Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Thursday, April 23 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) • Suspect riding scooter accused of sexually assaulting 4 women in Woodbridge • Democrats win in Virginia but it won’t be the final say in a national redistricting competition • Redistricting battle will continue in Virginia Supreme Court • Air quality improving, but ozone smog still at unhealthy levels in DC region, American Lung Association says • Prince William supervisors vote to restore full funding to county schools • Spanberger cheers on Va. redistricting win as Republicans press courts to strike down planned maps • Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress • Sandy Marks claims victory in Alexandria City Council election 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) • Children’s National Hospital unveils second mobile medical unit to expand care for kids • Metro board to vote on plan to fully automate Red Line • After stolen cars from DC ended up in Africa, 6 charged in vehicle-theft ring • Chevy Chase archaeological researcher, YouTuber facing 9 second-degree rape charges • Air quality improving, but ozone smog still at unhealthy levels in DC region, American Lung Association says • It’s not a sin tax — but some Prince George’s Co. businesses will have to pay new fees if they want to stay open • ‘Setting an example’: Montgomery Co. Council bans private immigration detention centers • ‘It’s night and day’: Silver Spring crime reduction touted by police WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • WUSA9 Exclusive: Family remembers victim in NW DC shooting as a devoted, loving mother • 11 injured after WMATA work vehicle hits Metro train • Inside the Trump-Kennedy Center: leaders show damage • Ben's Chili Bowl is redoing its iconic mural and is asking for public input • 2-year-old boy found safe after mother was shot to death in Northwest DC • Man who pointed gun at cops was wearing bulletproof vest, DC Police say • WUSA9 to broadcast DC Democratic mayoral primary debate with Ward 7 Democrats on April 29 • How to watch DC Democratic primary debate on WUSA9 WTOP DC News (Read more) • Where to find DC’s original tribute to George Washington • Howard University students help 4th and 5th graders trade bookbags for white coats • Children’s National Hospital unveils second mobile medical unit to expand care for kids • Metro board to vote on plan to fully automate Red Line • National Zoo’s baby elephant calf makes her public debut • Ben’s Chili Bowl asks DC for help on new mural • Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation • 11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station
