Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Thursday, April 16 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) • Lawmakers share heartbreak after former Lt. Gov. Fairfax killed his wife and himself • Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself, police say • Early voting picks up in Northern Virginia ahead of redistricting referendum • Pilots’ animal noises in the cockpit have FAA listening • Prince William Co. board could remove $31M from county schools’ budget • Columbia Pike gets an underground makeover • Prince William Co. withdraws from Digital Gateway lawsuit, reversing course from 2023 • House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington 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) • Suspect arrested after pipe attacks turn deadly outside Addison Road Metro Station • Check out NASA’s new space telescope • Pepco surprises DC-area students with ‘life-changing’ full college scholarships • Judge extends pause on work to turn Maryland warehouse into immigrant detention • Police arrest teen in connection with graffiti at elementary school that referenced Sandy Hook • Will Maryland’s favorite beach town have enough international student workers this summer? • Md. vaccine policy ‘will be led by science’: New law decouples guidance from federal agencies • Washington County ICE facility construction limited by federal judge WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • 51 Steps to Freedom launches virtual museum in DC on Emancipation Day • DC celebrates 21st annual Emancipation Day • New charges filed against man accused of planting pipe bombs near DNC, RNC headquarters • 'I feel like adults are always trying to speak for us' | DC teens push back on stereotypes, call for real solutions at youth town hall • Police believe shooting that killed 2 children was 'targeted' • Car chase turned crash sends US Park Police Officer to the hospital • Shaw residents demand action after Metrobus crash, current policy falls short • Jury struggles to reach a verdict in deadly Catholic University shooting WTOP DC News (Read more) • Federal agency approves concept for Trump’s plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington • Do you know these obscure facts about DC’s Jefferson Memorial? • Pepco surprises DC-area students with ‘life-changing’ full college scholarships • Pilots’ animal noises in the cockpit have FAA listening • DC mayor intends to declare emergency to bring back curfew zones • Police identify 2 boys killed in shooting in DC’s Mayfair neighborhood • In one week, you can meet a 460-pound bundle of joy at the National Zoo • PHOTOS: Washington Commanders unveil new uniforms
