Man clearing snow among 3 dead in weather-related incidents in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County police announced that three people have died in separate weather-related incidents as dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills continue to grip the region. In a statement released Thursday, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPS) urged residents to take extra...
Police Warn Residents About Costly “One-Ring” Phone Scam
Montgomery County Police are warning residents to be cautious after an increase in reports involving the “one-ring scam,” a phone scam that can result in unexpected charges or fraud. Similar warnings have been issued across Maryland and beyond. According to MCPD, the scam typically involves receiving a single...
Delmarva Weather Alert: Heavy Snow And Wind Impact I-95 To US-13
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salisbury, Maryland — A major winter storm is expected to significantly impact the Delmarva Peninsula this weekend, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions from Saturday night...
‘Grand theft housing:’ $2.3M squatter takeover exposes gaps in Maryland law, renews debate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — The takeover of a $2.3 million Bethesda home has renewed scrutiny in Annapolis, where lawmakers from both parties now acknowledge that Maryland law provides limited tools to remove squatters, leaving homeowners, financial institutions, and communities exposed for months or years. The property,...
Rollover Collision Involving Trash Truck in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a trash truck on Thursday afternoon on Woodfield Road near Watkins Road in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision involved a rollover, and EMS evaluated the driver at the scene. No...
Update on new Crimson Coward coming to Loudoun
There are a few small updates in the progress of the first Crimson Coward restaurant to come to Loudoun County. The permanent sign has gone up on the facade of the building and some temporary signage on the window gives us a hint as to when they hope to open.
Ice-breaking boat cuts through frozen-over Chesapeake Bay
The A.V. Sandusky uses its weight and reinforced steel hull to ride up on the ice, then crush it below and break apart the thick, frozen slabs.
25 Classic Commercials You May Have Seen Growing Up in Maryland
Take a look below at an assortment of old school Maryland, Montgomery County, and DC Metro Area commercials we found on YouTube from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s!. Saiontz & Kirk – If you have a phone…. Gebco Insurance...
Kyle Tor Croskey Arrested For Crash, Threatening Cops: PD
The chaos started with a crash in Manassas and spiraled when one driver allegedly pulled a gun, later showing up at a hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Manassas resident Kyle Tor Croskey is facing a host of charges after a violent...
Garbage Truck Meant To Clean Maryland Streets Ends Up Overturned In Icy Damascus Crash
A garbage truck meant to clean up Maryland streets ended up becoming the mess on Thursday afternoon. The truck tasked with cleaning up Damascus roads landed on its side Thursday afternoon, after icy conditions helped flip the vehicle during a crash in Montgomery County. The collision happened shortly after 4...
