Alexandria man, known child predator to serve over 2 decades in prison for sharing,...
An Alexandria man and previously convicted child predator will spend over two decades in prison for both sharing and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including images of toddlers being abused.
Armed teens storm DC street and get caught fast
MPD arrests suspects in Northeast armed robbery Washington, DC – A tense confrontation on a Northeast residential block ended without injuries after two suspects armed with handguns were taken into custody following a robbery that unfolded Sunday night. The incident occurred around 7:34 p.m. Sunday in the 4200 block...
The German Gourmet Shop In Falls Church That’s Been A DMV Area Staple Since...
One store, though it has changed locations over the years, continues to be a useful source for all kinds of imported German products in the D.C. region.
MS-13 Member Who Confessed To 5 Murders Arrested In VA: ICE
Federal officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 3, that Edwin Antonio Hernandez Hernandez, 27, of El Salvador, was taken into custody in Alexandria after US Citizenship and Immigration Services flagged his extensive criminal history during a routine appointment. DHS officials said Hernandez illegally entered the US in...
Virginia school closings and delays for Wednesday
VIRGINIA — Continued winter weather impacts from a significant snow and ice storm earlier in the week are prompting a mix of closures, delayed starts and remote learning days for many public school systems across Virginia on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Conditions on secondary roads, sidewalks and around school...
Winning Lottery Ticket Offering $1,000 a Week for Life Remains Unclaimed
A winning lottery ticket worth $1,000 a week for life remains unclaimed as of Monday, February 2, according to MD Lottery. The ticket was sold at Meridian Market and Wine, located at 5230 Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda. The winning numbers for the January 27 drawing were 15, 26, 32, 44, and 59, with a Cash Ball of...
Montgomery County residents frustrated over pace of snow removal
Exhaustion and frustration: That’s what many Montgomery County residents say they’ve been feeling as they deal with still-unplowed streets and sidewalks. On Terrapin Road near Wheaton High School, neighbors say there’s a leaking pipe somewhere on their street, which freezes and creates new ice every single night.
Maryland–District of Columbia Weather Alert Today: Snow Chances Return in Baltimore–Washington by Friday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Maryland — Cold air bites hard along city streets this morning as exhaust plumes hang low and sidewalks crunch under frozen grit. Winter keeps control across central Maryland and the District, with another...
Second arrest made in 2023 disappearance of woman from Southwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Metropolitan Police Department has announced a second arrest in the case of Chyna Crawford, a woman who went missing in 2023 and was later found dead. On Jan. 29, 2026, U.S. Marshals arrested 31-year-old Bjarni Cooper of Northeast D.C. Cooper faces charges including First Degree...
Maryland Storm Turns Assateague Beach Into Frozen Cliffs And Crumbling Sand Slabs (Photos)
A powerful coastal storm didn’t just rough up Maryland’s shoreline — it peeled it back. State officials are warning visitors to steer clear of large sections of Assateague State Park after frozen sand cliffs collapsed and broke apart along the beach following the spate of recent winter weather, authorities said.

















