Man hospitalized after Sterling stabbing; Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office investigating
Deputies are investigating after a Sunday night stabbing left one person injured in Sterling.
Washington’s Mayor Bowser Says City’s Police Chief, Pamela Smith, Is Stepping Down
Washington's Mayor Bowser Says the City's Police Chief, Pamela Smith, Is Stepping Down
Program designed to help families facing homelessness announced by Gov. Moore
SALISBURY -- Applications are open for a state-funded program to help families of students enrolled in community schools with emergency financial support who are at risk of homelessness. ...
Maryland casinos generate $158.8 million in gaming revenue during November
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,766,823 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2025. The statewide total was an increase of $644,521 (0.4%) compared to November 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2025 totaled $68,548,425, a decrease of...
Maryland Gov. Moore Announces Grants for $19 Million Teacher Recruitment Program
Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced Tuesday the release of $19 million in grants toward a program to not only decrease the state’s teacher shortage, but also entice more men into the teaching profession. The money for the Grow Your Own initiative is allocated in this year’s budget through the Excellence in Maryland Public...
Family of Troy Bullock Files $15 Million Lawsuit 3 Years After Fatal Encounter With...
Washington, D.C. — Three years after Troy Bullock was shot and killed during an altercation with an off-duty FBI agent inside Metro Center station, his family is pursuing a $15 million lawsuit, alleging civil rights violations and excessive force. The case reignites questions about the level of accountability for...
New York to Maryland Northern Lights May Be Visible Across Mid-Atlantic Dec. 8–9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York, NY – Residents across the Mid-Atlantic could see a rare celestial display Monday night into Tuesday as the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issues a G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch. A...
Electrical fire leaves $2.7 million in damages to industrial building in Loudoun
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office said an "unspecified electrical event" in a power distribution panel is to blame for a Saturday fire that left $2.7 million in damages to a commercial building on Loyalty Road. Fire crews from Lucketts, Hamilton, Purcellville, Leesburg, Lovettsville and Frederick County, Md....
Sisters of woman hit and killed by Loudoun Co. Transit bus call for safety...
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The sisters of the woman who was hit and killed by a Loudoun County Transit bus are now calling for safety measures to be added to the intersection where the crash happened, so other families don't have to go through the tragedy they're experiencing now.
Five Guys Has Closed Permanently But Promises: “We Will Be Back Better Than Ever!”
The Five Guys restaurant at 3333 Olney Sandy Spring Road has officially closed its doors, ending years of service as a staple stop for local families, students, and commuters. The restaurant permanently closed at the end of business on Sunday, December 7, as we reported last week. While the closure...
