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St. Elizabeths Hospital became the nation's first federally funded mental health institution when it opened in 1855. The complex closed in 2003.

A 33-year-old McLean resident is facing federal charges after authorities say he threatened to kill a federal employee and then tried to hide his identity when law enforcement arrived at his door. Scott Allen Bolger was charged via criminal complaint with transmitting threats in interstate commerce and making false...

Two people were taken to the hospital in D.C. after a car crash.

Montgomery County Police 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, to a reported shooting in the 4500 block of Custis Drive in Rockville. According to police, an adult male accidentally shot himself in the hand. No foul play...

Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices as they bring their unique blend of history, music, and spoken word to lead a special worship service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Augustana Lutheran Church. The group, now in its 16th year, will present traditional African American spirituals,...

A Fairfax resident who has championed diversity in organizations from Congress to the Girl Scouts will soon apply that experience to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Sesha Joi Moon has been appointed as Virginia's next chief diversity officer and director of diversity, equity and inclusion, joining a growing list of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to raise awareness, correct misinformation and encourage a deeper study of African American history and culture. The observance, originally held the second week of February, evolved into Black History Month in 1976. Ten years...

WASHINGTON — The nearly 30 employees at the Sprinkles Cupcakes in Georgetown are still grappling with the news that the bakery is closed and they are now without a job to start the new year. "I have been here for eight years. It's been a pleasure serving all this...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across portions of western Maryland and western Virginia through Thursday morning, with accumulating snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions expected...

Four D.C. teenagers were arrested after a series of overnight break-ins at businesses in Pentagon City yesterday (Tuesday). They’re accused of hitting a total of at least five businesses, stealing cash and electronics before being arrested while trespassing inside an apartment building on S. Eads Street, according to...