Fugitive caught at airport trying to flee
Germantown man arrested at airport while trying to flee country Gaithersburg, MD – A Germantown man wanted for alleged sexual abuse of a child was stopped just steps from leaving the United States when federal officers arrested him at Washington Dulles International Airport as he attempted to board an international…
Students Say Man Followed Them Home From School In Fairfax County: Police (Developing)
A walk home from school turned unsettling for a group of children in Virginia, police say. City of Fairfax Police are investigating a suspicious incident after several students reported that a man followed them while they were walking home from school, first through Van Dyck Park and then into their neighborhood,...
Update on closure of All American Steakhouse in Ashburn
The buzz continues hot and heavy around Ashburn regarding yesterday’s sudden and unexpected closure of the All American Steakhouse in the Broadlands Village Center. The Burn first reported Thursday night about how the doors were locked and a notice on the front window said that the landlord had taken control of the...
McDonald’s bosses confirm closure date of ‘prime’ location after 40 years & customers are...
McDONALD’S bosses have confirmed the closure date for a “prime” location that’s been serving customers for decades and locals are already begging for rivals to move in. The longtime restaurant is set to shut down after nearly 40 years in the community. The McDonald’s in Red...
Six stranded hunters rescued by MD Natural Resources Police airboat
Natural Resources Police and Wildlife and Heritage Service staff helped rescue six waterfowl hunters stranded on a disabled vessel on the Nanticoke River on the evening of Jan. 31. First responders were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. that Saturday evening, however local fire rescue crews were unable to reach the...
4,000 Maryland exchange customers misinformed of CareFirst BCBS coverage auto-renewal
About 4,000 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange customers “were mistakenly notified” of 2026 auto-renewal for CareFirst BCBS coverage, the insurer told Becker’s Feb. 5. CareFirst attributed the error to a “data synchronization issue” with the marketplace and said these individuals did not receive a bill or pay a premium.
Fork & Kitchen Opening Soon
Fork & Kitchen is set to open at 150 Gibbs Street in Rockville Town Square, taking over the 6,500-square-foot space previously occupied by Ekó House and Bar Louie. The restaurant is scheduled to open on Friday, February 13, and is described as a new American concept with Southern influences.
Maryland Bay Bridge Alert: Severe Winds, Traffic Holds Possible, Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Motorists traveling across Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) bridges, including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, should prepare for significant high wind impacts on Saturday, as strong northwest winds move...
Dispute between drivers ends with man down in middle of East Falls Church intersection
A fender bender and subsequent dispute between drivers ended with one of them down and injured in the middle of a busy intersection at rush hour. The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Washington Blvd and Langston Blvd in Arlington’s East Falls Church neighborhood. Police...
McLean man convicted for leading $1.5 million Ponzi scheme
A McLean man faces 30 years in prison after being convicted on charges related to his operation of a Ponzi scheme centered on the buying and selling of precious metals. Warith Deen Muhammad, 39, was convicted in federal court on Wednesday (Feb. 4), less than four months after being arrested for his role in the scheme...
