Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Tuesday, June 16 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Crews continue search for missing swimmer in Potomac River • DACA recipients express concerns over renewal process delays • 12-year-old shot while kids play with a gun in Spotsylvania County home: cops • Justice Department pushes back against Virginia face mask ban for federal officers • Lee Chapel Road construction planned to begin in 2028, five years after deadly crash • Man accused of attempted child abduction in Manassas was 'intoxicated,' according to police • Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the DMV • Pentagon shelter-in-place lifted due to false alarm, reports say WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Surging inflation making it harder for Marylanders to make ends meet • Search continues for young man who presumably drowned in Potomac River • 1 person in critical condition after house fire in Arlington • Alexandria City Council OKs first planning phase for housing, parks at former Old Town power plant • Man sentenced on multiple charges related to ‘drug ring’ in Virginia • Justice Department sues Virginia over bill banning federal officers from wearing masks • Tent collapses during Virginia church’s 20th anniversary celebration, killing 1 and injuring 22 • Old Town Alexandria businesses expect World Cup boon with ‘Shop the Checkers’ sales event WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Crews continue search for missing swimmer in Potomac River • New grocery store set to open in Capital Heights, bringing fresh food access back to community • Teen shot to death in Brentwood, police say it was not a random crime • Red Line Shutdown: What commuters need to know for Summer 2026 • Maryland election night | How to watch the latest coverage in races that matter • Maryland Police airlift hiker in remote West Virginia • Runaway charter bus causes widespread damages in Bethesda • Attempted carjacking with knife reported near University of Maryland parking garage WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • Emergency work underway on Potomac Interceptor in Maryland to protect drinking water • Open water swimming are rising in popularity. But so are the dangers • PFAS found in Montgomery County pond and stream, prompting health advisory • ‘Strong enough to rattle the house’: 2.4-magnitude earthquake felt in Maryland • For some Montgomery County children, free summer meals are too far away • Surging inflation making it harder for Marylanders to make ends meet • Search continues for young man who presumably drowned in Potomac River • Check your kitchen: Alfredo sauce, dairy cheese recalls impact DC area WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • DC Voter Guide: June 16 Primaries & Special Election • Crews continue search for missing swimmer in Potomac River • New grocery store set to open in Capital Heights, bringing fresh food access back to community • Teen shot to death in Brentwood, police say it was not a random crime • National Park Service crews clear out algae from Reflecting Pool • DACA recipients express concerns over renewal process delays • Red Line Shutdown: What commuters need to know for Summer 2026 • Maryland election night | How to watch the latest coverage in races that matter WTOP DC News (Read more) • Polls open DC on primary day with big changes on the ballot • Emergency work underway on Potomac Interceptor in Maryland to protect drinking water • Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House • Majority of Americans believe government is more wasteful compared to last year, survey finds • ‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool • Nationals Notebook: Young core shows resilience in strong start • Surging inflation making it harder for Marylanders to make ends meet • UFC Freedom 250 turns White House South Lawn into the ultimate fight night
