Rockville’s next big slurp
Xi’an Famous Foods, a New York fast-casual Chinese restaurant that’s known for its. “hand-ripped” noodles, is heading to Rockville’s Montrose Crossing. This will be the first Maryland location for the family-owned business, which is planning a summer opening between Rasa and Five Guys. Known for its boldly spiced,...
Maryland February 2026 Outlook: Increased Odds of Prolonged Snow
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hagerstown, Maryland – New long-range federal climate guidance indicates February 2026 could bring above-normal snowfall across western Maryland, increasing the likelihood of repeated winter weather impacts...
Ex-Iowa superintendent formerly registered to vote in Maryland reaches plea deal
(WBFF) — The former superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, schools - who was registered to vote in Maryland despite not being a U.S. citizen - will take a plea deal in his federal criminal case, according to court records. Ian Roberts, who emigrated from Guyana to the United States...
Roadside delivery: Baby born on I-270 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Emergency responders helped deliver a baby early Friday morning along southbound Interstate 270 in Montgomery County. Crews were dispatched around 7 a.m. to the southbound lanes of I-270 between Route 28 and Falls Road for a reported medical emergency, according to Montgomery County...
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia Face Dangerous Wind Chills Tonight as Alleghenies Drop...
MID-ATLANTIC — Cold and blustery conditions are expected to intensify across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia tonight into early Friday, with dangerously low wind chills developing across the region, according to updated forecasts. Wind chill values are expected to fall into the single digits and...
Brown’s Rapp murder trial may go on the road
Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC) officers said Thursday it takes about three hours to drive from the Lunenburg Correctional Center in Victoria to the Rappahannock County Courthouse in Washington whenever murder suspect Chester Brown had a court hearing. Based on what Judge Designate Robert J. Smith of Fairfax...
Fingerprints on knife could’ve belonged to Banfield, analyst testifies in murder trial
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fingerprints found on the knife that killed Christine Banfield could have belonged to her husband, Brendan Banfield, an analyst testified Thursday. The former IRS agent is accused of murdering Christine Banfield and a stranger, Joseph Ryan, back on Feb. 24, 2023. Brendan Banfield had an affair...
A Virginia Italian Restaurant Locals Recommend For Homemade Pasta
Nestled in the charming town of Clifton, Virginia, Trattoria Villagio has become a favorite spot for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine without leaving the state. Locals rave about the handmade pasta, cozy atmosphere, and warm hospitality that make every visit feel special. Whether you’re planning a romantic...
Prince William Co. police, FBI agents raid motel with ‘troubled’ past near Quantico, Va.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and Prince William County police raided a motel near Quantico, Virginia, early Thursday morning in connection with a “multiyear” investigation connected to drug distribution and sex trafficking. 7News Reporter Victoria Sanchez spoke with...
Asian Department Store Teso Life Opening in Centreville
Head to the grand opening of this new spot for snacks, skincare, and more. A new Asian department store, Teso Life, is opening a new spot in Centreville. The store will offer a variety of Asian snacks and groceries, beauty products, home goods, and beyond. Teso Life touts itself as...

















