Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Thursday, June 18 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Woman airlifted to hospital after being struck by driver in Prince William County • More than 180 E-bike complaints prompt new safety initiative in Loudoun County • Governor Spanberger signs laws protecting contraception access • Through snow and school days, Canterbury Woods student earns top safety honor • Search for Towson University student who went missing while swimming in the Potomac ends in tragedy • Spanberger, Virginia lawmakers announce compromise to launch recreational marijuana sales in 2027 • Crews continue search for missing swimmer in Potomac River • DACA recipients express concerns over renewal process delays WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • 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 • Fairfax Co. 6th grader honored as AAA Safety Patroller of the Year • DOJ challenges Virginia laws restricting officer face coverings, ICE agreements • Agrivoltaics could help Va. farmers stay in business, power electric grid • ‘It just makes you slow down’: A lifestyle pivot created Gardening Gays Farm WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Former employee arrested for assaulting staff members, resulting in a school lockdown • Maryland Voter Guide: 2026 primary election • Rabid raccoon caught in Anne Arundel County • Man charged in assault, kidnapping of Lyft driver in Silver Spring • Maryland's 5th District race sees candidates clashing over outside spending claims • Driver returns to scene after striking cyclist in Montgomery County • Prince George’s County, Maryland Parks clash in court over $39 million budget dispute • Police search for more victims after Fenote Training Academy instructor is charged with rape WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • Maryland housing inventory down, prices up, report says • A money dispute between Prince George’s County and Park and Planning Commission goes before a judge • Juneteenth 2026: Your guide to celebrating in the DC area • Things to do in the DC area: Fête de la Musique, Japanese Wagyu Week … and more! • Candidates pursuing retiring Md. Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat in Congress weigh in on issues • Delay, ban or welcome data centers: Montgomery County Council hears from residents • Body of missing swimmer identified after body recovered in Potomac near Great Falls • USDA approves disaster declaration for Maryland farms over late spring freeze WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • WMATA announces summer service updates for bus and rail • Former employee arrested for assaulting staff members, resulting in a school lockdown • Maryland Voter Guide: 2026 primary election • Juneteenth celebrations coming to DC | Here's where you can NOT park your car • DC primary: Kenyan McDuffie concedes to Janeese Lewis George in mayor's race | LIVE UPDATES • 5 rescued from boat fire at DC's Hains Point • Rabid raccoon caught in Anne Arundel County • Man charged in assault, kidnapping of Lyft driver in Silver Spring WTOP DC News (Read more) • DC primary election results: Lewis George to win mayor’s race after McDuffie concedes, Robert White wins in delegate race • What early DC primary results say about a possible progressive shift • Juneteenth 2026: Your guide to celebrating in the DC area • Parking restrictions, street closures to impact drivers during Juneteenth Parade and Capital Pride Block Party, festival • Things to do in the DC area: Fête de la Musique, Japanese Wagyu Week … and more! • E-bike crash leaves man dead in Southeast DC, police say • ‘Dirt bags selling drugs’: Pirro blasts suspects in DC crack operation • Chair of DC elections gives update on tabulating ranked choice votes
