These Northern Virginia Main Streets Boast Festive Holiday Decor
Take a seasonal stroll along the region’s most charming small-town streets. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — especially along the region’s most charming small-town streets. Twinkling garlands, glowing shop windows, and historic architecture come together in postcard-perfect fashion. Whether you’re...
Lower speed limit to take effect on part of Herndon Parkway next week
Watch out, Herndon drivers: December will bring an expansion of the 25-mph speed limit zone on Herndon Parkway. Starting Monday (Dec. 1), the speed limit will drop from 35 to 25 mph on the parkway between Campbell Way and Summerfield Drive, extending an existing 25-mph section that starts at Van Buren Street.
Police Investigate Stabbing on N. Glebe Road in Ashton Heights; One Dead, Two Hospitalized
On the evening of November 26, 2025, Arlington County Police responded to a stabbing in the Ashton Heights neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. Officers arrived at the 200 block of N. Glebe Road at about 5:11 p.m. They found two adult men outside a business with serious injuries. Both were taken to a local hospital....
Arkansas National Guard preparing for multi-month mission in Washington D.C.
Arkansas National Guard officials have confirmed that a group of soldiers from the state will deploy to Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1. A departure ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Dec. 1 at the Fort Chafee Joint Maneuver Training Center. Following the ceremony, about 100 Guard members will board a C-130 aircraft...
License plate reader used to find stolen vehicle in Reston, make arrest
A Centreville man is facing criminal charges after police connected him to a vehicle reported stolen in Reston. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, detectives responded to the 1600 block of Reston Parkway around 12:35 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 24) after receiving an alert for a 1999 Toyota Camry that had...
Virginia man wanted for felony assault arrested at Lewiston bridge crossing
LEWISTON, N.Y. — A Virginia man was arrested on Nov. 18 at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing after it was discovered that he was wanted on a felony aggravated assault warrant out of Fairfax County, Virginia. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers said 62-year-old Nejat Assad was returning to...
Man dead, 2 seriously injured after apparent knife fight in Arlington
One man was killed and two others seriously injured Wednesday evening after an apparent knife fight in the Arlington, Virginia, neighborhood of Ashton Heights. Police said they responded at around 5:11 p.m. to a business in the 200 block of N. Glebe Road for a reported assault. Once officers arrived, they found two...
Mid-Atlantic Winter Advisory: Snow, Sleet & Ice for Maryland–Virginia–West Virginia Through Sunday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oakland, MD – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the high terrain of western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and western Virginia, where a light but impactful mix of snow, sleet, and freezing...
Black Wealth Summit returns to Washington D.C. with focus on financial empowerment
The Black Wealth Summit will return to Washington D.C. on Dec. 5-6 with a program centered on wealth building, entrepreneurship and economic advancement in the Black community. The event’s theme is “Wealth Reimagined: In The Face of Change” and will take place at The Westin Downtown. It is expected to draw...
Unveiling Controversy: Elon Musk’s Alleged Far-Right Affiliations Spark Protest
A peaceful protest is scheduled to take place tomorrow in front of the Tesla store on Rockville Pike. The protest, organized by local residents, is set to occur between 11 am and 12 pm. The organizers are encouraging the public to join them in exercising their First Amendment right to peacefully protest. The details...
