Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Sunday, August 16 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Arrest made in shooting at Virginia State University • Murder charge dropped against Manassas woman after audio recording introduces reasonable doubt • Cars with 3+ unpaid parking tickets will be towed in Prince William County starting Oct. 1 • Spotsylvania firefighter drowns in Lake Anna • Trailer collapses, killing construction worker in Woodbridge • Naresh Bhatt murder trial could last 7 weeks, draw up to 300 potential jurors • Huntington Avenue in Huntington shut down for large water main break • Teen arrested for deadly shooting at quinceañera in Fauquier County WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Thousands of back-to-school supplies donated in Woodbridge • At least 1 student among 5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate • Case of 2 Marions: Fairfax Co. police seek info in decadesold Springfield cold-case killings • DC man gets 17 years in prison for string of mail carrier armed robberies • Critics challenge Fairfax County police use of AI-powered license plate cameras • ‘Roomba effect’: Va. university’s ‘TickBot’ aims to tackle neighborhood tick populations • Spotsylvania Co. firefighter dies in off-duty drowning at Lake Anna • Va. school board to appeal federal court order to remove Confederate school names WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • 10-year-old girl injured by beaver at Seneca Creek State Park, marking third attack in Maryland this month • Teen charged in Blake High School shooting sentenced after guilty plea • Traffic changes coming to Prince George's County road Friday • 10-year-old girl attacked by beaver at Seneca Park during summer camp • More Takoma Park stop sign cameras go into effect Monday • North Carolina man arrested for allegedly urinating on concertgoers in Baltimore • Morgan State University shooter sentenced to 85 years behind bars • 60+ reptiles stolen from pet stores; Police find 11 pythons in suspect's home WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • MOM’s Organic Market bans employees from wearing face masks while working • DC man gets 17 years in prison for string of mail carrier armed robberies • From funnel cake to farm animals: ‘9 best days of summer’ begins in Montgomery County • Food and culture meet at Maryland nonprofit serving African immigrant communities • 10-year-old girl attacked by beaver at Montgomery County park, leading to closure of park • Digital ad sales tax struck down in Maryland • Family of man with Down syndrome who spent days trapped in Metro station sues transit agency • Expect closures, delays near Suitland Parkway Interchange project WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • 10-year-old girl injured by beaver at Seneca Creek State Park, marking third attack in Maryland this month • Federal filings reveal Washington Commanders' premium seating plans — and fans in two NFL cities show what the price tag could look like • Freedom 250 Grand Prix alters Smithsonian visitors access • Arrest made in shooting at Virginia State University • 'First the Reflecting Pool, now this' | Trump comments on WWII Memorial vandalism as Pirro announces arrest • 'Senseless crime' | DC man pleads guilty after beating 2-year-old to death • Fairfax police hope renewed attention will crack 20-year-old cold case • From the Commanders to the World Cup: Mark Fratto’s summer on the mic WTOP DC News (Read more) • 3 Smithsonian museums along National Mall to have modified access during Freedom 250 Grand Prix • DC man gets 17 years in prison for string of mail carrier armed robberies • Group opposed to adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center vows to keep up the pressure • Kentucky woman charged in connection to DC’s World War II Memorial vandalism • Expect closures, delays near Suitland Parkway Interchange project • DC unveils new Purple Heart license plate for combat-wounded veterans • Wizards host back-to-school party for kids returning to class in the District • Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
