Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Friday, May 29 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) • Route 1 in Fairfax County sees spike in pedestrian, cyclist crashes, safety group says • 5 dead, dozens injured in crash on I-95 southbound in Stafford Co. • Pregnant woman from Ghana and son held at Dulles for 9 days, ACLU says • Arlington Catholic priest on leave, after allegation of sexual misconduct with minors • The way Metro is going after bus fare evaders may be a nationwide first • Things to do in the DC area: Project GLOW, Petworth PorchFest … and more! • DMV Foodie Guide: Collab dinners and other delicious events in June • To prep kids for workforce, Loudoun Co. school turns classroom into restaurant 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 Co.’s summer pitch to teens: fun and jobs • Free grocery store opens inside Prince George’s Co. library • Bases-loaded walk lifts the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Orioles • Rare plant discovered in Maryland added to state endangered list • Massive new studio aims to bring Hollywood to Prince George’s Co. • The way Metro is going after bus fare evaders may be a nationwide first • Md. governor, farmers, ask feds for disaster declaration after late-season freeze • Maryland governor calls for ‘Safe Summer Strategy’ for young people, aims to reduce teen takeovers WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Students for Trump co-founder accused of attacking, threatening woman with lamp, vacuum cleaner • Freedom 250 music artists pull out, citing event partisanship • U Street Corridor Juvenile curfew zones starting at 8 p.m. • Car slams into outdoor seating at Service Bar, 2 hurt • DC arborist teaches students importance of outdoor careers while cleaning up abandoned home • Five dogs, six cats, and a turtle rescued from Northeast home • 'Fares Pay for Service' | Why you may hear MetroBus drivers talking about fares more • $465 million Union Station grant announced as Columbus Circle Fountain reopens WTOP DC News (Read more) • Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee • Go-Go band UCB: From mom’s basement to Lizzo’s album • Chinatown mural aims to spotlight Chinese American contributions, history of exclusion • A 185‑year‑old diary is the center of the Anacostia Community Museum’s new exhibit • DC Water proposed rate hike met with collective shrug • Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts • $466 million in improvements coming to Union Station • Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
