Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Tuesday, February 17 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) • Investigators comb scene of Centreville home explosion in search of gas leak source • The art of preserving photos and film at the Library of Congress • Hollywood legend, local ‘down home’ neighbor: Robert Duvall remembered at Northern Virginia restaurant • Ilia Malinin hints at ‘inevitable crash’ amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post • Adult with measles possibly exposed others in Fairfax County • Presidents Day crowds flock to Mount Vernon for George Washington tribute • Officials investigating gas leak in Centreville after home explosion leaves man injured • Memorial planned for site of now-removed Fredericksburg slave auction block 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) • Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities • Maryland Human Services Secretary Rafael López resigns amid agency turmoil • Police identify 87-year-old man killed at Potomac senior living facility • Tre’ Johnson, former Washington lineman and beloved Bethesda teacher, remembered for his care for students • The art of preserving photos and film at the Library of Congress • Trump faults Democratic leaders for Potomac River sewage spill; Md. Gov. Moore fires back • Muslim advocates say Md. school make-up days on religious holidays ‘sends a terrible message’ • Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore battle over Potomac River sewage spill response WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Officers arrest person possibly carrying gun near US Capitol, police say • Police search for suspect in gas station shooting that left 22-year-old man dead • DC Water updates timeline for Potomac Interceptor repairs • Washington Wizards host Hoops & Hounds for second year in a row • DC judge allows lawsuit over special education bus service to move forward • Legacy of legendary American University volleyball coach lives on at Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic • Cat, woman rescued from Northeast DC fire that displaced over a dozen • Man shot in Northwest DC succumbs to injuries: Police WTOP DC News (Read more) • Police arrest man who ran towards the US Capitol building holding a shotgun • Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month • No shushing at DC’s Public Library for this addition to the go-go collection • Tre’ Johnson, former Washington lineman and beloved Bethesda teacher, remembered for his care for students • Parents challenge DC school bus failures in new class‑action lawsuit • The art of preserving photos and film at the Library of Congress • Amateur artists have the chance to appear in the National Gallery and win some cash along the way • Progress at Potomac sewer collapse but overflow risk remains, DC Water says
