Poll: Best orthopedist in Fairfax County
From pulled muscles to arthritis, bodily aches and pains can become debilitating if not properly addressed. Fortunately, there are specialists in Fairfax County who can help. Here are the nominees for “Best Orthopedists in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite doctor below? If not,...
New Maryland Laws Just Took Effect: Local Reactions & Implementation Challenges
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A slate of new Maryland laws quietly took effect this month, touching everything from public health and worker training to housing protections and cannabis taxation. While the legislation reflects statewide policy priorities, local governments, small businesses and service providers are now grappling...
Town of Herndon ends ‘streetery’ outdoor dining program after limited interest
Over the course of two years, only one restaurant participated in a pilot program that Herndon council members created with the hope of expanding outdoor dining options within the Town. That lackluster response — followed by Mile 20’s decision not to obtain another permit in 2026 — led to council...
Maryland and Virginia Youth Charities Shut Down After Candy Bar Fundraising Scheme
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee announced settlements that will permanently shut down two nonprofits, Maryland Youth Club of America and Virginia Youth Club of America, and ban their founder and leadership from operating or soliciting for charities in Maryland. The...
Moore says state will speed up reconstruction of Key Bridge
Governor Wes Moore and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy met in Washington D.C. Thursday to discuss the rebuild of the Key Bridge.
New Virginia law could threaten small wineries in the state
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. - By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year. In Virginia, wineries mean big business. In Loudoun County alone, there are 50 wineries...
Loudoun County Sheriff backs ICE, urges trust amid protests
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Loudoun County Sheriff says he is standing behind ICE and is encouraging northern Virginia residents to trust federal officials amid the ongoing protests breaking out across the country. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
Driver dies after fleeing traffic stop and crashing in Maryland
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A driver died after an attempted traffic stop in Maryland overnight. An unmarked Howard County Police Department (HCPD) vehicle tried to stop a 2010 Honda Accord on Route 32 around Broken Land Parkway at 1:52 a.m. The Honda fled, crashed and overturned on the eastbound ramp to Broken...
DMV Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Chance Jan 24–30 for Residents in Washington, Baltimore, and...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington, DC – Residents across the DC–Maryland–Virginia region could face renewed winter travel disruptions as a late-January weather pattern increases the potential for accumulating snow across the...
Attorney General Brown announces $850,000 in restitution for Maryland consumers in settlement with title...
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced a settlement with KVS Title, LLC and several affiliated joint venture companies over allegations of illegal referral payments. The agreement will result in 850,000 dollars in restitution for Maryland consumers. The settlement (PDF) follows an...

















