Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Wednesday, July 1 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Driver in deadly I-95 bus crash pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter • Gaithersburg man arrested for gold bar scam targeting seniors in northern Virginia • Ashburn family loses fight to stop 185-foot data center power lines cutting through backyard • Driver in deadly I-95 bus crash in court for arraignment • 'It's agonizing to see her on life support' | Fairfax County woman seeks justice after her mom was struck by a driver in Annandale • After losing her job, an Arlington woman began leaving free art for strangers. Now, it's spreading joy. • How to grab a $1,000 bottle of bourbon whiskey from George Washington's reconstructed distillery • These Arlington speed cameras will stay on during summer school WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026 • From an 8-by-8 office to Top Workplaces: NR Labs’ culture stands out • Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027 • Vienna police warn parents about e-bikes modifications kids are making • New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders • Where to party on July Fourth for America’s 250th birthday • Fairfax Co. NAACP calls for more urgency in school handling of discrimination complaints • New laws go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC on July 1 WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Girl struck, killed by dump truck in Ellicott City • Customs officers save choking toddler at BWI • Driver killed in Rosaryville single-car crash • US Marshals offer $10,000 reward for info leading to 2020 homicide arrest • New vending machines provide free overdose-reversal medicine in Howard County • 13 dogs at risk of euthanasia in Prince George's County animal shelter • Egg production companies secretly colluded for years to keep prices as high as possible, Maryland attorney general says • 18-year-old charged with murder during carjacking at Gaithersburg home WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • USAF Thunderbirds prepare for spectacular sky show ahead of America’s big birthday • What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026 • Montgomery County prepares for dangerous heat ahead of Fourth of July • New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders • New laws go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC on July 1 • Jawando, Wells set for Montgomery County executive race in November • What becomes of Prince George’s County’s budget after a judge’s ruling about money transfer? • 20 Fourth of July DC-area celebrations away from the National Mall WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Driver in deadly I-95 bus crash pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter • Popular DC nightclub to pay $243K for violating workers' rights • Gaithersburg man arrested for gold bar scam targeting seniors in northern Virginia • Off-duty DC police officer charged for assaulting man inside Cold Stone Creamery • MAP: Find cooling centers near you in DC • Girl struck, killed by dump truck in Ellicott City • Bowie jewelry store smash-and-grab caught on camera • Where to watch fireworks other than the National Mall on Fourth of July WTOP DC News (Read more) • USAF Thunderbirds prepare for spectacular sky show ahead of America’s big birthday • What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026 • New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders • DC sports fans have a chance to showcase their favorite memorabilia in new exhibit • 8 pit bull puppies stolen in Southeast DC home burglary, police say • 2026 RAMMYS celebrate excellence in DC area’s restaurant scene • Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits • Where to party on July Fourth for America’s 250th birthday
