Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Thursday, April 30 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) • Inside New Kitchens on the Block, DC’s first taste of soon-to-open restaurants • Inspired by her son, this Northern Va. mom became an enhanced autism teacher • Man convicted of aiding IS group, but jury deadlocks on alleged role in deadly Kabul airport bombing • Heavy rain, possible storms could make for a wet Wednesday in DC area • Three years after fire, historic church set to reopen in Arlington Co. • Prince William Co. school dance team introduces students to new cultures • Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing • Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution 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) • Frost puts a chill on the spring and summer selling season for farmers in Maryland • Inside New Kitchens on the Block, DC’s first taste of soon-to-open restaurants • There’s a push to permanently put police in every Montgomery Co. high school • From Greenbelt to Titan, NASA’s Dragonfly mission to seek answers on how life begins • Prince George’s Co. school program uses outside help to keep more kids in class • DC woman found dead in Prince George’s Co. park, $25k reward offered for information • Work to begin on new school rating system to replace Maryland’s current ‘star’ system • 1 shot, 1 in custody after fight in Montgomery Co. high school’s parking lot WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Fire engulfs boat in Southwest DC • 'I just heard pop, pop, pop!' | DC Police say bullets hit a 5-year-old boy in both legs • DC mayoral candidates Janeese Lewis George, Kenyan McDuffie debate for the first time on WUSA9 • 'It's irresponsible' | Newly appointed Kennedy Center executive director defends closing the venue for two years for repairs • 5-year-old boy, teen wounded in pair of DC shootings that left 5 hurt • DC eyes smarter trash cans to tackle overflowing bins and rats • 70-year-old 3-time convict sentenced for fentanyl, coke ring in DC area • She wanted a Mahjong group. So she created one — now it fills a DC library WTOP DC News (Read more) • Inside New Kitchens on the Block, DC’s first taste of soon-to-open restaurants • How to find Isaac Newton’s apple tree in DC • Advocates push back on DC mayor’s plan to cut childcare pay program • Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George go toe to toe in Ward 7 mayoral debate • Should DC lump its statehood effort with Puerto Rico’s? • Heavy rain, possible storms could make for a wet Wednesday in DC area • Selfie shows armed shooting suspect in hotel room before attack at White House Correspondents’ dinner • How a Wish kid used his moment to unite his family
