Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Saturday, June 20 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Driver charged with DUI in deadly crash with pedestrian in Linconia • 5 deadly crashes in 2 days in Fairfax County, officials urge pedestrian and driver caution • Deadline looming for Virginia General Assembly to pass a budget • Early voting underway in Virginia • Virginia governor urges water conservation during historic drought • NTSB: Bus didn’t slow before deadly I-95 crash in Stafford • Manassas daycare worker charged with sexually assaulting 3-year-old girls for nearly a year • Woman airlifted to hospital after being struck by driver in Prince William County WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • 5 killed in 5 crashes over 48 hours in Fairfax County • Fire officials warn fireworks laws vary widely across the DC region • Friday Freebies • Bus in deadly Stafford Co. crash traveled nearly half a mile after initial impact, report finds • Juneteenth 2026: Your guide to celebrating in the DC area • Vigilance prescribed by Virginia’s state veterinarian in fighting New World screwworm • Things to do in the DC area: Fête de la Musique, Japanese Wagyu Week … and more! • Virginia voter guide: Parties nominate candidates for Congress, local offices ahead of 2026 midterms WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Man connected to deadly hit-and-run arrested while trying to leave the county, police say • Police search for black SUV with front bumper damage after driver leaves woman they hit to die • Prince George’s County residents invited to weigh in on future of former Six Flags site • 1 arrested for $500K armored truck robbery in Prince George's County • Maryland primary races heat up as Election Day nears • Police ask for public's help in Damascus apartment complex shooting • Mom gets 50 years for attempted murder of teen daughter in Seat Pleasant • Emma's Torch Cafe serves hope and opportunity in Silver Spring with culinary training for refugees WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • Woman dies after late-night Capitol Heights shooting • Maryland delegate, union leader involved in fight at Montgomery Co. early voting site • Juneteenth event highlights discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at Bowie church • Fire officials warn fireworks laws vary widely across the DC region • Maryland governor celebrates Juneteenth in historically-Black Montgomery County community • Unaffiliated Maryland voters air grievances on eve of primary they’re excluded from • As soccer fans contend with sky-high World Cup ticket prices, 1 Md. resident bucks the trend • Cargo ship’s chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Man connected to deadly hit-and-run arrested while trying to leave the county, police say • Concerns grow as blue coating peels off Reflecting Pool • Why is a giant tarp still hanging at the Kennedy Center? • Armed carjacking turns into police chase ending in Prince George's County • Driver charged with DUI in deadly crash with pedestrian in Linconia • Pedestrian killed in Merrifield crash identified • Victim identified in fatal pedestrian crash at Seven Corners • Fairfax prosecutor clears officer who fired during fast-moving crisis involving armed man WTOP DC News (Read more) • National Mall becomes World Cup watch party for Team USA fans • ‘There’s a lot yet to do’ on domestic violence in DC, US attorney says • Fire officials warn fireworks laws vary widely across the DC region • Dupont Circle closed during Capital Pride parade and festival by National Park Service • National Park Service fences off Dupont Circle ahead of major Pride celebrations • ‘Leave the fireworks to the professionals,’ say DC area fire chiefs • This DC bar owner will pay your tab if the US soccer team wins big again • Capital Pride weekend isn’t just a celebration — it’s also big bucks
