Mid-Atlantic Consumer Alert: Banana Supply Tightens in Maryland–Virginia Stores
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Banana shortages are being reported across parts of the Mid-Atlantic this February, with shoppers in several states noticing higher prices and sporadic gaps on grocery shelves....
Louisville man dies after 9-minute ambulance delay in Washington, DC apartment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man died after suffering cardiac arrest in his Washington, D.C., apartment just steps from a firehouse, sparking questions about the city’s 911 response. His family in Kentucky is now questioning the city’s emergency response. William Ostertag, 28, collapsed during a workout at...
Maryland Weather Alert Friday–Sunday: Cold Snap Persists as Snow Chances Rise Near I-95 Corridor
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baltimore, Maryland – Biting air cuts across the harbor this morning as flags snap and breath hangs thick above wet pavement. Wind chills sink into the single digits, turning short walks into endurance...
Montgomery Co. officials respond to residents’ frustrations with snow response
After days of attacking the ice and snow that stopped the region in its tracks, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he’s gotten the message from frustrated residents about conflicting messaging on the progress of snow plowing efforts. The county’s plow tracker, designed to show the progress of snow...
Silver Spring man accused of firing gun on Richmond Highway in Woodbridge
A man from Maryland was held without bond after he was accused of firing a gun multiple times while driving on Richmond Highway in Woodbridge.
Multiple schools in Maryland announce closures for Thursday
MARYLAND — A continuing winter storm impact and dangerous cold conditions have led many Maryland public school systems to cancel in-person classes or move to virtual instruction on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The cancellations come as snow cleanup and icy road conditions persist in much of the state following a...
Silver Spring Car totaled after lithium-ion battery of a scooter in the trunk starts...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A car was totaled after a lithium-ion battery caught fire in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County Fire and EMS officials. Around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, first responders arrived at the 4500 block of Gridley Ave. in Veirs Mill Village to combat the fire. A scooter with a...
The Iconic Diner In Maryland Where The Mouth-Watering Comfort Food Reign Supreme
There’s a place in College Park, Maryland, where time seems to slow down and the aroma of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee wraps around you like a warm blanket on a chilly morning. The College Park Diner stands as a beacon of culinary comfort in a world increasingly dominated...
Update on Koi Sushi in Gaithersburg (Photos + Menu)
The sign is up at Koi Sushi, opening soon at 201 Boardwalk Place at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. Here's a sneak peek at the interior design, and at all pages of the restaurant menu. Koi Sushi will be located next to Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls. Stay tuned for an opening date.
Howard County Police Association: Councilwoman ‘put lives at risk’ over ICE post
The Howard County Police Officers Association is accusing a sitting Councilwoman of putting lives at risk after she allegedly "compromised a child predator investigation."
