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...
DC outsources snow removal to the taxpayers
The District of Columbia funds the largest standing army the world has ever known and prints the currency that makes the world go round. Through a signature on sanctions or the shake of a hand, the district has the ability to make or break entire economies. But evidently, we cannot handle a little inclement weather […]
Axe-wielding suspect wanted in attempted home invasion
(WBFF) — A Washington D.C. man on parole is wanted by federal and local authorities after an attempted home invasion in Prince George’s County, investigators said. Officers responded to a domestic call at a home on 75th Avenue in Hyattsville, MD, back on December 19, 2023. There, investigators...
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,...
VIBE Brings Afro-Fusion Fine Dining to Downtown Silver Spring
Afro-fusion fine dining concept VIBE Restaurant and Lounge is set to open this weekend in downtown Silver Spring, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 12 p.m. on Friday, January 30. The restaurant is billed as an “upscale dining experience where culture, flavor, creativity, and innovation collide” and is...
Man hurt, stabbed on Fairmont Street in Northwest DC
A man is in the hospital after a stabbing in the District on Thursday.
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...
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.
