Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Friday, April 24 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) • Friday Freebies • Things to do in the DC area: Living Earth Festival, New Kitchens on the Block … and more! • Loudoun Co. supervisors approve park plans, including controversial disc golf course • Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections • Suspect riding scooter accused of sexually assaulting 4 women in Woodbridge • Democrats win in Virginia but it won’t be the final say in a national redistricting competition • Redistricting battle will continue in Virginia Supreme Court • Air quality improving, but ozone smog still at unhealthy levels in DC region, American Lung Association says 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) • Police to parents: Pay attention to laws on dirt bike licensing and operation • Built in Greenbelt, NASA’s Roman Space Telescope prepares to map the universe • Go on a scavenger hunt through Maryland to celebrate America’s 250th • Metro board gives green light to plan to fully automate Red Line • Friday Freebies • New tech aims at slowing down Maryland’s worst drivers • Riot! DC festival focuses on survivors, creating safe space for healing in inaugural event • With rash of air bag thefts, Laurel police ask for public’s help WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Teenager fatally shot near H.D. Woodson High School • Metro bus catches fire inside the 9th Street tunnel • Police identify man accused of shooting woman to death in Northwest DC alley during argument • Police search for suspect in deadly Southeast shooting • Why opponents in the Ward 1 Council race are teaming up and endorsing each other • DC councilmember moves to legalize driverless rideshare in DC after years of delays • Metro’s Blue Line, Silver Line partially shut down this weekend • Georgia Republican wants to ‘Make DC Square Again’ after Virginia redistricting victory WTOP DC News (Read more) • Why DC is offering e-bikes to help workers make faster, environmentally friendly deliveries • DC man charged with killing young mother identified, held in jail • Wall of 20,000 teddy bears has heartbreaking message on National Mall • Bus fire blankets part of Downtown DC in dark plume of smoke • Metro board gives green light to plan to fully automate Red Line • Tidal Basin fully reopened after sea wall restoration • Friday Freebies • Things to do in the DC area: Living Earth Festival, New Kitchens on the Block … and more!
