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Debris Strewn Across I-495 In Montgomery County After Rollover Crash Shuts Down Lanes

Crews were busy on the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway in Maryland on Saturday after a rollover crash shut down lanes and caused traffic delays for drivers. The crash was reported shortly after 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, on the Inner Loop of I-495 near Georgia Avenue, where multiple lanes were blocked as...
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Maryland 8–14 Day Outlook Signals Snow Potential Jan 3–9 2026

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Annapolis, Maryland – Above-normal precipitation combined with near-normal temperatures may increase snow chances across Maryland from Jan. 3–9. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14 Day...
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13 Maryland Crab Cake Counters Where The Lump Meat Still Does All The Talking

You came for pure lump crab and zero filler drama, and Maryland still delivers the classics that live up to the legend. These counters and taverns serve cakes so plush and briny you can taste the Bay in every bite. Bring an appetite, a squeeze of lemon, and a dash of Old Bay, because the line moves fast and the cakes...
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New 2026 Maryland Law Mandates Domestic Violence Training for Barber and Cosmetology Licenses

Beginning in 2026, Maryland will require barbers and cosmetology professionals to complete domestic violence awareness training as part of the licensing and renewal process under House Bill 1547. Under the new law, all applicants for an original license and all licensees renewing a license in barbering or cosmetology...
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Montgomery College Germantown’s “Earthoid” Water Tank Is One of MoCo’s Most Unique Landmarks

Rising above Montgomery College’s Germantown Campus is one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable and unusual landmarks, a massive water tank painted to resemble the Earth and known locally as the “Earthoid.”. The Earthoid is not just decorative. It is a fully functional water storage tank with a...
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DEVELOPING: Police investigating shots fired near Courthouse

Arlington County police are investigating gunfire near Courthouse earlier this afternoon. The shots rang out around 12:40 p.m. Saturday in the area of 13th Street N. and N. Taft Street, across from the Taft Towers condo complex in the Radnor/Fort Myer Heights neighborhood. Police rushed to the scene but no...
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Why Maryland wants your barber to spot the signs of domestic violence

BETHESDA, Md. — For many, a trip to the salon or barber shop is more than just a haircut — it’s a rare moment of vulnerability and connection. Now, the state of Maryland is tapping into that unique "chair-side manner" to help combat domestic abuse. Starting January...
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People Drive From All Over Maryland For The Crazy Deals At This Massive Thrift...

Tucked between the bustling corridors of Laurel, Maryland sits a bargain hunter’s nirvana so legendary that shoppers willingly cross county lines just to browse its aisles. 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore isn’t merely a secondhand shop – it’s a retail phenomenon where savvy Marylanders flock to transform modest budgets...
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Victim stabbed as DC police search for curly-haired suspect in green shoes

Man sought after early-morning stabbing in Southwest DC Washington, DC – A stabbing is under investigation in the 1500 block of 1st Street SW after police responded to a report…
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The History Behind Maryland’s State Tree

The White Oak holds a special place in Maryland’s natural and historical identity, officially recognized as the state tree for more than eight decades. According to the Maryland State Archives, Maryland designated the White Oak (Quercus alba) as its official state tree in 1941, through Chapter 731 of the Acts of...

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