Disruptive Winter Storm Possible for Maryland and Northern Virginia, According to FOX 5’s Mike...
FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas says the DC Metro area is in for a warmer stretch this week, but winter may not be finished just yet. According to Thomas, temperatures will trend milder over the coming days, though the warmup will come with plenty of clouds and fog. Looking ahead to the weekend, he says several...
Loudoun Sheriff Turns Up Heat For Armed Officers In Elementary Schools
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its push to place armed School Resource Officers in every elementary school, arguing that the youngest campuses are now seeing a growing share of school-shooting incidents. Sheriff Mike Chapman’s office is pitching a phased, four-year rollout that would add about 15...
ANALYSIS: Fairfax County School Board’s Bloated Staff
In 2025, as Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) leaders eliminated 275 teaching positions, school board members voted in a closed meeting to add “staff directors” to the payroll in addition to their “staff assistants.”. Given that school board members are supported by district administrative staff, a...
Mid-Atlantic Weather Alert: 1+ Inch Near I-95 Across Virginia-Maryland
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – Rain and snowmelt are raising river levels across parts of the Mid-Atlantic, with ice movement possible this week. According to the National Weather Service Middle Atlantic River...
Manassas man accused of going on school property with gun
MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — A 20-year-old was arrested after he allegedly went onto school property with a gun when fleeing from an incident at the Manassas Mall on Saturday. According to Prince William County Police, Tasheem Douglas pulled out a firearm while he was was arguing with a man inside the mall.
Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael López resigns
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Rafael López has resigned from his post. Governor Wes Moore's office announced that López's tenure will conclude effective Feb. 23. Deputy Secretary Gloria Brown Burnett will serve as the interim secretary until April 1, and then Baltimore...
Measles exposure reported at Fairfax County grocery store: health officials
Officials at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued warnings on Monday about possible exposure sites from a confirmed measles case in Northern Virginia, which includes a grocery store in Lorton.
Gaithersburg Liquor Store Closes for Four-Month Renovation
The Montgomery County Liquor Store located at 866 Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg’s Muddy Branch Square has closed for an expected four months as renovations begin to convert the location into an Oak Barrel & Vine. The Muddy Branch Square store is being upgraded as part of the county’s...
Maryland districts criticized for using Muslim holiday as storm makeup day
After a harsh winter storm pummeled the D.C. region last month, Maryland’s two largest school districts are facing backlash for using a Muslim holiday to make up for lost class time. For years, Montgomery County Public Schools has designated Eid al-Fitr as a noninstructional day for students. The festival...
Actor Robert Duvall, a San Diego Native, Dies at the Age of 95
Actor Robert Duvall, a San Diego Native, Dies at the Age of 95
