Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Friday, May 1 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 • ‘This is good for the town’: King Charles and Queen Camilla join America 250 parade in Front Royal • Fairfax Co. orders work on viral Greenbriar home addition to stop • Things to do in the DC area: Passport DC, Running of the Chihuahuas … and more! • Amber Alert for 2-year-old Virginia boy canceled after he’s found • Inside New Kitchens on the Block, DC’s first taste of soon-to-open restaurants • Inspired by her son, this Northern Va. mom became an enhanced autism teacher • Man convicted of aiding IS group, but jury deadlocks on alleged role in deadly Kabul airport bombing 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) • ‘I crumbled’: Former Md. lobbyist launches podcast aimed at young adults navigating job loss, mental health • Friday Freebies • After Wootton High shooting, questions grow over police presence in Montgomery Co. schools • Police identify 19-year-old charged after fight, shooting in Montgomery Co. high school parking lot • Prince George’s County rolls out package of bills on childcare affordability • Things to do in the DC area: Passport DC, Running of the Chihuahuas … and more! • Frost puts a chill on the spring and summer selling season for farmers in Maryland • Inside New Kitchens on the Block, DC’s first taste of soon-to-open restaurants WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Ben’s Chili Bowl set to reopen its historic U Street location, celebrating nearly 70 years in DC • Mayor Muriel Bower will deliver the commencement speeches at UDC and Howard University • Man dies after a fight in Southwest • Proposed $63.3M cut to DC Human Services budget sparks concern from advocates, residents • Public grocery store proposal to address food deserts sparks debate in DC mayoral race • Defense requests Cole Allen be moved from 24-hour lockdown cell, as WHCD shooting suspect concedes to staying detained • Body camera footage shows man in body armor arrested after firing at DC police officers • Fire engulfs boat in Southwest DC WTOP DC News (Read more) • How do you feed a country living through war? With help from this local nonprofit • Friday Freebies • Adams Morgan’s PorchFest brings 100+ bands to DC on Saturday • PHOTOS: King Charles III visits the United States 2026 • America 250 events could give DC restaurants a much-needed boost • Crews begin resurfacing DC’s Reflecting Pool to become ‘American flag blue’ • Things to do in the DC area: Passport DC, Running of the Chihuahuas … and more! • Inside New Kitchens on the Block, DC’s first taste of soon-to-open restaurants
