Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Friday, October 16 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • 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 • Driver hospitalized after crashing through fence in Manassas neighborhood • Images of suspected blood stains shown to jurors at Naresh Bhatt murder trial • Some Washington Post printing facility employees to be laid off as operation moves from Springfield to Dulles WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • 10 roads, 3 districts, 20 mph: Fairfax County hard-launches road safety pilot • Multiday pause on Amtrak, VRE service between DC and Virginia begins Friday • How many Flock cameras are being used in Loudoun County? Board considers study • Plans unveiled for Confederate memorial that will be returned to Arlington National Cemetery • Friday Freebies: The Big Build and Planet Word’s Anniversary • Former bandmate performs in Virginia on Chuck Berry’s 100th birthday • Virginia US Sen. Mark Warner seeks final term in race against military veteran Bert Mizusawa • Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • 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 • Burroughs defends support for Joan’s House amid questions over nonprofit funding WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • 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 • U.Md. students want an alum back for graduation. A pretty, pretty, pretty good one. • Montgomery Co. high school moves mirrors outside bathrooms to discourage students from congregating • University of Maryland students storm president’s speech to protest racist image shared by club tennis team • Maryland governor orders review of campus sexual assault policies following Cornell case • Updated program gets more money returned to more Marylanders, faster WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Lexington Park couple convicted of first-degree murder in driveway shooting • Police identify Silver Spring pedestrian killed in fatal Randolph Road crash • DC mom pleads guilty to perjury after she lied to protect the man who beat her 2-year-old son to death • DC police launch e-bike, e-scooter safety outreach • Fairfax County is rolling out lower speed limits on these streets • Amtrak construction canceling commutes for riders south of DC • ‘Operation Human Elevator’ | DC teacher says coworkers carried her during outages • Slow down and pay attention: Rockville community holds walk to raise awareness about pedestrian safety WTOP DC News (Read more) • White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after a rocky start • Severe thunderstorms could develop in DC area Friday • Multiday pause on Amtrak, VRE service between DC and Virginia begins Friday • Trump increased investments in drugmakers that benefited from Medicare exemptions, Democrats say • The Carpenters’ Songbook at National Theatre in DC celebrates popular ‘70s duo’s beloved music • Friday Freebies: The Big Build and Planet Word’s Anniversary • Howard Homecoming, Turkish Festival bring weekend road closures in DC • Can the power grid keep up? Emergency order highlights long-term concerns
