Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Wednesday, April 22 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) • Spanberger cheers on Va. redistricting win as Republicans press courts to strike down planned maps • Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress • Sandy Marks claims victory in Alexandria City Council election • Virginia voters approve Democrats’ redistricting plan amid nationwide battle over gerrymandering • Prince William County teen EMT honored for community service in Congressional Records • Fairfax High student sentenced to prison for groping girls • Virginians head to polls to decide fate of proposed new congressional districts • Former stepfather had ‘motive to kill’ teenager last seen in Spotsylvania County in 2015, prosecutors say 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) • Prince George’s Co. will charge new fees — but only on certain types of businesses • ‘Setting an example’: Montgomery Co. Council bans private immigration detention centers • ‘It’s night and day’: Silver Spring crime reduction touted by police • Churchill Downs Inc. buys Preakness intellectual property for $85 million • Maryland to hire over 50 teacher coaches to support state’s teachers • AI is helping these Terps create a biodegradable plastic cling wrap • Justice Department, Maryland Dept. of Environment file suits against DC Water over Potomac sewage spill • Montgomery County boosts funding for hate crime prevention WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • WUSA9 to host DC Democratic mayoral primary debate with Ward 7 Democrats on April 29 • How to watch DC Democratic primary debate hosted by WUSA9 • Eleven injured after WMATA work vehicle hits Metro train • DC Police investigate triple shooting in Southeast • Woman killed in Park View shooting • DC Council passes permanent youth curfew on first vote, sets second vote • WATCH: Police release new video of dirt biker accused of hitting children and leaving • D.C. police seek two puppies stolen from home in Southeast WTOP DC News (Read more) • 11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station • DC judge puts the brakes on removing 15th Street bike lanes • DC Council gives initial green light to a permanent youth curfew, delays vote on emergency measure • Mystics, Monumental Sports bring a different kind of support to DC girls • Democratic candidates for DC mayor square-off on high utility bills • How to enjoy DC’s newest VR gaming experience • $9M coming to DC residents who used Ticketmaster in last decade • MedStar team runs 170 miles across Maryland and DC promoting ‘movement’
