Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Wednesday, May 27 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) • Tysons to Manhattan without an airport? This plane could do it • From Jet Li films to festival stages — a Fairfax lion dance team’s unlikely start • Virginia high school student pushes for new legislation to make SAT exam accessible • 2-year-old girl dies after Oakton crash that killed 2 adults, injured young boy • Recent rain may have eased DC region’s severe drought • Arlington police officer dies after battle with cancer related to 9/11 recovery • Man killed in Seven Corners hit-and-run, police search for silver sedan • Virginia eyes toll revenue for transit as express lane debate grows 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) • Md. county sheriffs file lawsuit challenging Community Trust Act • Gov. Moore passes 2 immigration bills into law without his signature • A graduate’s journey from Kabul to Maryland highlights new beginnings • Recent rain may have eased DC region’s severe drought • Baltimore track teammates shocked after man was killed in gunfight with Secret Service • Plants native to DC-area could offer greener alternative to water-hungry lawns • DC-area malls grapple with closures of former ‘anchors’ • Montgomery Co. parent urges school board to halt proposed 430 staff cuts WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • ’90s stars Vanilla Ice, C+C Music Factory, Milli Vanilli coming to National Mall for America’s 250th • Baby porcupine born at National Zoo • DC teens, parents share ideas to address violence in town hall • Construction of 'UFC Freedom 250' arena begins on White House south lawn • Federal workers could soon have to sign NDAs • What does DC delegate to Congress do? • How to get your first look at the new museum under the Lincoln Memorial • WMATA fare enforcement policy raises safety concerns among bus drivers’ union WTOP DC News (Read more) • Tysons to Manhattan without an airport? This plane could do it • Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes • Chef José Andrés’ cookbook is a love letter to his Spanish roots • ‘You cannot unbird yourself’: Black Birders Week and the appeal of the outdoors for all • FIFA World Cup Fan Zone to take place in DC’s National Mall • A graduate’s journey from Kabul to Maryland highlights new beginnings • Recent rain may have eased DC region’s severe drought • Mayoral candidate demands DC Council reinstate permanent youth curfew