Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Friday, August 7 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Virginia announces tax-free weekend dates • Dengue virus reported in northern Virginia. Here's what to know. • Virginia requires data centers to pay for their own power lines • 13-year-old arrested after allegedly shooting family member during argument • Heroes | High School golf tryout turns into life-saving rescue for Virginia teens • Tesla test drive crash leads to $10M lawsuit • Virginia Voter Guide: 2026 Primary • Winning Powerball tickets sold in Maryland, Virginia WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Virginia Gov. Spanberger takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger • Friday Freebies: Potbelly, photos and birthday treats • High? Relaxxxxx. Virginia launches playful push against cannabis-impaired driving • Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached • SCC orders Dominion to develop tariff to assign more transmission costs to data centers • Virginia primary sets stage for competitive midterm elections • Virginia shoppers set to save as sales tax holiday returns this weekend • Former Virginia Gov. Youngkin launches new conservative policy group WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Unscheduled mosquito control in Prince George's County • Man fatally shot in Landover, police say • Howard University students move in while hundreds remain unenrolled • 150,000 gallons of sewage overflow into Swan Creek • Second rabid beaver confirmed at Cunningham Falls State Park • Heat-related deaths up 47% in Maryland since last summer: Half died indoors • No decision on insanity plea in Catherine Hoggle case • Saving the Preakness: Gov. Moore answers Churchill Downs snub with major date change WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • Montgomery County faces legal challenges over gun law, including one from synagogue • 2nd beaver tests positive for rabies in Maryland state park • Ocean City signs auction lets beach lovers bring home a piece of history • ‘Tragic and painful loss’: Virginia man fatally struck by 13-year-old in stolen car was a father of 5 • Another delay in case of Maryland mother accused of murdering her children • Friday Freebies: Potbelly, photos and birthday treats • 13-year-old boy was driving stolen car in Germantown crash that killed Virginia father of 5 • Md. measles cases part of Montgomery Co. push to vaccinate children before school starts WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Wizards tip off the school year with backpacks, haircuts and family fun across the DMV • Unscheduled mosquito control in Prince George's County • Man fatally shot in Landover, police say • Owner of District Logistics admits to stealing $1.3 million in COVID relief funds • Howard University students move in while hundreds remain unenrolled • Reflecting Pool case thrown out | Ex-Olympian accused of damage has case dismissed • 150,000 gallons of sewage overflow into Swan Creek • Second rabid beaver confirmed at Cunningham Falls State Park WTOP DC News (Read more) • DC road closures, parking restrictions in effect for Freedom 250 Grand Prix • Friday Freebies: Potbelly, photos and birthday treats • How DC is helping rising 6th and 9th graders adjust to their new schools • Local chefs work to bring the DC area together, one pop-up at a time • A foie gras ban will be on the DC ballot in November • Trump’s IndyCar race: Doing 200 in a 25 mph zone with manhole cover-displacing torque • How to help your children reset their sleep schedules for the new school year • No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized
