Men Sentenced To 5 Years For Calvert Convenience Store Robbery
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On January 30, 2026, Samuel Giles, 55, of Washington, D.C., entered a guilty plea to robbery in Calvert County Circuit Court and received a sentence of 5 years incarceration in the Maryland Division of Corrections. A co-defendant, Darnell Marquis Atchison, also of D.C., previously pleaded...
This Maryland Pub Serves Crab Cakes As Big As Baseballs
If you find yourself in Maryland, specifically Boston, and you're craving crab cakes as big as your fist, then there's only once place you should head.
Maryland–Virginia Weather Alert Today: Baltimore–DC Region Faces Arctic Cold, Snow Risk Returns by Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Maryland – Flags snap in stiff northwest winds, the air feels razor sharp, and exposed skin burns quickly across the Baltimore–Washington corridor this morning. Even in full sun, the cold refuses to ease,...
14 Washington, D.C. Fried Fish Stops Worth Standing In Line For
In Washington, D.C., fried fish is more than a quick meal, it is a trusted comfort locals grow... Keep Reading this Post Here → 14 Washington, D.C. Fried Fish Stops Worth Standing In Line For
50 Cent makes appearance at 77th annual Washington Mardi Gras in D.C.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson was spotted among the crowd of attendees at the 77th edition of Washington Mardi Gras. The four-day event brings business moguls, university presidents, charity leaders and other influential people together to mingle with state and federal politicians. The rapper has invested millions in...
Monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are arriving in Richmond, Virginia
About two dozen monks and their rescue dog, Aloka, embarked on a cross-country journey on October 26, 2025 to promote national healing, unity, and compassion. The pilgrimage is expected to last between 108 and 120 days.
Whitman High students charged with trespassing in Bethesda house under construction
About 11 Walt Whitman High School students were charged Jan. 23 with trespassing after entering a Bethesda house under construction to “smoke or use drugs,” according to Montgomery County police. In a Friday statement to Bethesda Today, police spokesperson Shiera Goff said the Whitman students were found in...
» Jury Acquits Homicide Defendant of Retaliation Murder
A jury acquitted a murder defendant of all counts before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Jan. 22. Malik Seltzer, 30, also known as “Freak,” was charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior...
Beloved Maryland Mexican Restaurant Closes After 45 Years
Tia Queta, a longtime staple of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, held its final day of service on Saturday, January 31. Earlier this month, the restaurant shared the news in a message to customers, thanking the community for decades of support and memories. “Forty five years ago, Tia Queta Restaurant opened its doors in...
The Can’t-Miss Chocolate Shop in Maryland for an Unforgettable Sweet Treat
If you're a chocolate lover like me, you'll want to check out Rare Morsel, a fantastic chocolate shop in Maryland. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Frederick, this charming artisanal chocolatier has been handcrafting exquisite chocolates since 2005, making it a beloved destination for locals and visitors searching...
