Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Sunday, October 18 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • 5-year-old hops the fence during recess; teachers charged • Alexandria Police hold safety and security training ahead of election day • Gov. Spanberger clears way for dyed diesel on Virginia roads to help farmers • Amtrak construction canceling commutes for riders south of DC • Suspected blood stain found under carpet in Naresh Bhatt's bedroom, investigator says • New video shows Naresh Bhatt shopping for knives day after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last heard from • Fredericksburg Police announce arrest of walking trail rapist • Fairfax County school district sees enrollment decline WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Man struck and killed on Route 28 in Chantilly • ‘The Constitution still matters to all of us’: Why Vietnam veterans joined ‘No Kings’ protests • Final plans for 250-foot triumphal arch omit Trump’s idea for military complex • Five Guys goes Hollywood with new series on Prime Video • Do you know this feline? ‘Sociable’ cat tests positive for rabies in Prince William County • Two Occoquan Elementary employees charged after 5-year-old boy climbs fence, runs across Old Bridge Road • DC-area United Bank focusing on Palm Beach, Atlanta expansion in 2027 • Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Will a Post-Debate Outburst Unseat longtime MD GOP Rep. Andy Harris? • Lexington Park couple convicted of first-degree murder in driveway shooting • Police identify Silver Spring pedestrian killed in fatal Randolph Road crash • 'My family is living in anguish' | Sister of woman found dead in car in Langley Park speaks out • Eastern Shore voters weigh in after tense debate confrontation involving Rep. Andy Harris • UMD club tennis team makes donation to National Museum of African American History & Culture amid controversy • Rep. Andy Harris faces criticism over confrontation with UMD student journalist • 13-year-old girl hit by driver in Gaithersburg WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • WSSC Water prepares for winter water main breaks as temperatures drop • Montgomery County Public Schools wants feedback from community on new calendar • DC-area United Bank focusing on Palm Beach, Atlanta expansion in 2027 • This tiny home is a big deal for some Prince George’s Co. students — and it’s for sale • New name, bigger recipe for success at Maryland bakery training adults with disabilities • Severe thunderstorms could develop in DC area Friday • Montgomery Co. schools see largest enrollment drop since 2021 • Friday Freebies: The Big Build and Planet Word’s Anniversary WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • 5 injured, 1 killed in 2 shootings in Northwest DC overnight • ‘House on Pumpkin Hill’ brings Halloween to Pimmit Hills in Fairfax County • DC police investigate shooting involving large group of minors in Dupont Circle • Jeanine Pirro criticizes probation sentence in Titus Mayo case after acquittals on assault charges • 5-year-old hops the fence during recess; teachers charged • Alexandria Police hold safety and security training ahead of election day • 22-year-old man gets 30 months behind bars for Benning Market shooting • Gov. Spanberger clears way for dyed diesel on Virginia roads to help farmers WTOP DC News (Read more) • 4 injured in shootings near Howard University during homecoming weekend • Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations • WSSC Water prepares for winter water main breaks as temperatures drop • No Kings rallies across US urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms • ‘Leaders have to take note’: Residents turn out for ‘No Kings’ rallies across DC region • Justice Department asks judge to step aside in East Potomac Golf Links lawsuit • Death of missing DC man ruled homicide months after remains found • DC looks at menu of possible tax increases in tight budget year
