Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Wednesday, May 20 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) • Mets continue outfield youth movement, call up Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse • Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns • What to know about adding to your garden during the drought • Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes proposal for legalized marijuana marketplace • Where to find Northern Virginia’s version of Comic Con • How this DC-area chef is using food to expose more people to Lao culture • 2 children remain hospitalized after 116 mph Oakton crash kills 2 adults • Historic school in Manassas to be torn down for court expansion 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) • Montgomery College helps students get a jump on their 4-year degrees • Congressional hearing to examine major Potomac sewage spill • Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns • Water main break floods Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda • At Maryland’s newest state park, a story of Black resilience • Plane makes emergency landing on Ocean City beach • ‘I’m not going to end up on the news’: Why a Md. man was let out of prison after 1987 murder conviction • ‘It’s putrid!’: Glen Echo residents press officials after Potomac River sewage spill WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Man accused of vandalizing Georgetown Cupcakes linked to a second vandalism case on M Street • Photos released of suspects connected to Navy Yard Chipotle brawl • Deanwood residents say closure of neighborhood 7-Eleven leaves major gap in food access • Fight at Navy Yard Chipotle sparks political brawl in heated DC electoral cycle • Road closures: 'Special event' shuts down DC streets during rush hour • DC man gets 10 years for trafficking PCP • Woman, child shot in Northwest DC • First Heat Alert activated in the District WTOP DC News (Read more) • Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns • Two DC schools wilt under blazing temps, schools closed • DC theater artists celebrate milestones at Helen Hayes Awards • DC mayoral candidates offer competing visions on teen curfews, housing, economy • Live performances add to the Smithsonian’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday • DC Council member Trayon White’s bribery trial now set for September • How this DC-area chef is using food to expose more people to Lao culture • FBI aiding in investigation into teenage brawl at Navy Yard restaurant
