Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Wednesday, April 29 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) • Thunderstorms, rain make their way to DC area • Prince William Co. school dance team introduces students to new cultures • Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing • Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution • Cerina and Justin Fairfax tragedy underscores new Va. laws that could help prevent similar violence • Police seize drugs, gun in Fairfax County motel raid • Is AI changing the job market for new college grads? • Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats 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) • Kanaiyah’s Law and other Md. bills protecting foster kids among 200 bills signed into law • Thunderstorms, rain make their way to DC area • Conspiracy theories on correspondents’ dinner shooting are a symptom of something bigger and worse • Greenbelt launches program to help quickly find missing loved ones • Maryland to ‘off ramp’ Key Bridge contractor as work continues • Howard County kicks off Ellicott City flood tunnel construction this summer • Montgomery County gets $6M in grants for ‘Grow Your Own’ teacher hiring plan • Maryland Supreme Court: State cannot publicize those unindicted for child sex abuse by clergy WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Pair of DC shootings leaves 5 hurt, including a child • DC grassroots effort aims to reduce mosquito population without the use of pesticides • How to watch the first Democratic DC mayoral primary debate • Attorney for POTUS argues adding his name to the Kennedy Center is an acknowledgment, not a memorial • U.S House demands all records from investigation into manipulated DC crime data • 9th Street Tunnel lanes fully reopened after bus fire • She wanted a Mahjong group. So she created one — now it fills a DC library • Suspect trying to escape arrest hit by vehicle on DC-295, Park Police say WTOP DC News (Read more) • Thunderstorms, rain make their way to DC area • Conspiracy theories on correspondents’ dinner shooting are a symptom of something bigger and worse • How is DC’s tree population? One local nonprofit has the answer • 2 men, 5-year-old boy shot in Northwest DC • Judge questions Trump’s plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years • Dupont Circle small businesses seek financial help amid city construction project • PHOTOS: King Charles III visits the United States 2026 • Girls’ flag football earns championship status in DC
