekend.
Trucking couple advocates in Washington for American truckers
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – David and Mindy Freymiller, representing Freymiller, Inc., joined American Truckers United (ATU) in Washington, D.C. this week to speak out about
These Northern Virginia Main Streets Boast Festive Holiday Decor
Take a seasonal stroll along the region’s most charming small-town streets. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — especially along the region’s most charming small-town streets. Twinkling garlands, glowing shop windows, and historic architecture come together in postcard-perfect fashion. Whether you’re...
Arkansas National Guard preparing for multi-month mission in Washington D.C.
Arkansas National Guard officials have confirmed that a group of soldiers from the state will deploy to Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1. A departure ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Dec. 1 at the Fort Chafee Joint Maneuver Training Center. Following the ceremony, about 100 Guard members will board a C-130 aircraft...
Mid-Atlantic Winter Advisory: Snow, Sleet & Ice for Maryland–Virginia–West Virginia Through Sunday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oakland, MD – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the high terrain of western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and western Virginia, where a light but impactful mix of snow, sleet, and freezing...
MCFRS Responds to Friday Night House Fire; One Resident and Dog Displaced
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in Silver Spring on Friday night, with all occupants safely escaping and no reported injuries, according to updates from MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos. The incident was first reported around 9:15 p.m. in the 2500 block of Randolph...
Black Wealth Summit returns to Washington D.C. with focus on financial empowerment
The Black Wealth Summit will return to Washington D.C. on Dec. 5-6 with a program centered on wealth building, entrepreneurship and economic advancement in the Black community. The event’s theme is “Wealth Reimagined: In The Face of Change” and will take place at The Westin Downtown. It is expected to draw...
Bagpipes Mark Christmastide in Alexandria
Bagpipes reverberate through streets decked in holiday finery, the pitter-patter of terriers in plaid close behind. Crowds in clan tartans and crests swell around you, and for a moment, Alexandria feels uncannily like Edinburgh. Allison O’Keefe, communications manager at Visit Alexandria, recalls her first Scottish...
Cyclist’s Warning: The Perils of Route 15 South
A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about the safety of Route 15 for cyclists. The user shared their experience of biking the GAP/C&O towpath from Pittsburgh to NoVA, highlighting the lack of safety measures for cyclists on Route 15 South between Point of Rocks and Leesburg. The user described the...

















