Woman Rescued From Overnight House Fire; No Working Smoke Alarms Found
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) rescued a woman from an overnight house fire in White Oak early Saturday morning, after she became trapped inside her burning home. According to MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos, firefighters were dispatched around 2:35am to the 11800 block of Gordon Rd. for a...
Maryland Has Had a State Dinosaur Since 1998
Maryland has no shortage of history, but one of its most fascinating chapters begins long before statehood, colonial settlements, or even human existence. It dates back between 95 and 130 million years, when enormous creatures roamed what is now Prince George’s County. One of those giants, the Astrodon johnstoni,...
Video: CNN reports from the scene of the DC National Guard shooting
CNN’s Brian Todd reports from Farragut West Metro Station, where the Washington, DC National Guard shooting occurred. The scene had traces left of the shooting, including bullet holes in planters.
DC police issue juvenile curfew zones in Navy Yard, U Street
D.C. police have issued two juvenile curfew zones for this weekend.
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...
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...
MCFRS Responds to Friday Night House Fire; One Resident and Dog Displaced
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in Silver Spring on Friday night, with all occupants safely escaping and no reported injuries, according to updates from MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos. The incident was first reported around 9:15 p.m. in the 2500 block of Randolph...
Maryland man jumps from 21st floor after allegedly stabbing woman to death, police say
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Police said they believe Demetreis Lee stabbed and killed 28-year-old Andrea Guirola before jumping 21 stories to his death at a Silver Spring apartment complex. The two 28-year-olds' deaths were described as "a domestic-related murder-suicide" by the Montgomery County Department of Police as the...
Maryland Black Friday Update: Holiday Leftovers Left Out Too Long Fueling Sickness
Baltimore, MD – Many Maryland residents woke up sick on Black Friday after large Thanksgiving meals, and state health officials say food-poisoning risks tied to undercooked turkey and improperly handled leftovers may be driving a rise in stomach illness reports. According to the Maryland Department of Health, the...
No one hurt after shots fired in Prince George’s County
No one was hurt after a shooting in Prince George's County on Friday morning, police said.
