Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Saturday, July 4 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Virginia woman left child alone in car for nearly an hour in 95 degree heat, police say • Northern Virginia prepares for July 4 with Reston festivities, Alexandria celebrations and top fireworks viewing spots • LIST: Extreme heat leads to closures and event cancellations • 'I pray he never sees the light of day' | Virginia sentenced to life for killing two women, one of whom was pregnant • Loudoun County urges action to reroute data center power lines away from Ashburn homes before July deadline • Virginia becomes first state to launch statewide court-ordered speed-limiting technology for dangerous drivers • Fairfax County family faces costly recovery more than a week after severe storm damages home • DOJ sues Virginia over assault weapons ban, seeks to block enforcement WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Virginia mother charged after daughter, 8, left in hot car • July Fourth brings more oppressive heat, severe storm potential • Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups • McLean neighborhood marks America’s 250th with 507 flags • Elkridge facility offers new alternative to burial and cremation • Fourth of July DC-area celebrations away from the National Mall • Could an Arlington aerial gondola solve Northern Virginia’s traffic woes? • Digital Gateway data center project dies after final developer withdraws appeal WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Two charged with murder in death of Frederick woman • Boil water advisory for Prince George's County lifted | Next steps you need to take • Missing 16-year-old found dead after swimming in Potomac River • 'Patriotism can't be hijacked': MD Gov. Wes Moore pushes back on Trump with Fourth of July national address • 88-year-old Rockville woman hospitalized after thermostat issues during heatwave • Expert explains dangers of swimming in Great Falls portion of the Potomac River • Red Line Shutdown: What commuters need to know for Summer 2026 • Boil water advisory for WSSC Water customers in Accokeek and Clinton WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • Boil water advisory lifted for parts of southern Prince George’s County • Missing 16-year-old found dead in Potomac River • July Fourth brings more oppressive heat, severe storm potential • With this scorching weather, how much water should you really be drinking? • Short film highlights Black women preserving history of ancestors who contributed to the American Revolution • Portion of I-97 in Anne Arundel Co. buckles under extreme heat • Elkridge facility offers new alternative to burial and cremation • Fourth of July DC-area celebrations away from the National Mall WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Code Purple Air Quality forecast for DC and Northern Virginia over holiday weekend • Two charged with murder in death of Frederick woman • Headed out on the Potomac River to watch the fireworks on a boat? Here's where you can and can't go • CANCELED | America's Independence Day parade called off over extreme heat • Boil water advisory for Prince George's County lifted | Next steps you need to take • Missing 16-year-old found dead after swimming in Potomac River • Heat prompting temporary shutdowns, delays at DC July 4 events • 'Patriotism can't be hijacked': MD Gov. Wes Moore pushes back on Trump with Fourth of July national address WTOP DC News (Read more) • July Fourth brings more oppressive heat, severe storm potential • Here’s the latest timeline of events on the National Mall for July Fourth • Mubadala DC Open ‘about 97% sold out’ as player field announced, Ein says • Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates 250 with full slate of free July Fourth events • Smoke from fireworks adds a July Fourth health challenge for these groups • ‘A Capitol Fourth’ concert kicks off America’s 250th anniversary • America’s Independence Day Parade canceled due to extreme heat conditions • Blistering heat delays start of Great American State Fair on Saturday
