Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Wednesday, May 20 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Virginia AG looking into antisemitism accusations against Herndon private school • Trial underway for man charged in Sterling House explosion that killed volunteer firefighter • Close the 200 block of King Street to vehicles permanently? Project continues to draw mixed reaction • Body of 61-year-old man who went missing in Shenandoah National Park found near Lewis Falls • Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting outside Woodbridge hookah bar • Virginia Rescue teams join Texas flood response • Bald eagle returned to the skies • Lawmakers warn 'Big Beautiful Bill' could push up flight costs at Virginia airports WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Spring brings calls for help with wildlife, including injured bear cub • See where Buc-ee’s is planned for construction in Stafford County after key approval • Police want the public’s help finding a potential child stalker in a Pink Panther costume • Mets continue outfield youth movement, call up Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse • Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns • What to know about adding to your garden during the drought • Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes proposal for legalized marijuana marketplace • Where to find Northern Virginia’s version of Comic Con WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • How Montgomery County's flood sensors offer vital early warnings • Judge demands answers from Trump administration after El Salvador says US still holds jurisdiction over deported migrants • Adult critically hurt, child hospitalized in crash with dump truck in Prince George's County • Fans brave the heat for Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour night 2 • Meet the 3 new public safety officials announced in Prince George's County • Woman hit by car while standing on sidewalk dies • 80-year-old man stabbed wife to death in Leisure World apartment, police say • Route 1 at Route 198 closed due to water main break WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • Bowie police officer found guilty on all charges after shooting at man on Md. highway • Blue Angels take flight over Annapolis ahead of Naval Academy graduation • Water main break floods Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, lanes remain closed • Lawmakers seek answers on major sewage spill in Potomac River • Trump attacks Maryland leaders after mail-in ballot snafu • Researchers believe they’ve discovered lost remains of Maryland’s second governor from 1651 • Montgomery College helps students get a jump on their 4-year degrees • Congressional hearing to examine major Potomac sewage spill WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Damp, dreary and chilly stretch of weather for the DMV • Traffic advisory: 2026 Rolling to Remember • DCPS Chancellor leaving at end of school year • Metro announces Memorial Day weekend hours • House committee questions DC Water, EPA about Potomac sewage spill • Man accused of vandalizing Georgetown Cupcakes linked to a second vandalism case on M Street • Photos released of suspects connected to Navy Yard Chipotle brawl • Deanwood residents say closure of neighborhood 7-Eleven leaves major gap in food access WTOP DC News (Read more) • Police release photos in search for suspects after Navy Yard Chipotle brawl • DC schools chancellor leaving for CEO job at instructional nonprofit • Two DC schools wilt under blazing temps again, schools closed for 2nd day • Lawmakers seek answers on major sewage spill in Potomac River • 2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ fund • DC teacher uses ‘bike bus’ to boost attendance, improve safety • Congressional hearing to examine major Potomac sewage spill • Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns
